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    "content": "In the same Article, 186, paragraphs 2 and 3, the Constitution sets out the parameters or distinctions of three types of functions which are important for us to appreciate. There are three types of categories or functions in Schedule Four. A reading of Article 186(2) and (3) provides those three categories. The first category is what we call exclusive functions. These are assigned to one level of government only. For example, if you read Schedule Four, you will discover that certain functions are assigned to either the national government or to the county government. For example, the issue of national security, foreign affairs or immigration policies is exclusively within the powers or jurisdiction of the national government. Such powers are what we call exclusive jurisdiction. It is exclusive to the national government. Other functions such as lotteries and gaming are exclusive to the county governments. That is the first category. The second category is what we call concurrent jurisdictions. Here, certain functions are shared and that is under Article 186(2). They are shared by the two levels of government; the county and national governments. To exemplify, one can take the education function as a concurrent function between national and county government in the sense that certain aspects of the education policy, especially those regarding The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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