Government of Kenya
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| Formation | 1963 |
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| Jurisdiction | Republic of Kenya |
| Website | http://www.mygov.go.ke/ |
| Legislative branch | |
| Legislature | Parliament of Kenya |
| Meeting place | Parliament Buildings |
| Executive branch | |
| Leader | President of Kenya |
| Appointer | Direct popular vote |
| Headquarters | State House |
| Main organ |
Cabinet (18 Ministries of Kenya) |
| Judicial branch | |
| Court | Supreme Court |
| Seat | Nairobi |
The Government of the Republic of Kenya (GoK) is the national government of the republic of Kenya which is composed of 47 Counties, each county with its own semi-autonomous governments. The national government is composed of three arms: the legislature, the executive and the judiciary. Each arm is independent of the other and their individual roles are set by the Constitution of Kenya. The full name of the country is the "Republic of Kenya". Its official Swahili name is 'Jamhuri ya Kenya'. Other terms such as GoK, GK and Serikali are popularly used to refer to the Kenyan government.
The government was formed in 1963. However, Kenya didn't become a republic until 1964. Initially, the head of government was the Prime Minister who was Jomo Kenyatta. He later on became the President of Kenya.
The current structure of government allows power to be held on two levels. The National level and the county level. This allows the Counties of Kenya a form of autonomy. Before the 2013 elections Kenya was under a central government with 8 provinces.
The country is a democracy the constitution states that the state shall be a multi-party democratic state founded on the national values and principles of governance referred to in Article 10.
The three arms of government are based upon the separation of power of each arm. All arms work to balance each other. Before the 2013 general election the Judiciary wouldn't be considered as independent as it is today. Before the 1992 elections Kenya wasn't a multiparty state and thus all power was centred in the Executive with Daniel arap Moi as President. With all the systems that have been put in place in the years after the2002 election Kenya could be considered as one of the freest nations.
The Executive is charged with enforcing the law. The executive branch consists of the President, the Deputy President and the Cabinet. Cabinet meetings are held with the Attorney General present.
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