Describe five functions of the president of the Republic of Kenya.
Answer:
- Being the head of state, the president represents the Kenyan people locally and internationally
- Determines the parliamentary life/calendar by opening /Proroguing/dissolving it.
- Appoints the cabinet secretaries/ Senior civil servants.
- Leads the people Kenya during national celebrations/functions. national
national functions.
- Grants freedom/pardons a convicted person unconditionally.
- Assents to the bills passed by the National Assembly and the senate.
- Attends/participates in parliamentary proceedings.
- Receives/hosts heads/envoys of foreign countries who visit Kenya.
- Can declare a state of emergency for a maximum of 14 days when the security of the country is threatened.
- Confers honours on people who have rendered distinguished service.
- Ensures that the constitution is safeguarded so that Kenyans enjoy their rights.