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July 30, 2025
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Kenya has no law to recall MPs and Senators – IEBC

Kenya has no law to recall MPs and Senators – IEBC

IEBC says Kenya has no enabling legislation defining the grounds and procedures for recall of a Member of the National Assembly or the Senate...

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Kenya currently lacks a legal framework to recall Members of Parliament and Senators, despite recent public attempts to remove elected officials. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) clarified this gap, stating that existing provisions were declared unconstitutional.

  • The IEBC confirmed there is no enabling legislation for recalling MPs and Senators.
  • Citizens Shakira Wafula, Mavin Mabonga, Dominic Omondi, and Sichei Soet recently petitioned to recall Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris.
  • While Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) can be recalled under Article 104 of the Kenyan Constitution, similar amendments have not been made for MPs and Senators.

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