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President of Kenya
head of state and head of government of Kenya / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The President of the Republic of Kenya (Swahili: Rais wa Jamhuri ya Kenya) is the head of state and head of government of Kenya. The president leads the executive branch of the Government of Kenya. The president is the commander-in-chief of the Kenya Defence Forces. The first president of Kenya was Jomo Kenyatta. Now the president is William Ruto.
Quick Facts President of the Republic of Kenya, Style ...
President of the Republic of Kenya | |
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Style | His Excellency (formal) |
Residence | State House, Nairobi |
Appointer | Direct popular vote |
Term length | Five years renewable |
Inaugural holder | Jomo Kenyatta 12 December 1964 |
Website | statehousekenya.go.ke |
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