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Chapter 9, Part 1 · Art. 129

Principles of executive authority

2010-as-amended · effective 2010-08-27

Official text

(1) Executive authority derives from the people of Kenya and shall be exercised in accordance with this Constitution.
(2) Executive authority shall be exercised in a manner compatible with the principle of service to the people of Kenya, and for their well-being and benefit.
In simple words
  • Executive authority comes from the people of Kenya and must be exercised according to the Constitution.
    Art. 129(1)

    (1) Executive authority derives from the people of Kenya and shall be exercised in accordance with this Constitution.

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  • It must be exercised as service to the people, for their well-being and benefit.
    Art. 129(2)

    (2) Executive authority shall be exercised in a manner compatible with the principle of service to the people of Kenya, and for their well-being and benefit.

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Kids explanation
  • The President and government have power to serve the people.
    Art. 129(2)

    (2) Executive authority shall be exercised in a manner compatible with the principle of service to the people of Kenya, and for their well-being and benefit.

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