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

Article 130. The National Executive

Navigate this chapter (30 articles)

• 129. Principles of executive authority
• 130. The National Executive (current)
• 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

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Official Constitutional Text

130. (1) The national executive of the Republic comprises the President, the Deputy President and the rest of the Cabinet.

(2) The composition of the national executive shall reflect the regional and ethnic diversity of the people of Kenya.

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 130 of the Kenyan Constitution defines the structure and representation requirements for the highest level of government leadership. It establishes that the national executive consists of the President, the Deputy President, and the remaining members of the Cabinet. To guarantee national inclusion and prevent tribal dominance, the article strictly mandates that the overall composition of this executive body must visibly reflect the regional and ethnic diversity of the Kenyan people.