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The unicameral National Assembly of Kenya is the country's legislative body.

The current National Assembly, formed following elections held on 27 December 2002, has a total of 224 members. 210 members are directly elected in single member constituencies using the simple majority (or First-past-the-post) system. 12 members are appointed and two members (the Speaker and Attorney-general) are ex-officio.

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**Summary of the 27 December 2002 **National Assembly of Kenya** election results**
Parties		%	Direct seats	Women seats	Total seats
National Rainbow Coalition	Liberal Democratic Party	56.1	59	7	132
	Democratic Party		39
	Forum for the Restoration of Democracy-Kenya		21
	National Party of Kenya		6
Kenya African National Union		29.0	64	4	68
Forum for the Restoration of Democracy-People		.	14	1	15
Sisi Kwa Sisi		.	2		2
Safina		.	2		2
Forum for the Restoration of Democracy-Asili		.	2		2
Shirikisho Party of Kenya		.	1		1
Ex officio members			2		2
Total (turnout 56.1 %)			212	12	224
Source: Daily Nation and electionguide.org.