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Executive branch Kenya, in 35 editions.
The entry for Kenya published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 30 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- vice president,
- Cabinet
president, vice president, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- vice president,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Daniel Teroitich arap MOI (since 14 October 1978); Vice President George SAITOTI (since 10 May 1989)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held on 21 March 1988 (next to be held before March 1993); results - President Daniel T. arap MOI was reelected
- National Assembly:
- last held on 21 March 1988 (next to be held before March 1993); will be first multiparty election since repeal of one-party state law
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, vice president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Daniel Teroitich arap MOI (since 14 October 1978); Vice President
George SAITOTI (since 10 May 1989)
President:
last held on 21 March 1988 (next to be held before March 1993); results -
President Daniel T. arap MOI was reelected
National Assembly:
last held on 21 March 1988 (next to be held before March 1993); will be
first multiparty election since repeal of one-party state law
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held on 29 December 1992;
- results - President Daniel T. arap MOI was reelected with 37% of the vote;
- Kenneth Matiba (FORD-ASILI) 26%;
- Mwai Kibaki (SP) 19%, Oginga Odinga (FORD-Kenya) 17%
- National Assembly:
- last held on 29 December 1992;
- results - (188 total) KANU 100, FORD-Kenya 31, FORD-Asili 31, DP 23, smaller parties 3;
- president nominates 12 additional members
note: first multiparty election since repeal of one-party state law
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- vice president,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Daniel Teroitich arap MOI (since 14 October 1978); Vice President George SAITOTI (since 10 May 1989)
Rewritten: too little of the 1992 text remains to mark the changes.
President:
last held on 29 December 1992; results - President Daniel T. arap MOI was
reelected with 37% of the vote; Kenneth Matiba (FORD-ASILI) 26%; Mwai Kibaki
(SP) 19%, Oginga Odinga (FORD-Kenya) 17%
National Assembly:
last held on 29 December 1992; results - (188 total) KANU 100, FORD-Kenya
31, FORD-Asili 31, DP 23, smaller parties 3; president nominates 12
additional members
note:
first multiparty election since repeal of one-party state law
president, vice president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Daniel Teroitich arap MOI (since 14 October 1978); Vice President
George SAITOTI (since 10 May 1989)
The entry for Kenya did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI (since 14 October 1978);
- Vice President George SAITOTI (since 10 May 1989);
- election last held on 29 December 1992 (next to be held NA 1997);
- results - President Daniel T. arap MOI was reelected with 37% of the vote;
- Kenneth Matiba (FORD-ASILI) 26%;
- Mwai Kibaki (SP) 19%, Oginga Odinga (FORD-Kenya) 17%
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the president
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: President Daniel Toroitich arap
MOI (since 14 October 1978); Vice President George SAITOTI (since 10
May 1989); election last held on 29 December 1992 (next to be held NA
1997); results - President Daniel T. arap MOI was reelected with 37%
of the vote; Kenneth Matiba (FORD-ASILI) 26%; Mwai Kibaki (SP) 19%,
Oginga Odinga (FORD-Kenya) 17%
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the president
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI (since 14 October 1978) elected for a five-year term from the National Assembly by direct popular vote;
- election last held 29 December 1992 (next to be held by early 1998);
- results - President Daniel T. arap MOI was reelected with 37% of the vote;
- Kenneth MATIBA (FORD-ASILI) 26%;
- Mwai KIBAKI (DP) 19%, Oginga ODINGA (FORD-Kenya) 17%;
- Vice President George SAITOTI (since 10 May 1989) was appointed by the president
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
chief of state and head of government: President Daniel Toroitich arap
arap MOI (since 14 October 1978); Vice President George SAITOTI (since 10 1978) elected for a five-year term fromMay 1989); the National Assembly by direct popular vote; election last held on 29
December 1992 (next to be held NA by early 1998); results - President
1997);
Daniel T. arap MOI was reelected with 37%Matiba
MATIBA (FORD-ASILI) 26%; Mwai Kibaki (SP) KIBAKI (DP) 19%,Odinga ODINGA
(FORD-Kenya) 17% 17%; Vice President George SAITOTI (since 10 May 1989)
was appointed by the president
cabinet: Cabinet; Cabinet appointed by the president
- chief of state :
- President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI (since 14 October 1978);
- Vice President George SAITOTI (since 10 May 1989);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI (since 14 October 1978);
- Vice President George SAITOTI (since 10 May 1989);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote from among the members of the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- election last held 29 December 1992 (next to be held by early 1998);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results :
- President Daniel T. arap MOI reelected;
- percent of vote - Daniel T. arap MOI 37%,
- Kenneth MATIBA (FORD-ASILI) 26%,
- Mwai KIBAKI (DP) 19%,
- Oginga ODINGA (FORD-Kenya) 17%
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state : President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI (since 14 October
1978); Vice President George SAITOTI (since 10 May 1989); note - the
president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI (since 14
October 1978); Vice President George SAITOTI (since 10 May 1989); note
- the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote from among the members of
the National Assembly for a five-year term; election last held 29
December 1992 (next to be held by early 1998); vice president
appointed by the president
election results : President Daniel T. arap MOI reelected; percent of
vote - Daniel T. arap MOI 37%, Kenneth MATIBA (FORD-ASILI) 26%, Mwai
KIBAKI (DP) 19%, Oginga ODINGA (FORD-Kenya) 17%
- chief of state:
- President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI (since 14 October 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI (since 14 October 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote from among the members of the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- election last held 29 December 1997 (next to be held by early 2003);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Daniel T. arap MOI reelected;
- percent of vote-Daniel T. arap MOI (KANU) 40.12%,
- Mwai KIBAKI (DP) 31.09%,
- Raila ODINGA (NDP) 10.2%,
- Michael WAMALWA (FORD-Kenya) 8.29%,
- Charity NGILU (SDP) 7.71%
chief of state : state: President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI (since 14 October
1978); Vice President George SAITOTI (since 10 May 1989); note - the
government
head of government: President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI (since 14
October 1978); Vice President George SAITOTI (since 10 May 1989); note
head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote from among the members of
the National Assembly for a five-year term; election last held 29
December 1992 1997 (next to be held by early 1998); 2003); vice president
appointed by the president
election results : results: President Daniel T. arap MOI reelected; percent ofvote - Daniel vote-Daniel T. arap MOI 37%, Kenneth MATIBA (FORD-ASILI) 26%, (KANU) 40.12%, Mwai19%, Oginga 31.09%, Raila
ODINGA (NDP) 10.2%, Michael WAMALWA (FORD-Kenya) 17% 8.29%, Charity NGILU
(SDP) 7.71%
- chief of state:
- President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI (since 14 October 1978); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI (since 14 October 1978); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote from among the members of the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- election last held 29 December 1997 (next to be held by early 2003);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Daniel T. arap MOI reelected;
- percent of vote--Daniel T. arap MOI (KANU) 40.12%,
- Mwai KIBAKI (DP) 31.09%,
- Raila ODINGA (NDP) 10.2%,
- Michael WAMALWA (FORD-Kenya) 8.29%,
- Charity NGILU (SDP) 7.71%
chief of state: President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI (since 14 October
October 1978); note - the note--the president is both the chief of state and
head of
head of government: President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI (since 14
October 1978); note - the note--the president is both the chief of state and
head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote from among the members of
of the National Assembly for a five-year term; election last held 29
December 1997 (next to be held by early 2003); vice president
appointed by the president
election results: President Daniel T. arap MOI reelected; percent ofvote-Daniel vote--Daniel T. arap MOI (KANU) 40.12%, Mwai KIBAKI (DP) 31.09%, Raila
Raila ODINGA (NDP) 10.2%, Michael WAMALWA (FORD-Kenya) 8.29%,
Charity NGILU
- chief of state:
- President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI (since 14 October 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI (since 14 October 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote from among the members of the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- election last held 29 December 1997 (next to be held by early 2003);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI reelected;
- percent of vote - Daniel T. arap MOI (KANU) 40.6%, Mwai KIBAKI (DP) 31.5%, Raila ODINGA (NDP) 11.1%, Michael WAMALWA (FORD-K) 8.4%, Charity NGILU (SDP) 7.8%
chief of state: President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI (since 14note--the note - the president is both the chief of state and
head of government: President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI (since 14note--the note - the president is both the chief of state and
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote from among the members
election results: President Daniel T. Toroitich arap MOI reelected; percent of
vote--Daniel40.12%, 40.6%, Mwai KIBAKI (DP) 31.09%,31.5%, Raila ODINGA (NDP) 10.2%, 11.1%, Michael WAMALWA (FORD-Kenya) 8.29%,(FORD-K) 8.4%, Charity NGILU (SDP) 7.71% 7.8%
- chief of state:
- President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI (since 14 October 1978);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI (since 14 October 1978);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president elections: president elected by popular vote from among the members of the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- in addition to receiving the largest number of votes in absolute terms, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff;
- election last held 29 December 1997 (next to be held by early 2003);
- vice president appointed by the president election results: President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI reelected;
- percent of vote - Daniel T. arap MOI (KANU) 40.6%, Mwai KIBAKI (DP) 31.5%, Raila ODINGA (NDP) 11.1%, Michael WAMALWA (FORD-K) 8.4%, Charity NGILU (SDP) 7.8%
chief of state: President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI (since 14 October 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002) and Vice President Michael Kijana WAMALWA (since 3 January 2003) note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002) and Vice President Michael Kijana WAMALWA (since 3 January 2003) note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- in addition to receiving the largest number of votes in absolute terms, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff;
- election last held 27 December 2002 (next to be held NA December 2007);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Mwai KIBAKI elected; percent of vote - Mwai KIBAKI 63%, Uhuru KENYATTA 30%
chief of state: President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI Mwai KIBAKI (since 14 October 1978); 30 December 2002) and Vice President Michael Kijana WAMALWA (since 3 January 2003) note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI Mwai KIBAKI (since 14 October 1978); 30 December 2002) and Vice President Michael Kijana WAMALWA (since 3 January 2003) note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote from among the members of the National Assembly for a five-year term; in addition to receiving the largest number of votes in absolute terms, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff; election last held 29 27 December 1997 2002 (next to be held by early 2003); NA December 2007); vice president appointed by the president
election results: President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI reelected; Mwai KIBAKI elected; percent of vote - Daniel T. arap MOI (KANU) 40.6%, Mwai KIBAKI (DP) 31.5%, Raila ODINGA (NDP) 11.1%, Michael WAMALWA (FORD-K) 8.4%, Charity NGILU (SDP) 7.8% 63%, Uhuru KENYATTA 30%
The same text in 2003 and 2004.
- chief of state:
- President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002) and Vice President Moody AWORI (since 25 September 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002) and Vice President Moody AWORI (since 25 September 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- in addition to receiving the largest number of votes in absolute terms, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff;
- election last held 27 December 2002 (next to be held NA December 2007);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Mwai KIBAKI elected; percent of vote - Mwai KIBAKI 63%, Uhuru KENYATTA 30%
chief of state: President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002) and Vice President Michael Kijana WAMALWA Moody AWORI (since 3 January 2003) 25 September 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002) and Vice President Michael Kijana WAMALWA Moody AWORI (since 3 January 2003) 25 September 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; in addition to receiving the largest number of votes in absolute terms, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff; election last held 27 December 2002 (next to be held NA December 2007); vice president appointed by the president
election results: President Mwai KIBAKI elected; percent of vote - Mwai KIBAKI 63%, Uhuru KENYATTA 30%
- chief of state:
- President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002) and Vice President Moody AWORI (since 25 September 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002) and Vice President Moody AWORI (since 25 September 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- in addition to receiving the largest number of votes in absolute terms, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff;
- election last held 27 December 2002 (next to be held December 2007);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Mwai KIBAKI elected; percent of vote - Mwai KIBAKI 63%, Uhuru KENYATTA 30%
chief of state: President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002) and Vice President Moody AWORI (since 25 September 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002) and Vice President Moody AWORI (since 25 September 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; in addition to receiving the largest number of votes in absolute terms, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff; election last held 27 December 2002 (next to be held NA December 2007); vice president appointed by the president
election results: President Mwai KIBAKI elected; percent of vote - Mwai KIBAKI 63%, Uhuru KENYATTA 30%
- chief of state:
- President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002);
- Vice President Moody AWORI (since 25 September 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002);
- Vice President Moody AWORI (since 25 September 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- in addition to receiving the largest number of votes in absolute terms, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff;
- election last held 27 December 2002 (next to be held December 2007);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Mwai KIBAKI elected; percent of vote - Mwai KIBAKI 63%, Uhuru KENYATTA 30%
chief of state: President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002) and 2002); Vice President Moody AWORI (since 25 September 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002) and 2002); Vice President Moody AWORI (since 25 September 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; term (eligible for a second term); in addition to receiving the largest number of votes in absolute terms, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff; election last held 27 December 2002 (next to be held December 2007); vice president appointed by the president
election results: President Mwai KIBAKI elected; percent of vote - Mwai KIBAKI 63%, Uhuru KENYATTA 30%
- chief of state:
- President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002);
- Vice President Moody AWORI (since 25 September 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002); Vice President Moody AWORI (since 25 September 2003)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- in addition to receiving the largest number of votes in absolute terms, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff;
- election last held 27 December 2002 (next to be held in December 2007);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Mwai KIBAKI elected; percent of vote - Mwai KIBAKI 63%, Uhuru KENYATTA 30%
chief of state: President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002); Vice President Moody AWORI (since 25 September 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002); Vice President Moody AWORI (since 25 September 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government 2003)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); in addition to receiving the largest number of votes in absolute terms, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff; election last held 27 December 2002 (next to be held in December 2007); vice president appointed by the president
election results: President Mwai KIBAKI elected; percent of vote - Mwai KIBAKI 63%, Uhuru KENYATTA 30%
- chief of state:
- President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002); Vice President Stephene Kalonzo MUSYOKA (since 10 January 2008);
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Raila Amolo ODINGA (since 17 April 2008)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- in addition to receiving the largest number of votes in absolute terms, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff;
- election last held 27 December 2007 (next to be held in December 2012);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Mwai KIBAKI reelected;
- percent of vote - Mwai KIBAKI 46%,
- Raila ODINGA 44%,
- Kalonzo MUSYOKA 9%
chief of state: President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002); Vice President Moody AWORI Stephene Kalonzo MUSYOKA (since 25 September 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government 10 January 2008);
head of government: President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002); Vice President Moody AWORI Prime Minister Raila Amolo ODINGA (since 25 September 2003) 17 April 2008)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); in addition to receiving the largest number of votes in absolute terms, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff; election last held 27 December 2002 2007 (next to be held in December 2007); 2012); vice president appointed by the president
election results: President Mwai KIBAKI elected; reelected; percent of vote - Mwai KIBAKI 63%, Uhuru KENYATTA 30% 46%, Raila ODINGA 44%, Kalonzo MUSYOKA 9%
- chief of state:
- President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002); Vice President Stephene Kalonzo MUSYOKA (since 10 January 2008);
- head of government:
- President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002);
- Vice President Stephene Kalonzo MUSYOKA (since 10 January 2008);
- note - the roles of the president and prime minister are not well defined at this juncture;
- constitutionally, the president remains chief of state and head of government, but the prime minister is charged with coordinating government business
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president and headed by the prime minister, who is the leader of the largest party in parliament
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- in addition to receiving the largest number of votes in absolute terms, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff;
- election last held 27 December 2007 (next to be held in December 2012);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Mwai KIBAKI reelected;
- percent of vote - Mwai KIBAKI 46%,
- Raila ODINGA 44%,
- Kalonzo MUSYOKA 9%
chief of state:
President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002); Vice President Stephene Kalonzo MUSYOKA (since 10 January 2008);
head of government: Prime Minister Raila Amolo ODINGA
President Mwai KIBAKI (since 17 April 2008) 30 December 2002); Vice President Stephene Kalonzo MUSYOKA (since 10 January 2008); note - the roles of the president and prime minister are not well defined at this juncture; constitutionally, the president remains chief of state and head of government, but the prime minister is charged with coordinating government business
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president and headed by the prime minister, who is the leader of the largest party in parliament
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); in addition to receiving the largest number of votes in absolute terms, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff; election last held 27 December 2007 (next to be held in December 2012); vice president appointed by the president
election results:
President Mwai KIBAKI reelected; percent of vote - Mwai KIBAKI 46%, Raila ODINGA 44%, Kalonzo MUSYOKA 9%
- chief of state:
- President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002); Vice President Stephen Kalonzo MUSYOKA (since 10 January 2008);
- head of government:
- President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002);
- Vice President Stephen Kalonzo MUSYOKA (since 10 January 2008);
- note - the roles of the president and prime minister are not well defined at this juncture;
- constitutionally, the president remains chief of state and head of government, but the prime minister is charged with coordinating government business
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president and headed by the prime minister, who is the leader of the largest party in parliament
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- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- in addition to receiving the largest number of votes in absolute terms, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff;
- election last held on 27 December 2007 (next to be held in December 2012);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Mwai KIBAKI reelected;
- percent of vote - Mwai KIBAKI 46%,
- Raila ODINGA 44%,
- Kalonzo MUSYOKA 9%
chief of state:
President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002); Vice President Stephene Stephen Kalonzo MUSYOKA (since 10 January 2008);
head of government:
President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002); Vice President Stephene Stephen Kalonzo MUSYOKA (since 10 January 2008); note - the roles of the president and prime minister are not well defined at this juncture; constitutionally, the president remains chief of state and head of government, but the prime minister is charged with coordinating government business
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president and headed by the prime minister, who is the leader of the largest party in parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); in addition to receiving the largest number of votes in absolute terms, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff; election last held on 27 December 2007 (next to be held in December 2012); vice president appointed by the president
election results:
President Mwai KIBAKI reelected; percent of vote - Mwai KIBAKI 46%, Raila ODINGA 44%, Kalonzo MUSYOKA 9%
- chief of state:
- President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002); Vice President Stephen Kalonzo MUSYOKA (since 10 January 2008);
- head of government:
- President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002);
- Vice President Stephen Kalonzo MUSYOKA (since 10 January 2008);
- Prime Minister Raila Amolo ODINGA (since 17 April 2008);
- note - according to the 2008 powersharing agreement the role of the prime minister was not well defined;
- constitutionally, the president remains chief of state and head of government, but the prime minister is charged with coordinating government business
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president and chaired by the prime minister, who is the leader of the largest party in parliament
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- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- in addition to receiving the largest number of votes in absolute terms, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff;
- election last held on 27 December 2007 (next to be held in December 2012);
- vice president appointed by the president;
- note - the new constitution sets elections for August 2011 but this date is expected to slip
- election results:
- President Mwai KIBAKI reelected;
- percent of vote - Mwai KIBAKI 46%,
- Raila ODINGA 44%,
- Kalonzo MUSYOKA 9%,
- other 3.4%
chief of state:
President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002); Vice President Stephen Kalonzo MUSYOKA (since 10 January 2008);
head of government:
President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002); Vice President Stephen Kalonzo MUSYOKA (since 10 January 2008); Prime Minister Raila Amolo ODINGA (since 17 April 2008); note - according to the roles 2008 powersharing agreement the role of the president and prime minister are was not well defined at this juncture; defined; constitutionally, the president remains chief of state and head of government, but the prime minister is charged with coordinating government business
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president and headed chaired by the prime minister, who is the leader of the largest party in parliament
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elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); in addition to receiving the largest number of votes in absolute terms, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff; election last held on 27 December 2007 (next to be held in December 2012); vice president appointed by the president president; note - the new constitution sets elections for August 2011 but this date is expected to slip
election results:
President Mwai KIBAKI reelected; percent of vote - Mwai KIBAKI 46%, Raila ODINGA 44%, Kalonzo MUSYOKA 9% 9%, other 3.4%
- chief of state:
- President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002); Vice President Stephen Kalonzo MUSYOKA (since 10 January 2008);
- head of government:
- President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002);
- Vice President Stephen Kalonzo MUSYOKA (since 10 January 2008);
- Prime Minister Raila Amolo ODINGA (since 17 April 2008);
- note - according to the 2008 powersharing agreement the role of the prime minister was not well defined;
- constitutionally, the president remains chief of state and head of government, but the prime minister is charged with coordinating government business
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president and chaired by the prime minister, who is the leader of the largest party in parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- in addition to receiving the largest number of votes in absolute terms, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff;
- election last held on 27 December 2007 (next to be held in March 2013);
- vice president appointed by the president;
- note - the new constitution sets elections for August 2011 but this date is expected to slip
- election results:
- President Mwai KIBAKI reelected;
- percent of vote - Mwai KIBAKI 46%,
- Raila ODINGA 44%,
- Kalonzo MUSYOKA 9%,
- other 3.4%
chief of state:
President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002); Vice President Stephen Kalonzo MUSYOKA (since 10 January 2008);
head of government:
President Mwai KIBAKI (since 30 December 2002); Vice President Stephen Kalonzo MUSYOKA (since 10 January 2008); Prime Minister Raila Amolo ODINGA (since 17 April 2008); note - according to the 2008 powersharing agreement the role of the prime minister was not well defined; constitutionally, the president remains chief of state and head of government, but the prime minister is charged with coordinating government business
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president and chaired by the prime minister, who is the leader of the largest party in parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); in addition to receiving the largest number of votes in absolute terms, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff; election last held on 27 December 2007 (next to be held in December 2012); March 2013); vice president appointed by the president; note - the new constitution sets elections for August 2011 but this date is expected to slip
election results:
President Mwai KIBAKI reelected; percent of vote - Mwai KIBAKI 46%, Raila ODINGA 44%, Kalonzo MUSYOKA 9%, other 3.4%
- chief of state:
- President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013);
- Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013);
- Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013);
- note - according to the 2008 power sharing agreement the role of prime minister was created though not well defined, following the new constitution the position was abolished after the March 2013 elections
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- in addition to receiving a simple majority of votes, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff;
- election last held on 4 March 2013 (next to be held in 2018);
- vice president appointed by the president;
- note - the new constitution had set elections for August 2011 but elections were delayed to 2013
- election results:
- President Uhuru KENYATTA elected in first round;
- percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA 50.5%,
- Raila ODINGA 43.7%,
- Musalia MUDAVADI 4.0%,
- other 1.8%
chief of state:
President Mwai KIBAKI Uhuru KENYATTA (since 30 December 2002); Vice 9 April 2013); Deputy President Stephen Kalonzo MUSYOKA William RUTO (since 10 January 2008); 9 April 2013); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Mwai KIBAKI Uhuru KENYATTA (since 30 December 2002); Vice 9 April 2013); Deputy President Stephen Kalonzo MUSYOKA (since 10 January 2008); Prime Minister Raila Amolo ODINGA William RUTO (since 17 9 April 2008); 2013); note - according to the 2008 powersharing power sharing agreement the role of the prime minister was created though not well defined; constitutionally, defined, following the president remains chief of state and head of government, but new constitution the prime minister is charged with coordinating government business position was abolished after the March 2013 elections
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president and chaired by the prime minister, who is the leader of the largest party in parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); in addition to receiving the largest number a simple majority of votes in absolute terms, votes, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff; election last held on 27 December 2007 4 March 2013 (next to be held in March 2013); 2018); vice president appointed by the president; note - the new constitution sets had set elections for August 2011 but this date is expected elections were delayed to slip 2013
election results:
President Mwai KIBAKI reelected; Uhuru KENYATTA elected in first round; percent of vote - Mwai KIBAKI 46%, Uhuru KENYATTA 50.5%, Raila ODINGA 44%, Kalonzo MUSYOKA 9%, 43.7%, Musalia MUDAVADI 4.0%, other 3.4% 1.8%
- chief of state:
- President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013);
- Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013);
- Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013);
- note - according to the 2008 power sharing agreement the position of prime minister was created though not well defined;
- consistent with the new constitution, the position was abolished after the March 2013 elections
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president and deputy president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- in addition to receiving a simple majority of votes, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the votes cast in each of more than half of the 47 counties to avoid a runoff;
- election last held on 4 March 2013 (next to be held in 2017 or 2018);
- note - the new constitution had set elections for August 2011 but elections were delayed to 2013
- election results:
- President Uhuru KENYATTA elected in first round;
- percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA 50.1%,
- Raila ODINGA 43.7%,
- Musalia MUDAVADI 4.0%,
- other 2.2%
chief of state:
President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013); Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013); Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013); note - according to the 2008 power sharing agreement the role position of prime minister was created though not well defined, following defined; consistent with the new constitution constitution, the position was abolished after the March 2013 elections
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president and deputy president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); in addition to receiving a simple majority of votes, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote votes cast in at least five each of Kenya's seven provinces and one area more than half of the 47 counties to avoid a runoff; election last held on 4 March 2013 (next to be held in 2017 or 2018); vice president appointed by the president; note - the new constitution had set elections for August 2011 but elections were delayed to 2013
election results:
President Uhuru KENYATTA elected in first round; percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA 50.5%, 50.1%, Raila ODINGA 43.7%, Musalia MUDAVADI 4.0%, other 1.8% 2.2%
- chief of state:
- President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013);
- Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013);
- Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013);
- note - position of the prime minister abolished after the March 2013 elections
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president and deputy president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- in addition to receiving an absolute majority popular vote, the presidential candidate must also win at least 25% of the votes cast in each of more than half of the 47 counties to avoid a runoff;
- election last held on 4 March 2013 (next to be held in 2017 or 2018)
- election results:
- Uhuru KENYATTA elected president in first round;
- percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA (TNA) 50.1%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 43.7%, Musalia MUDAVADI (UDF) 4.0%, other 2.2%
chief of state:
head of government:according to the 2008 power sharing agreement the position of the prime minister was created though not well defined; consistent with the new constitution, the position was abolished after the March 2013 elections
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president and deputy president directly elected on the same
elections:ticket ballot by qualified majority popular vote for a five-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term); in addition to receiving a simple an absolute majority of votes, popular vote, the presidential candidate must also win at least 25% or more of the votes cast in each of more than half of the 47 counties to avoid a runoff; election last held on 4 March 2013 (next to be held in 2017 or 2018); note - the new constitution had set elections for August 2011 but elections were delayed to 2013 2018)
election results:
President
- chief of state:
- President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013);
- Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013);
- Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013);
- note - position of the prime minister abolished after the March 2013 elections
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president, subject to confirmation by the Natioal Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and deputy president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- in addition to receiving an absolute majority popular vote, the presidential candidate must also win at least 25% of the votes cast in each of more than half of the 47 counties to avoid a runoff;
- election last held on 4 March 2013 (next to be held in 2017)
- election results:
- Uhuru KENYATTA elected president in first round;
- percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA (TNA) 50.1%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 43.7%, Musalia MUDAVADI (UDF) 4.0%, other 2.2%
chief of state: President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013); Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013); Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013); note - position of the prime minister abolished after the March 2013 elections
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president president, subject to confirmation by the Natioal Assembly
elections/appointments: president and deputy president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); in addition to receiving an absolute majority popular vote, the presidential candidate must also win at least 25% of the votes cast in each of more than half of the 47 counties to avoid a runoff; election last held on 4 March 2013 (next to be held in 2017 or 2018) 2017)
election results: Uhuru KENYATTA elected president in first round; percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA (TNA) 50.1%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 43.7%, Musalia MUDAVADI (UDF) 4.0%, other 2.2%
- chief of state:
- President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013);
- Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013);
- Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013);
- note - position of the prime minister abolished after the March 2013 elections
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president, subject to confirmation by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and deputy president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- in addition to receiving an absolute majority popular vote, the presidential candidate must also win at least 25% of the votes cast in at least 24 of the 47 counties to avoid a runoff;
- election last held on 26 October 2017 (next to be held in 2022)
- election results:
- Uhuru KENYATTA reelected president in vote held 26 October 2017;
- percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA (Jubilee Party) 98.3%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 1%, other 0.7%;
- note - Kenya held a previous presidential electin on 8 August 2017, but Kenya's Supreme Court on 1 September 2017 nullified the results, citing irregularities;
- the political opposition boycotted the October vote
chief of state: President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013); Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013); Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013); note - position of the prime minister abolished after the March 2013 elections
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, subject to confirmation by the Natioal National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and deputy president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); in addition to receiving an absolute majority popular vote, the presidential candidate must also win at least 25% of the votes cast in each of more than half at least 24 of the 47 counties to avoid a runoff; election last held on 4 March 2013 26 October 2017 (next to be held in 2017) 2022)
election results: Uhuru KENYATTA elected reelected president in first round; vote held 26 October 2017; percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA (TNA) 50.1%, (Jubilee Party) 98.3%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 43.7%, Musalia MUDAVADI (UDF) 4.0%, 1%, other 2.2% 0.7%; note - Kenya held a previous presidential electin on 8 August 2017, but Kenya's Supreme Court on 1 September 2017 nullified the results, citing irregularities; the political opposition boycotted the October vote
- chief of state:
- President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013);
- Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013);
- Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013);
- note - position of the prime minister abolished after the March 2013 elections
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president, subject to confirmation by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and deputy president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- in addition to receiving an absolute majority popular vote, the presidential candidate must also win at least 25% of the votes cast in at least 24 of the 47 counties to avoid a runoff;
- election last held on 26 October 2017 (next to be held in 2022)
- election results:
- Uhuru KENYATTA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA (Jubilee Party) 98.3%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 1%, other 0.7%;
- note - Kenya held a previous presidential election on 8 August 2017, but Kenya's Supreme Court on 1 September 2017 nullified the results, citing irregularities;
- the political opposition boycotted the October vote
chief of state: President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013); Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013); Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013); note - position of the prime minister abolished after the March 2013 elections
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, subject to confirmation by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and deputy president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); in addition to receiving an absolute majority popular vote, the presidential candidate must also win at least 25% of the votes cast in at least 24 of the 47 counties to avoid a runoff; election last held on 26 October 2017 (next to be held in 2022)
election results: Uhuru KENYATTA reelected president in vote held 26 October 2017; president; percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA (Jubilee Party) 98.3%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 1%, other 0.7%; note - Kenya held a previous presidential electin election on 8 August 2017, but Kenya's Supreme Court on 1 September 2017 nullified the results, citing irregularities; the political opposition boycotted the October vote
The same text in 3 editions, 2019 to 2021.
- chief of state:
- President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013);
- Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013);
- Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013);
- note - position of the prime minister was abolished after the March 2013 elections
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president, subject to confirmation by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and deputy president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- in addition to receiving an absolute majority popular vote, the presidential candidate must also win at least 25% of the votes cast in at least 24 of the 47 counties to avoid a runoff;
- election last held on 26 October 2017 (next to be held in 2022)
- election results:
- Uhuru KENYATTA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA (Jubilee Party) 98.3%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 1%, other 0.7%;
- note - Kenya held a previous presidential election on 8 August 2017, but Kenya's Supreme Court on 1 September 2017 nullified the results, citing irregularities;
- the political opposition boycotted the October vote
chief of state: President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013); Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013); Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013); note - position of the prime minister was abolished after the March 2013 elections
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, subject to confirmation by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and deputy president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); in addition to receiving an absolute majority popular vote, the presidential candidate must also win at least 25% of the votes cast in at least 24 of the 47 counties to avoid a runoff; election last held on 26 October 2017 (next to be held in 2022)
election results: Uhuru KENYATTA reelected president; percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA (Jubilee Party) 98.3%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 1%, other 0.7%; note - Kenya held a previous presidential election on 8 August 2017, but Kenya's Supreme Court on 1 September 2017 nullified the results, citing irregularities; the political opposition boycotted the October vote
- chief of state:
- President William RUTO (since 13 September 2022); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President William RUTO (since 13 September 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president, subject to confirmation by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and deputy president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- in addition to receiving an absolute majority popular vote, the presidential candidate must also win at least 25% of the votes cast in at least 24 of the 47 counties to avoid a runoff;
- election last held on 9 August 2022 (next to be held in 2027)
- election results:
- 2017 : Uhuru KENYATTA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA (Jubilee Party) 98.3%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 1%, other 0.7%;
- note - Kenya held a previous presidential election on 8 August 2017, but Kenya's Supreme Court on 1 September 2017 nullified the results, citing irregularities;
- the political opposition boycotted the October vote
- 2013 : Uhuru KENYATTA elected president in first round;
- percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA (TNA) 50.1%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 43.7%, Musalia MUDAVADI (UDF) 4.0%, other 2.2%
chief of state: President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013); Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013); 13 September 2022); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013); Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013); note - position of the prime minister was abolished after the March 2013 elections 13 September 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, subject to confirmation by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and deputy president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); in addition to receiving an absolute majority popular vote, the presidential candidate must also win at least 25% of the votes cast in at least 24 of the 47 counties to avoid a runoff; election last held on 26 October 2017 9 August 2022 (next to be held in 2022) 2027)
election results: 2017 : Uhuru KENYATTA reelected president; percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA (Jubilee Party) 98.3%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 1%, other 0.7%; note - Kenya held a previous presidential election on 8 August 2017, but Kenya's Supreme Court on 1 September 2017 nullified the results, citing irregularities; the political opposition boycotted the October vote
2013 : Uhuru KENYATTA elected president in first round; percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA (TNA) 50.1%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 43.7%, Musalia MUDAVADI (UDF) 4.0%, other 2.2%
- chief of state:
- President William RUTO (since 13 September 2022); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President William RUTO (since 13 September 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president, subject to confirmation by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and deputy president directly elected on the same ballot by majority vote nationwide and at least 25% of the votes cast in at least 24 of the 47 counties;
- failure to meet these thresholds requires a runoff between the top two candidates;
- election last held on 9 August 2022 (next to be held in 2027)
- election results:
- 2017 : Uhuru KENYATTA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA (JP) 98.3%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 1%, other 0.7%;
- note - Kenya held a previous presidential election on 8 August 2017, but Kenya's Supreme Court on 1 September 2017 nullified the results, citing irregularities;
- the political opposition boycotted the October vote
- 2013 : Uhuru KENYATTA elected president in first round;
- percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA (TNA) 50.1%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 43.7%, Musalia MUDAVADI (UDF) 4.0%, other 2.2%
chief of state: President William RUTO (since 13 September 2022); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President William RUTO (since 13 September 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, subject to confirmation by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and deputy president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); in addition to receiving an absolute majority popular vote, the presidential candidate must also win nationwide and at least 25% of the votes cast in at least 24 of the 47 counties counties; failure to avoid meet these thresholds requires a runoff; runoff between the top two candidates; election last held on 9 August 2022 (next to be held in 2027)
election results:
2017 : Uhuru KENYATTA reelected president; percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA (Jubilee Party) (JP) 98.3%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 1%, other 0.7%; note - Kenya held a previous presidential election on 8 August 2017, but Kenya's Supreme Court on 1 September 2017 nullified the results, citing irregularities; the political opposition boycotted the October vote
2013 : Uhuru KENYATTA elected president in first round; percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA (TNA) 50.1%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 43.7%, Musalia MUDAVADI (UDF) 4.0%, other 2.2%
- chief of state:
- President William RUTO (since 13 September 2022)
- head of government:
- President William RUTO (since 13 September 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president, subject to confirmation by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and deputy president directly elected on the same ballot by majority vote nationwide and at least 25% of the votes cast in at least 24 of the 47 counties;
- failure to meet these thresholds requires a runoff between the top two candidates;
- election last held on 9 August 2022 (next to be held on 10 August 2027)
- election results:
2022 : William RUTO elected president in first round;
- 2017 : Uhuru KENYATTA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA (JP) 98.3%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 1%, other 0.7%;
- note - Kenya held a previous presidential election on 8 August 2017, but Kenya's Supreme Court on 1 September 2017 nullified the results, citing irregularities;
- the political opposition boycotted the October vote
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President William RUTO (since 13 September 2022); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government 2022)
head of government: President William RUTO (since 13 September 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, subject to confirmation by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and deputy president directly elected on the same ballot by majority vote nationwide and at least 25% of the votes cast in at least 24 of the 47 counties; failure to meet these thresholds requires a runoff between the top two candidates; election last held on 9 August 2022 (next to be held in on 10 August 2027)
election results:
2022 : William RUTO elected president in first round; percent of vote - William RUTO (UDA) 50.5%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 48.9%, other 0.6%
2017 : Uhuru KENYATTA reelected president; percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA (JP) 98.3%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 1%, other 0.7%; note - Kenya held a previous presidential election on 8 August 2017, but Kenya's Supreme Court on 1 September 2017 nullified the results, citing irregularities; the political opposition boycotted the October vote2013 : Uhuru KENYATTA elected note: the president in first round; percent is both chief of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA (TNA) 50.1%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 43.7%, Musalia MUDAVADI (UDF) 4.0%, other 2.2% state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President William RUTO (since 13 September 2022)
- head of government:
- President William RUTO (since 13 September 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president, subject to confirmation by the National Assembly
- election/appointment process:
- president and deputy president directly elected on the same ballot by majority vote nationwide and at least 25% of the votes cast in at least 24 of the 47 counties;
- failure to meet these thresholds requires a runoff between the top two candidates
- most recent election date:
- 9 August 2022
- election results:
2022 : William RUTO elected president in first round;
- expected date of next election:
- 10 August 2027
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President William RUTO (since 13 September 2022)
head of government: President William RUTO (since 13 September 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, subject to confirmation by the National Assemblyelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president and deputy president directly elected on the same ballot by majority vote nationwide and at least 25% of the votes cast in at least 24 of the 47 counties; failure to meet these thresholds requires a runoff between the top two candidates; candidates
most recent election last held on date: 9 August 2022 (next to be held on 10 August 2027)
election results:
2022 : William RUTO elected president in first round; percent of vote - William RUTO (UDA) 50.5%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 48.9%, other 0.6%2017 : Uhuru KENYATTA reelected president; percent expected date of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA (JP) 98.3%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 1%, other 0.7%; note - Kenya held a previous presidential election on 8 next election: 10 August 2017, but Kenya's Supreme Court on 1 September 2017 nullified the results, citing irregularities; the political opposition boycotted the October vote 2027
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Kenya: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/kenya/executive-branch.