Assumption of the Office of Governor Act

13. Handing over of instruments of power and authority

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

13. Handing over of instruments of power and authority

(1)Upon signing the certificate of inauguration, the outgoing County Governor shall handover to the County Governor elect the following county symbols as a sign of transfer of executive power and authority—

(a)the county flag;

(b)the county coat of arms;

(c)the Constitution; and

(d)the county public seal.

(2)The provisions of this section shall not apply where—

(a)the outgoing governor is not present during the inauguration; or

(b)the incumbent is re-elected into office.

(3)The County Governor-elect shall, upon receiving the instruments of power be considered to have assumed the office of county governor.

(4)Failure by the outgoing County Governor to handover the instruments of power to the County Governor-elect shall not invalidate the assumption to the office of County Governor by the County Governor-elect.

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Source: Kenya Law