Describe the circumstances which may lead to a by-election in Kenya
Answer:
- The death of a sitting Member of Parliament.
- If the sitting member of parliament defects from the party sponsored him/ her to parliament.
- If a member of parliament is jailed for a term exceeding 12 months.
- Resignation of sitting Member of parliament.
- If a member is declared bankrupt by a court of law.
- If the sitting member ceases to be a citizen of Kenya.
- If the election results are nullified by the High Court.
- If the sitting member is elected the speaker of the National Assembly.
- If a member misses eight consecutive parliamentary sittings without permission and the speaker declares the seat vacant.
- If a member sentenced to death.
- If a member is proved to be insane/unsound mind.