Member of County Assembly

Roles and responsibilities

• Maintains close contact with the electorate and consults them
• Presents views, opinions and proposals of the electorate
• Attends county assembly and committee sessions
• Links the county assembly and electorate on public service delivery
• Contributes professional or specialized knowledge to matters before the assembly

Qualifications overview

• Kenyan citizen for at least ten years before the election
• Registered voter
• Nominated by a political party or an independent candidate
• Must meet applicable moral, ethical and legal requirements

Constitution references: Articles 176–177, 185