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What are the functions of the cabinet in Kenya?

Identify functions of the cabinet in Kenya.

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1. Participates in law making

2. Discusses the budget

3. Advises the president

4. Collectively defines the government policy

5. Supervises government ministries

6. Decides government policy

7. Explains government policy

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(i) To formulate national and foreign policies to guide the country
(ii) To advice the president on issues of national development related to the ministries
(iii) To supervise the implementation of government policies by respective ministries
(iv) To initiate /approve government bills for discussion by parliament/law making process
(v) To initiate development projects by ministries in different parts of the country
(vi) To discuss important national and international issues
(vii) To prepare budgetary estimates for the respective ministries
(viii) To defend collectively all government policies

johnmulu answered the question on January 30, 2017 at 08:26

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