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Amend the law to pave way for gubernatorial by-elections

Article 180 of the Constitution variously provides for the election of the governor and deputy governor on a joint ticket. That is to say, a vote for the governor candidate is a vote for the deputy.

Section 18 of the Kenya Election Act 2011 provides further safety nets for the deputy governor who, by virtue of his formal nomination, cannot be replaced except through death, resignation or incapacity of the nominated candidate or in the event that he violates the electoral code of conduct.

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