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| Formation | 1963 |
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| Jurisdiction | Republic of Kenya |
| Website | mygov.go.ke |
| Legislative branch | |
| Legislature | Parliament of Kenya |
| Meeting place | Parliament Buildings |
| Executive branch | |
| Leader | President of Kenya |
| Appointer | Direct popular vote |
| Headquarters | State House |
| Main organ | Cabinet (22 Ministries of Kenya) |
| Judicial branch | |
| Court | Supreme Court |
| Seat | Nairobi |
The Government of the Republic of Kenya (GoK) is the national government of the Republic of Kenya located in East Africa. It is composed of 47 Counties, each county with its own semi-autonomous governments, including the national capital of Nairobi, where the national government is primarily based.
The national government is composed of three distinct branches:[1] The Legislature (Parliament), the Executive and the Judiciary. Each arm is independent of the other and their individual roles are set by the Constitution of Kenya while their powers and duties are further defined by acts of Parliament.
- ^ "Structure of the National Government in Kenya". AfroCave. 27 January 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2020.