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Elections of a county governor and circumstances under which a governor can be removed from office

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Election of a county governor:
The county governor is directly elected by the voters registered in the county at a general election for a term of 5 years. To be eligible for election as county governor, a person must be eligible for election as a member of the county assembly.
Each candidate for election as county governor nominates a person as his/her running mate. If reelected, can serve for another final term of 5 years.

A County Governor can be removed from office under the following circumstances.
a) Gross violation of the Constitution or any other law.
b) When the county governor commits a crime under national or international law.
c) When the governor abuses office or is accused of gross misconduct.
d) When he/she suffers from Physical or mental incapacity that hinders performance of the functions of office.