LAW-F26-CONST-01 (CONSTITUTIONAL LAW) EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2026/2027 Q&A
1. Which article of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 explicitly establishes
the supremacy of the Constitution?
A. Article 1
B. Article 2
C. Article 3
D. Article 4
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Article 2(1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 explicitly
states that "This Constitution is the supreme law of the Republic and
binds all persons and all State organs at both levels of government."
Article 1 deals with sovereignty of the people, Article 3 with
obedience to the Constitution, and Article 4 with the Bill of Rights.
2. In the case of Speaker of the Senate v Attorney-General, what
constitutional principle was reaffirmed regarding constitutional
supremacy?
A. Parliament can amend any part of the Constitution without
restrictions
B. State organs must operate within constitutional limits
C. The Judiciary has no power to review parliamentary decisions
D. Devolution can be abolished by Executive decree
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Speaker of the Senate v AG case reinforced that
constitutional supremacy means all state organs must operate
within constitutional limits and no organ can exceed its
constitutional authority. This contradicts options A, C, and D which
suggest unlimited powers.
,3. Which of the following rights under the Constitution of Kenya 2010 is
ABSOLUTELY non-limitable even during a state of emergency?
A. Right to fair trial
B. Right to privacy
C. Freedom of expression
D. Right to education
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Article 25 explicitly lists rights that shall not be
limited, including "the right to a fair trial" (Article 25(c)). Privacy,
freedom of expression, and education can be limited under Article 24
during emergencies with proper justification.
4. The doctrine of separation of powers in Kenya's Constitution is
primarily entrenched through which articles?
A. Articles 1-10
B. Articles 93-96 (Legislature), 129-155 (Executive), 159-173
(Judiciary)
C. Articles 200-210
D. Articles 240-250
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: As confirmed in constitutional law sample Q&A, the
separation of powers is entrenched through Articles 93-96 for the
Legislature, Articles 129-155 for the Executive, and Articles 159-173
for the Judiciary, creating distinct state organs.
5. What is the quorum requirement for the National Assembly according
to the Constitution of Kenya 2010?
A. 30 members
B. 50 members
C. 75 members
D. 100 members
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Constitution explicitly states that the quorum of
Parliament shall be "fifty members, in the case of the National
, Assembly" and fifteen members for the Senate, as found in the
constitutional text.
6. Which chapter of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 establishes the Bill
of Rights?
A. Chapter One
B. Chapter Two
C. Chapter Four
D. Chapter Five
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Chapter Four of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
contains the Bill of Rights (Articles 19-59), establishing fundamental
freedoms and rights. Chapter One covers sovereignty, Chapter Two
covers the Republic, and Chapter Five covers land and natural
resources.
7. In Mumo Matemu v Trusted Society, what judicial role was
demonstrated regarding the Bill of Rights?
A. Courts cannot grant injunctions in rights cases
B. The Judiciary protects rights by interpreting and enforcing Articles
22 and 23
C. Parliament has exclusive authority over rights interpretation
D. The Executive can override court decisions on rights
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Mumo Matemu v Trusted Society case
demonstrated that the Judiciary protects rights by interpreting and
enforcing the Bill of Rights under Articles 22 and 23, with courts
able to grant declarations, injunctions, and compensation.
8. What are the objects of devolution of government under Article 174 of
Kenya's Constitution?
, A. To concentrate power at the national level
B. To promote democratic and accountable exercise of power among
nine specific objectives
C. To eliminate county governments
D. To reduce service delivery to citizens
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Article 174 outlines nine objects of devolution
including: promoting democratic/accountable power, fostering
national unity through diversity, giving self-governance powers,
recognizing community rights, protecting minorities, promoting
social/economic development, equitable resource sharing,
decentralizing state organs, and enhancing checks and balances.
9. Which article establishes the sovereignty of the people in Kenya's
Constitution?
A. Article 1
B. Article 2
C. Article 3
D. Article 5
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Article 1 explicitly establishes "Sovereignty of the
People," stating that all state power derives from the people of
Kenya. Article 2 covers supremacy, Article 3 covers obedience, and
Article 5 covers territory.
10. What is the maximum percentage of members from the same
gender in elective public bodies under Kenya's electoral system
principles?
A. 50%
B. 60%
C. Two-thirds (66.7%)
D. 75%
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The electoral system principles explicitly state that
COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2026/2027 Q&A
1. Which article of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 explicitly establishes
the supremacy of the Constitution?
A. Article 1
B. Article 2
C. Article 3
D. Article 4
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Article 2(1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 explicitly
states that "This Constitution is the supreme law of the Republic and
binds all persons and all State organs at both levels of government."
Article 1 deals with sovereignty of the people, Article 3 with
obedience to the Constitution, and Article 4 with the Bill of Rights.
2. In the case of Speaker of the Senate v Attorney-General, what
constitutional principle was reaffirmed regarding constitutional
supremacy?
A. Parliament can amend any part of the Constitution without
restrictions
B. State organs must operate within constitutional limits
C. The Judiciary has no power to review parliamentary decisions
D. Devolution can be abolished by Executive decree
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Speaker of the Senate v AG case reinforced that
constitutional supremacy means all state organs must operate
within constitutional limits and no organ can exceed its
constitutional authority. This contradicts options A, C, and D which
suggest unlimited powers.
,3. Which of the following rights under the Constitution of Kenya 2010 is
ABSOLUTELY non-limitable even during a state of emergency?
A. Right to fair trial
B. Right to privacy
C. Freedom of expression
D. Right to education
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Article 25 explicitly lists rights that shall not be
limited, including "the right to a fair trial" (Article 25(c)). Privacy,
freedom of expression, and education can be limited under Article 24
during emergencies with proper justification.
4. The doctrine of separation of powers in Kenya's Constitution is
primarily entrenched through which articles?
A. Articles 1-10
B. Articles 93-96 (Legislature), 129-155 (Executive), 159-173
(Judiciary)
C. Articles 200-210
D. Articles 240-250
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: As confirmed in constitutional law sample Q&A, the
separation of powers is entrenched through Articles 93-96 for the
Legislature, Articles 129-155 for the Executive, and Articles 159-173
for the Judiciary, creating distinct state organs.
5. What is the quorum requirement for the National Assembly according
to the Constitution of Kenya 2010?
A. 30 members
B. 50 members
C. 75 members
D. 100 members
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Constitution explicitly states that the quorum of
Parliament shall be "fifty members, in the case of the National
, Assembly" and fifteen members for the Senate, as found in the
constitutional text.
6. Which chapter of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 establishes the Bill
of Rights?
A. Chapter One
B. Chapter Two
C. Chapter Four
D. Chapter Five
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Chapter Four of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
contains the Bill of Rights (Articles 19-59), establishing fundamental
freedoms and rights. Chapter One covers sovereignty, Chapter Two
covers the Republic, and Chapter Five covers land and natural
resources.
7. In Mumo Matemu v Trusted Society, what judicial role was
demonstrated regarding the Bill of Rights?
A. Courts cannot grant injunctions in rights cases
B. The Judiciary protects rights by interpreting and enforcing Articles
22 and 23
C. Parliament has exclusive authority over rights interpretation
D. The Executive can override court decisions on rights
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Mumo Matemu v Trusted Society case
demonstrated that the Judiciary protects rights by interpreting and
enforcing the Bill of Rights under Articles 22 and 23, with courts
able to grant declarations, injunctions, and compensation.
8. What are the objects of devolution of government under Article 174 of
Kenya's Constitution?
, A. To concentrate power at the national level
B. To promote democratic and accountable exercise of power among
nine specific objectives
C. To eliminate county governments
D. To reduce service delivery to citizens
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Article 174 outlines nine objects of devolution
including: promoting democratic/accountable power, fostering
national unity through diversity, giving self-governance powers,
recognizing community rights, protecting minorities, promoting
social/economic development, equitable resource sharing,
decentralizing state organs, and enhancing checks and balances.
9. Which article establishes the sovereignty of the people in Kenya's
Constitution?
A. Article 1
B. Article 2
C. Article 3
D. Article 5
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Article 1 explicitly establishes "Sovereignty of the
People," stating that all state power derives from the people of
Kenya. Article 2 covers supremacy, Article 3 covers obedience, and
Article 5 covers territory.
10. What is the maximum percentage of members from the same
gender in elective public bodies under Kenya's electoral system
principles?
A. 50%
B. 60%
C. Two-thirds (66.7%)
D. 75%
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The electoral system principles explicitly state that
