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Article 140 of the Constitution of Kenya

Article
140
Index row title
(1) A person may file a petition in the Supreme Court to challenge the election of the President-elect within seven days after
Source document
The Kenya Constitution
Provision ID
71ced507-78c0-48db-b40f-c6c6beb212a0

71 words

Verbatim text

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. Assumption of office of President.

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  • The index files this text under article 140 of the Constitution of Kenya.
  • The passage runs to about 71 words.

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