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Chapter 9, Part 2 · Art. 131

Authority of the President

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

Official text

(1) The President—
  (a) is the Head of State and Government;
  (b) exercises the executive authority of the Republic, with the assistance of the Deputy President and Cabinet Secretaries;
  (c) is the Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces;
  (d) is the chairperson of the National Security Council; and
  (e) is a symbol of national unity.
(2) The President shall—
  (a) respect, uphold and safeguard this Constitution;
  (b) safeguard the sovereignty of the Republic;
  (c) promote and enhance the unity of the nation;
  (d) promote respect for the diversity of the people and communities of Kenya; and
  (e) ensure the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms and the rule of law.
(3) The President shall not hold any other State or public office.
In simple words
  • The President is the Head of State and Government.
    Art. 131(1)(a)

    (a) is the Head of State and Government;

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  • The President is the Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces and chairperson of the National Security Council.
    Art. 131(1)(c)

    (c) is the Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces;

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  • The President must respect and uphold the Constitution and protect human rights and the rule of law.
    Art. 131(2)

    (2) The President shall— (a) respect, uphold and safeguard this Constitution; (b) safeguard the sovereignty of the Republic; (c) promote and enhance the unity of the nation; (d) promote respect for the diversity of the people and communities of Kenya; and (e) ensure the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms and the rule of law.

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Kids explanation
  • The President leads the country and must follow the Constitution.
    Art. 131(2)

    (2) The President shall— (a) respect, uphold and safeguard this Constitution; (b) safeguard the sovereignty of the Republic; (c) promote and enhance the unity of the nation; (d) promote respect for the diversity of the people and communities of Kenya; and (e) ensure the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms and the rule of law.

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