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Article 131 of the Constitution of Kenya

Article
131
Index row title
(1) The President—
Source document
The Kenya Constitution
Provision ID
6e394c37-5d9c-42a8-a88f-2e78a809ea3e

124 words

Verbatim text

(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. Functions of the President.

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  • The index files this text under article 131 of the Constitution of Kenya.
  • The passage runs to about 124 words.

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