Chapter 9, Part 2 · Art. 144
Removal of President on grounds of incapacity
- A member of the National Assembly, supported by at least a quarter of members, may move a motion to investigate the President's physical or mental capacity.
Art. 144(1)
(1) A member of the National Assembly, supported by at least a quarter of all the members, may move a motion for the investigation of the President’s physical or mental capacity to perform the functions of office.
Read the full article → - The Chief Justice appoints a tribunal of doctors, an advocate and another person to inquire and report.
Art. 144(3)
(3) Within seven days after receiving notice of the resolution from the Speaker, the Chief Justice shall appoint a tribunal consisting of— (a) three persons who are qualified to practise medicine under the laws of Kenya, nominated by the body which by law is responsible for regulating the professional practice of medicine; (b) one advocate of the High Court nominated by the body which by law is responsible for regulating the professional practice of advocates; and (c) one person nominated by the President.
Read the full article → - If the National Assembly ratifies a report that the President is incapable, the President ceases to hold office.
Art. 144(10)
(10) If a majority of all the members of the National Assembly vote in favour of ratifying the report, the President shall cease to hold office.
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- If the President is too sick to work, Parliament can follow a process to check and possibly remove them.
Art. 144(1)
(1) A member of the National Assembly, supported by at least a quarter of all the members, may move a motion for the investigation of the President’s physical or mental capacity to perform the functions of office.
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