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Article 102 · Part 2—Composition and membership of Parliament

Term of Parliament

In plain English

Each House's term ends on the date of the next general election. When Kenya is at war, Parliament may extend its term by up to six months at a time with two-thirds support in each House, and by no more than twelve months in total.

The official text

(1) The term of each House of Parliament expires on the date of the next general election.

(2) When Kenya is at war, Parliament may, by resolution supported in each House by at least two-thirds of all the members of the House, from time to time extend the term of Parliament by not more than six months at a time.

(3) The term of Parliament shall not be extended under clause (2) for a total of more than twelve months.

Summaries and answers are a plain-English guide written by Iam254, not legal advice. The official text is what counts. Official text: Constitution of Kenya, 2010, Kenya Law (National Council for Law Reporting), legislation as at 3 September 2010. It has not been amended since.