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Encyclopedia—Kenya

Government

Kenya is governed under the constitution of 1963 as amended. The president, who is the head of state, is popularly elected for a five-year term and is eligible for a second term. The prime minister (a post abolished in 1964 but reestablished in 2008) is the head of government. The unicameral legislature consists of the 224-seat National Assembly or Bunge. There are 210 members who are popularly elected to serve five-year terms, 12 who are appointed by the president, and two ex-officio members. The Kenya African National Union (KANU) dominated the government from independence until 2002. Administratively, the country is divided into seven provinces and the capital area.

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