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Political implications of Azimio collecting 10 million signatures

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Azimio leader Raila Odinga launches the collection of 10 million signaturs during their Saba Saba public engagement rally at Kamukunji Ground in Nairobi on July 7, 2023. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

From a constitutional perspective, collection of 10 million or more citizens' signatures by the Raila Odinga-led opposition with the purpose of removing President William Ruto from office is unconstitutional, null and void from the beginning.

Once a president is inaugurated, the Constitution prescribes three fundamental precepts as annunciated in articles, 144, 145 and 146 through which a president can be removed from and vacancy created in the Office of the President.

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