Chapter 9: THE EXECUTIVEPart 1 — PRINCIPLES AND STRUCTURE OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE

Article 129. Principles of executive authority

Navigate this chapter (30 articles)

• 129. Principles of executive authority (current)
• 130. The National Executive
• 131. Authority of the President
• 132. Functions of the President
• 133. Power of mercy
• 134. Exercise of presidential powers during temporary incumbency
• 135. Decisions of the President
• 136. Election of the President
• 137. Qualifications and disqualifications for election as President
• 138. Procedure at presidential election
• 139. Death before assuming office
• 140. Questions as to validity of presidential election
• 141. Assumption of office of President
• 142. Term of office of President
• 143. Protection from legal proceedings
• 144. Removal of President on grounds of incapacity
• 145. Removal of President by impeachment
• 146. Vacancy in the office of President
• 147. Functions of the Deputy President
• 148. Election and swearing in of Deputy President
• 149. Vacancy in the office of Deputy President
• 150. Removal of Deputy President
• 151. Remuneration and benefits of President and Deputy President
• 152. Cabinet
• 153. Decisions, responsibility and accountability of the Cabinet
• 154. Secretary to the Cabinet
• 155. Principal Secretaries
• 156. Attorney-General
• 157. Director of Public Prosecutions
• 158. Removal and resignation of Director of Public Prosecutions

---

In this Chapter

Official Constitutional Text

129. (1) Executive authority derives from the people of Kenya and shall be exercised in accordance with this Constitution.

(2) Executive authority shall be exercised in a manner compatible with the principle of service to the people of Kenya, and for their well-being and benefit.

Plain English Explanation

This is a simplified summary to explain this article in clear language. It is not the legal text of the Constitution.

Article 129 of the Kenyan Constitution establishes the foundational source and purpose of the government's executive power. It declares that all executive authority comes directly from the citizens of Kenya and must only be used in strict compliance with the Constitution. Furthermore, it mandates that this power must always be exercised in a way that respects the core principle of public service, ensuring that government actions are focused entirely on the well-being and benefit of the Kenyan people.