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i) He or she is the head of the state and represents the people of Kenya both internationally and locally.
ii) He or she is the head of the government and nominates the Deputy president and other senior public or state officers with approval of the National Assembly.
iii) The president chairs cabinet meetings.
iv) Is the commander in chief of the armed forces.
v) Has power to declare a state of emergence
vi) Has power to declare a state of emergency
vii) Can declare war with approval of the parliament.
viii) May exercise the power of mercy and pardon convicted persons
ix) Confers honors to persons who have given exemplary service to Kenya.
x) He addresses the opening of each newly elected parliament
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Responsible for upholding the constitution. This requires that the president ensure no person or groups of persons violate the constitution. He ensures the rule of law is held.
- Has the responsibility of protecting the interests, rights and freedom of citizens. He ensures the establishment of democratic institutions to facilitate peoples participation in government.
- Is responsible for forming a government after general election by appointing the cabinet and permanent secretaries
- Appoints senior civil servants as permanent secretaries, ambassadors, commissioners of police, chairman of parastatals e.tc.
- Is the chief spokesman for a Kenya in matters involving foreign relations. Some times he delegates the duty to his ambassadors and foreign minister.
- Appoints special commissions and boards to look into particular issues of public interest.
- Leads the nation in celebrating National holidays like Madaraka day, Jamhuri day, Kenyatta day.
- Officially opens projects, starts some projects and holds harambee meetings.
- Gives honour to deserving Kenyans for their exemplary service e.g the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya, Distinguished Service Medal and Head of state commendation.
- Leader of Government and National Assembly. Summons parliament and gives opening speeches and closing speech.
- Attends parliamentary debates.
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