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Africa Travel Guide - Kenya Travel
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Kenya - Government
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Kenya Travel Guide - Quick Links
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Kenya was a British colony and became an independent country on 12 December 1963. One of the greatest African leaders, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, the first president, was the main figure behind the struggle for freedom. Mzee Jomo Kenyatta was also a writer and authored a famous book called Facing Mount Kenya.
Kenya has the following presidents and prime ministers since its independence:
- Jomo Kenyatta who became president in 1964 and governed to his death in 1978.
- Daniel Arap Moi, who took over as second president in 1978 and governed to 2002.
- Mwai Kibaki who was elected third president in 2002.
- Mwai Kibaki continued as president in 2007 together with elected Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
In Kenya, the president, prime minister, vice president and cabinet have executive powers. Kenyans elect their president and prime minister, who in turn appoints a vice president and their cabinet.
Elections for the presidency are held every five years. The parliament in Kenya is responsible for law making and management of the government finances made possible through Kenyan taxpayer monies, returns from public investments and income from Kenya's natural resources.
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