The Executive
The Executive is one of the three constitutional arms of government under Chapter 9 of the Constitution of Kenya. It is responsible for national policy formulation, law enforcement, and public administration.
The Presidency
Comprises the Office of the President, the Office of the Deputy President, and assisting executive secretariats.
- Constitutional Role
- Head of State and Government, Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces
- Current President
- H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, CGH
- Current Deputy President
- H.E. Prof. Kithure Kindiki, EGH
- Term of Office
- Five years, renewable once (maximum two terms under Article 136)
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The Cabinet
The Cabinet consists of the President, Deputy President, Cabinet Secretaries, and the Attorney-General.
- Cabinet Composition
- Between 14 and 22 Cabinet Secretaries as per Article 152 of the Constitution
- Primary Function
- Advising the President and implementing national government policies and legislative programs
- Attorney-General
- Hon. Dorcas Agik Oduor, SC