Office of the Attorney-General Act

12. Removal from office

Edition: 2024-04-26 · In force

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12. Removal from office

(1)The President may remove the Attorney-General or the Solicitor-General from office only for—

(a)serious violation of the Constitution or any other law;

(b)gross misconduct, whether in the performance of their functions or otherwise;

(c)physical or mental incapacity to perform the functions of office;

(d)incompetence; or

(e)bankruptcy.

(2)Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1), the President may, upon election under the Constitution, appoint a person who is qualified as Attorney-General in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and this Act.

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Source: Kenya Law