Suspension of a county government
The President may suspend a county government in an emergency from internal conflict or war, or in other exceptional circumstances after an independent inquiry and Senate authorisation. A suspension may not exceed 90 days, after which elections are held.
The official text
(1) The President may suspend a county government—
(a) in an emergency arising out of internal conflict or war; or
(b) in any other exceptional circumstances.
(2) A county government shall not be suspended under clause (1)(b) unless an independent commission of inquiry has investigated allegations against the county government, the President is satisfied that the allegations are justified and the Senate has authorised the suspension.
(3) During a suspension under this Article, arrangements shall be made for the performance of the functions of a county government in accordance with an Act of Parliament.
(4) The Senate may at any time terminate the suspension.
(5) A suspension under this Article shall not extend beyond a period of ninety days.
(6) On the expiry of the period provided for under clause (5), elections for the relevant county government shall be held.
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.