Kenya Defence Forces Act

27. Vacancy

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

(1)The Office of the Chief of the Defence Forces, the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces or a Service Commander shall become vacant if—

(a)the holder—

(i)dies;

(ii)resigns from office by a notice in writing addressed to the President;

(iii)is retired, redeployed or removed from office in accordance with section 26;

(iv)is dismissed from the Defence Forces by a court-martial;

(b)the holder's commission is terminated; or

(c)the holder's service is terminated on disciplinary or any other ground.

(2)Where a vacancy occurs under subsection (1), the President shall appoint a replacement in accordance with section 23.