The Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Chapter Nine · The Executive

Article 140

Art.140

Questions as to validity of presidential election

English

(1)A person may file a petition in the Supreme Court to challenge the election of the President-elect within seven days after the date of the declaration of the results of the presidential election.

(2)Within fourteen days after the filing of a petition under clause (1), the Supreme Court shall hear and determine the petition and its decision shall be final.

(3)If the Supreme Court determines the election of the President-elect to be invalid, a fresh election shall be held within sixty days after the determination.

Kiswahili

Maswali kuhusu uhalali wa uchaguzi wa rais

(1)Mtu anaweza kuwasilisha ombi au malalamishi katika Mahakama ya Juu Zaidi ili kupinga uchaguzi wa Raismteule katika muda wa siku saba baada ya tarehe ya kutangazwa kwa matokeo ya uchaguzi wa urais.

(2)Katika muda wa siku kumi na nne baada ya kuwasilishwa kwa ombi au malalamishi, Mahakama ya Juu Zaidi itasikiza na kuamua kesi hiyo na uamuzi wake utakuwa wa mwisho.

(3)Ikiwa Mahakama ya Juu Zaidi itaamua kuwa uchaguzi wa Rais mteule sio halali, uchaguzi mpya utafanyika katika muda wa siku sitini baada ya uamuzi huo.

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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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