Government of Kenya
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| Country | Kenya |
| Name | Government of Kenya |
| Constitution | Constitution of Kenya |
| Leader title | President |
| Leader name | William Ruto |
| Leader title1 | Deputy President |
| Leader name1 | Rigathi Gachagua |
| Legislature | National Assembly and Senate |
| Judiciary | Supreme Court |
Government of Kenya. The Government of Kenya is the national government of the Republic of Kenya, a unitary parliamentary republic with a President as head of state and government. The current constitution, the Constitution of Kenya, was adopted on August 27, 2010. The Government of Kenya is divided into three branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial.
Executive branch
The executive branch of the Government of Kenya is headed by the President, who is both the head of state and government. The President is assisted by the Deputy President and cabinet ministers. The current President is William Ruto, who took office on September 13, 2022, and his Deputy President is Rigathi Gachagua. The President is directly elected by the people of Kenya through a first-past-the-post system, with a term of five years.
Legislative branch
The legislative branch of the Government of Kenya is a bicameral parliament, consisting of the National Assembly and the Senate. The National Assembly has 349 members, each representing a constituency, and is presided over by a Speaker. The Senate has 67 members, with 47 representing counties, 16 nominated by the President, and 4 ex officio members.
Judicial branch
The judicial branch of the Government of Kenya is headed by the Supreme Court, which is the highest court in the land. The Supreme Court has seven judges, including the Chief Justice, who is the head of the judiciary. The current Chief Justice is Martha Koome. The Supreme Court has the final say on matters of constitutional law and can review decisions of lower courts.
Administrative divisions
Kenya is divided into 47 counties, which are further divided into sub-counties, constituencies, and wards. The counties are: Baringo, Bomet, Bunoma, Busia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Embu, Garissa, Homa Bay, Isiolo, Kajiado, Kakamega, Kericho, Kiambu, Kilifi, Kirinyaga, Kisii, Kisumu, Kitui, Kwale, Laikipia, Lamu, Machakos, Makueni, Mandera, Marsabit, Meru, Migori, Mombasa, Murang'a, Nairobi, Nakuru, Nandi, Narok, Nyamira, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Samburu, Siaya, Taita-Taveta, Tana River, Tharaka-Nithi, Trans Nzoia, Turkana, Uasin Gishu, Vihiga, Wajir, West Pokot.
Political history
Kenya gained independence from the United Kingdom on December 12, 1963. The country has had a tumultuous political history, with authoritarian regimes under Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel Arap Moi. In 2007, a disputed presidential election led to violence that killed over 1,000 people. The current constitution was adopted in 2010, and the country has since made significant progress towards democratization.
Foreign relations
The Government of Kenya has diplomatic relations with over 100 countries, including United States, United Kingdom, China, India, and European Union. Kenya is a member of several international organizations, including the United Nations, Commonwealth, African Union, and East African Community. The country has played a significant role in regional security and peacekeeping efforts in the Horn of Africa.