Government of Kenya

The Executive

The President, together with the Deputy President, the Prime Cabinet Secretary, and Cabinet Secretaries, comprise the Executive. The President is Head of State and Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, elected directly for a five-year term — a winning candidate must garner over 50% of the vote plus at least 25% in half of Kenya's 47 counties.

The Legislature

The Parliament of Kenya is bicameral. The National Assembly has 349 members, including 290 elected from single-member constituencies, 47 women county representatives, 12 nominated members, and the Speaker. The Senate has 67 members, including 47 county representatives, 16 nominated women members, and special representatives for youth and persons with disabilities. Both Members of Parliament and Senators serve five-year terms.

The Judiciary

The Judiciary is headed by the Chief Justice, supported by the Deputy Chief Justice and the Chief Registrar. The superior courts are the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, and the High Court; the Magistrates' Court, Kadhis' Court, Court Martial, and other local tribunals form the subordinate courts.

County Government

Kenya is divided into 47 counties, each with an elected Governor and County Assembly, as part of the devolved system of government established by the 2010 Constitution. General elections for President, Parliament, Senate, Governors, County Assemblies, and Women Representatives are held every five years, administered by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).