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President of Kenya
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The president of the Republic of Kenya (Swahili: Rais wa Jamhuri ya 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.
Head of state and government of Kenya
President of the Republic of Kenya | |
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Rais wa Jamhuri ya Kenya | |
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Government of Kenya | |
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Type | |
Residence | State House |
Seat | Nairobi |
Appointer | Direct popular vote or via succession from deputy presidency |
Term length | Five years, renewable once |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of Kenya |
Precursor | Queen of Kenya |
Inaugural holder | Jomo Kenyatta |
Formation | 12 December 1964; 58 years ago (1964-12-12) |
Deputy | Deputy President of Kenya |
Website | www |