The Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Chapter Nine · The Executive

Article 140

Art.140

Questions as to validity of presidential election

(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.

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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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