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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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  • 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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