Chapter 9, Part 2 · Art. 131
Authority of the President
- 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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Art. 131(1)(c)
(c) is the Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces;
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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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- 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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