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Constitution of Kenya, 2010
(5) In calculating time between two events for any purpose under
this Constitution, if the time is expressed—
(a) as days, the day on which the first event occurs shall be
excluded, and the day by which the last event may occur
shall be included;
(b) as months, the time period ends at the beginning of the day
in the relevant month—
(i) that has the same number as the date on which the period
began, if that month has a corresponding date; or
(ii) that is the last day of that month, in any other case; or
(c) as years, the period of time ends at the beginning of the date
of the relevant year that corresponds to the date on which
the period began.
(6) If a period of time prescribed by this Constitution for any
purpose is six days or less, Sundays and public holidays shall not count
when calculating the time.
(7) If, in any particular circumstances, the period of time
prescribed by this Constitution ends on a Sunday or a public holiday,
the period extends to the first subsequent day that is not a Sunday or
public holiday.
(8) If a particular time is not prescribed by this Constitution for
performing a required act, the act shall be done without unreasonable
delay, and as often as occasion arises.
(9) If any person or State organ has authority under this
Constitution to extend a period of time prescribed by this Constitution,
the authority may be exercised either before or after the end of the period,
unless a contrary intention is expressly mentioned in the provision
conferring the authority.
(10) Except to the extent that this Constitution provides otherwise,
if a person has vacated an office established under this Constitution,
the person may, if qualified, again be appointed, elected or otherwise
selected to hold the office in accordance with this Constitution.
(11) If a function or power conferred on a person under this
Constitution is exercisable by the person only on the advice or
recommendation, with the approval or consent of, or on consultation