The Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Chapter Eight · The Legislature

Article 105

Art.105

Determination of questions of membership

(1)The High Court shall hear and determine any question whether—

(a)a person has been validly elected as a member of Parliament; or

(b)the seat of a member has become vacant.

(2)A question under clause (1) shall be heard and determined within six months of the date of lodging the petition.

(3)Parliament shall enact legislation to give full effect to this Article.

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Text: Laws of Kenya: The Constitution of Kenya, 2010. Published by the National Council for Law Reporting (Kenya Law) with the Authority of the Attorney-General.

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