Recalling and MP

In Kenya, the process for recalling a Member of Parliament (MP) involves the following steps:

1. Grounds for Recall:

   • An MP can be recalled if they:

     • Violate the stipulations of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

     • Misuse public resources.

     • Are convicted of an offense under the Elections Act

2. Initiating the Recall:

   • The recall process can only begin 24 months after the MP’s election and no later than 12 months before the next general election.

   • You cannot file a recall petition against an MP more than once during their term.

   • The petitioner must be a voter in the MP’s constituency and have voted in the election that brought the MP into power.

3. Filing the Petition:

   • The recall petition needs to be filed with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in writing.

   • The petitioner should specify the reasons for the recall and provide the names of voters in the constituency (at least 30% of registered voters).

   • A standard fee for the election petition is required, along with a refundable security deposit1.