Universal suffrage: an analysis of the Kenyan law
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2010-06
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Kampala International University.College of Law
Abstract
The study begins \\ith a broad study oi'thc la,,s that put in place the electoral process in
Kenya.
Many countries arc introducing changes in their electoral procedures laws to keep pace
\I ith the ,·arious political. social and economic changes taking place. l'iections arc
necessary in Kenya and most African countries i(H" the cxcrcisc of tlH.~ right to universal
suffrage, and therefore there is need for proper rules that go,crn ckction processes.
The law has been one of the various essential methods of ensuring that every Kenyan has
the right to vote. and also ensuring there is law and order bclcire. during and a[\er
elections. and its change to co-exist with the dc,elopl])ent oi" the country and its people is
important.
l intend to look at these laws in Kenya and the changes that have taken place to ensure
success in the democracy sector.
Apart from the hm. I will briclly look at other factors that have enabled successful
electoral processes and thereby bringing about democracy ,, ith a special relcrcncc to
Kenya.
The actual research will be conducted in consultation with the Interim lndcpendcnt
Electoral Commission of Kenya and the lll\~s in Kenya and a view from a picked
population o/' Kenyans.
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Research paper submitted to the Faculty of Law, Kampala International University, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree in bachelor of Law
Keywords
Universal, Suffrage, Kenyan, Law