The politics of Kenya take place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic,whereby the president is both head of state and head of government,and of a multi-party system in accordance with a new constitution passed in 2010.
The president of the Republic of Kenya is the head of state and head of government of the Republic of Kenya. The president is also the head of the executive branch of the Government of Kenya and is the commander-in-chief of the Kenya Defence Forces. The country's current president is William Ruto since 13 September 2022.
William Kipchirchir Samoei Arap Ruto is a Kenyan politician who is the fifth and current president of Kenya since 13 September 2022. Prior to becoming president,he served as the first elected deputy president of Kenya from 2013 to 2022. Previously,holders of the position were referred to as Vice President and the officeholder was unelected and appointed by the President. He previously served in three cabinet portfolios as the Minister for Home Affairs,the Minister of Agriculture and as Minister for Higher Education.
The University of Nairobi is a collegiate research university based in Nairobi and is the largest university in Kenya. Although its history as an educational institution dates back to 1956,it did not become an independent university until 1970. During that year,the University of East Africa was split into three independent universities:the Makerere University in Uganda,the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania,and the University of Nairobi in Kenya.
Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi is a Kenyan politician and land economist who is currently serving as Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya and expanded role of Foreign &Diaspora Affairs Minister of Kenya,he is also the party leader of the Amani National Congress (ANC),one of the founding political parties,of the Kenya Kwanza alliance. He served as the 7th Vice-President of Kenya in 2002 and Deputy Prime Minister (2008–2012),when he resigned to contest for the Presidency in the 2013 Kenyan general election and emerged third. He was the deputy party leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) (2005–2012) and Party Leader of the United Democratic Forum Party (UDF) from May 2012 to July 2015.
The deputy president of the Republic of Kenya is the principal assistant of the President of the Republic of Kenya.
The Government of the Republic of Kenya (GoK) is the national government of the Republic of Kenya,a federal republic located in East Africa,composed of 47 Counties,each county with its own semi-autonomous governments,including the national capital of Nairobi,where the national government is primarily based.
Chile Eboe-Osuji is a Nigerian jurist. He is the International Jurist at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law and a Special Advisor to the President's Office at Toronto Metropolitan University.
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Kenya is an independent Commission established under Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya. Its mandate as stipulated in Article 172 of the Constitution is to promote and facilitate the independence and accountability of the Judiciary and the efficient,effective and transparent administration of justice. The commission has 11 members with the initial team appointed in December 2010.
The inauguration of Uhuru Kenyatta as the 4th president of Kenya took place on 9 April 2013. Kenyatta won 50.07% of the vote in the 2013 presidential election,after the supreme court dismissed the Raila petition on 30 March 2013. According to Article 141 (2) (b) of the constitution,in case the Supreme Court upholds the victory of the president-elect,the swearing in will take place on "the first Tuesday following the seventh day following the date on which the court renders a decision declaring the election to be valid." The event was held at Kasarani Stadium.A reception bouquet took place at State House,Nairobi.
Davis Chirchir is a Kenyan politician who has served as cabinet secretary for Energy and Petroleum since 2022. He is also a renowned 'IT guru',having started his career in Telkom Kenya,then known as Kenya Posts and Telecommunications Corporation.
Sabina Wanjiru Chege is a Kenyan politician and former television actress and radio presenter who is a member of the Kenyan Parliament.
Josphat Nanok is a Kenyan politician who served as the governor of Turkana County from 2013 to 2022.
Rachel Chebet Ruto is a Kenyan educator currently serving as the First Lady of Kenya. She is the wife of William Ruto,the fifth and current President of Kenya
David Kenani Maraga is a Kenyan lawyer and jurist. He was the 14th Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya from October 2016 until his retirement in January 2021.
Ndindi Nyoro,CBS,MP is a Kenyan politician,economist,entrepreneur,and member of parliament (MP) for Kiharu Constituency,serving a second term. Ndindi belongs to United Democratic Alliance (UDA),a political party under the Kenya Kwanza alliance led by the current and fifth president of Kenya,Dr William Ruto. He is a graduate of Kenyatta University with a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) and was a student leader at the same university. Ndindi occupies a markedly controversial position in Kenya's political life,having risen to prominence with his disdain for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party leader Raila Odinga,and later an unequivocal supporter for William Ruto's 2022 presidential bid. Ndindi has been rated as among the best performing Members of Parliament in Kenya,and he is currently the Chairman of Budget and Appropriations Committee in the National Assembly. During Kenya's 59th Jamhuri Day,Ndindi was feted by President William Ruto with an honour of Chief of Burning Spear (CBS) for his exemplary development record in Kiharu constituency.
Aisha Jumwa Karisa Katana is a Kenyan politician currently serving as the Cabinet Secretary for Gender,Culture,the Arts and Heritage in Kenya. She previously served as a Member of Parliament representing Malindi Constituency in Kilifi County and Commissioner of the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) from 2017 to 2022,the Woman Representative for Kilifi County from 2013 to 2017,and as Councillor for Takaungu Ward from 1997 to 2007. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Leadership and Management from International Leadership University [ILU] and Executive Diploma in Governance from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
General elections were held in Kenya on Tuesday,9 August 2022. Voters elected the president,governors,senators,members of the National Assembly,and members of county assemblies.
Kenyan–Kosovar relations are foreign relations between Kenya and Kosovo. Formal diplomatic relations between two states have not been established as Kenya has not officially recognized Kosovo as a sovereign state,though has indicated a willingness to do so in the near future. Kenya recognizes Kosovo passports as valid travel documents.
Charlene Ruto daughter of Kenya's President William Ruto,holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from Daystar University and an MBA in Hospitality from Les Roches International School,Switzerland. Certified in Kenyan Sign Language,she has worked in media relations and PR,including campaigning for her father's 2022 election victory. Charlene actively participates in national and international forums,often under scrutiny for her "Office of the First Daughter" role,which she insists is privately funded. She also founded the SMACHs Foundation,advocating for smart agriculture and climate action,despite facing criticism over her perceived insensitivity towards youth unemployment issues.
