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Describe five functions of the president of the Republic of Kenya.

Describe five functions of the president of the Republic of Kenya.

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Being the head of state the president represents the people locally and internationally.
Determines the parliamentary life/ calendar by opening/ proroguing/ dissolving it.
Appoints the cabinet ministers/senior civil servants.
Chairs cabinet meetings where matters of national importance/ policies are made.
Appoints senior officers in the armed forces. in his/ her capacity as commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
Leads the people of Kenya during national celebrations/ important national functions.
Grants freedom/ pardons a convicted person unconditionally.
Assents the bills passed by the National Assembly.
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.
Mohaissack answered the question on October 6, 2017 at 06:13

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