Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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(3) The proceedings of either House are not invalid just because
(a) a vacancy in its membership; or
(b) the presence or participation of any person not entitled to
be present at, or to participate in, the proceedings of the
House.
(4) When a House of Parliament considers any appointment
for which its approval is required under this Constitution or an Act of
Parliament––
(a) the appointment shall be considered by a committee of the
relevant House;
(b) the committee’s recommendation shall be tabled in the
House for approval; and
(c) the proceedings of the committee and the House shall be
open to the public.
125. (1) Either House of Parliament, and any of its committees, Power to call for
has power to summon any person to appear before it for the purpose of evidence.
giving evidence or providing information.
(2) For the purposes of clause (1), a House of Parliament and any
of its committees has the same powers as the High Court—
(a) to enforce the attendance of witnesses and examine them
on oath, affirmation or otherwise;
(b) to compel the production of documents; and
(c) to issue a commission or request to examine witnesses
abroad.
Part 6—Miscellaneous
126. (1) A sitting of either House may be held at any place within Location of sittings
of Parliament.
Kenya and may commence at any time that the House appoints.
(2) Whenever a new House is elected, the President, by notice in
the Gazette, shall appoint the place and date for the first sitting of the new
House, which shall be not more than thirty days after the election.
127. (1) There is established the Parliamentary Service Parliamentary
Service Commission.
Commission.