The purpose of this study is examining the legality of self-determination right, the case of kemantrnpeoples; in Amhara National Regional State; in the study both Primary and secondary data arernused. Under Primary Sources the FDRE and ANRS Constitutions, Proclamations and data thatrnare acquired through semi-structural interview and Questionnaire are included. Similarly underrnSecondary sources, books, articles, and electronic journals are used. Accordingly the studyrnfollows a mixed approach of qualitative and quantitative data that are believed to show the actualrnsituation of the kemant people.rnFurthermore, the findings of the study from the analysis both data sources indicated that; (1)rnsince the actual situation of the kemant people is not conform with the legal requirements ofrnarticle 39(7) and article 39(5) of ANRS and FDRE constitution respectively, kemant peoplesrnidentity recognition is found unconstitutional, (2), during the assessment of the objectivernrequirements, parties in the case i. e kemant peoples committee was allowed to assess thernfulfillment such objective criteria by claimant people, (3),on the same article of the constitutionrnsome members of the H.F and ANRS councils have different understanding, (4) to all of myrninformants the meaning and exact demarcation of Nation, Nationalities and People of Ethiopia isrnobscure . Finally based on the above stated major findings and conclusion, generally thernfollowing recommendations are forwarded, (1) the objective and subjective criteria of thernconstitution should be interpreted commutatively, and assessed by neutral party and referendumrnrespectively. (2) Since the first 43 kebelas were simply granted by the decision of ANRS councilrnto the kemant people, at least the voice and the interest of the people should be heard. (3), sincernthere is confusion on the meaning and exact demarcation of nation, nationalities, and peoples ofrnEthiopia clarification should be done,rnKey Word: Identity, Self-Administration