Explainer: How Kenya’s election date is determined under the Constitution

Kenya’s Constitution appears to give a straightforward answer on when the country should hold a General Election. Article 101 provides that Members of Parliament are elected “on the second Tuesday in August in every fifth year.” The President, governors, senators… Kenya’s Constitution appears to give a straightforward answer on when the country should hold a General Election. Article 101 provides that Members of Parliament are elected “on the second Tuesday in August in every fifth year.” The President, governors, senators…