Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has requested President William Ruto to suspend the Kericho county government amidst severe leadership wrangles, prompting debate over the constitutionality and process of such an action in Kenya.

• The Kenyan Constitution, specifically Article 192, allows for the suspension of a county government under strict conditions: emergency from internal conflict/war or exceptional circumstances.
• A suspension, if not an emergency, requires an independent commission of inquiry, and crucially, approval from the Senate.
• A suspension is limited to a maximum of 90 days, after which fresh elections must be held for all dissolved positions.