Kenya+Politics

 Politics of Kenya Kenya is a Republican country that is run by 3 branches; executive, judicial, and legislative. The country received their independence on December 12, 1963 and this is now a greatly celebrated national holiday throughout the country. Citizens of Kenya are able to vote at age 18.
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The executive branch is composed the chief of state/ president. In Kenya, these positions are heald by the same person. The president right now is Mwai KIBAKI with his appointed Vice President Moody AWORI. There is also a cabinet which is appointed by the president, and advises the political system. The president is elected for a five-year term and in addition to receiving the largest number of votes in absolute terms, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces. The vice president is then appointed by the president.

Legislative branch: Has 224 seats; 210 members elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms and 12 nominated members who are appointed by the president. Judicial branch includes the Court of Appeal (chief justice is appointed by the president  Information found at []




 * Kenyan Flag Meaning: **

The black stripe represents the African people; while the red stands for the struggle for independence. The green represents Kenya's agriculture and natural resources. The thin white stripes symbolize peace and unity. The central emblem represents Kenya's fight for freedom and their preparedness to defend that freedom.
 * Kenyan Flag History: **

The Kenyan flag was adopted on December 12, 1963, after gaining independence from Britain. The Kenyan flag is based on the flag of the Kenyan African National Union (KANU), the party which led the campaign for Kenya's independence. The country changed its name from the Dominion of Kenya to the Republic of Kenya in 1964.

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