The Roles and Functions of Elected Leaders
The President:
- Is the Head of State and National Government;
- Is the Commander-In-Chief of the Kenya Defense Forces;
- Is the Chairperson of the National Security Council;
- Is a symbol of national unity;
- Safeguards the sovereignty of the Republic;
- Promotes and enhances the unity of the Nation;
- Promotes respect for the diversity of the people and
- communities of Kenya;
- Ensures the protection of human rights, fundamental freedoms
- and the rule of law; and
- Chairs Cabinet meetings.
The role of Member of National Assembly and County Woman Member of the National Assembly
- Represents the people of the Constituencies and the Special groups in the National Assembly;
- Deliberates on and resolves issues of concern to the people;
- Makes national laws;
- Decides on the allocation of national revenue between the levels of Government and other national state organs
- Oversees state organs, national revenue and its expenditure;
- Reviews the conduct of the President, the Deputy President and
- other State officers and may initiate the process of removing them from office.
Roles of the Senator
- Safeguards the interests of the Counties in legislation;
- Protects the interest of the County Governments;
- Makes laws for the County Governments;
- Decides the allocation of revenue among counties;
- Oversees national revenue allocated to the County Government;
- Participates in the oversight of the state offices;
- Has a final vote (impeachment) of the President or Deputy President from office
Role of the County Governor
- Provides leadership in County’s governance and development;
- Provides leadership to the County Executive Committee and administration based on the County policies and plans;
- Promotes democracy, good governance, unity and cohesion within the County;
- Promotes peace and order within the County;
- Promotes the competitiveness of the County;
- Be accountable for the management and use of the County resources;
- Promotes and facilitates citizen participation in the development of policies and plans, and delivery of services in the County.
Role of the Member of County Assembly
- Maintains close contact with the electorate and consults them on issues before or under discussion in the county assembly;
- Presents views, opinions and proposals of the electorate to the county assembly;
- Attends sessions of the County Assembly and its committees;
- Provides a linkage between the County Assembly and the electorate on public service delivery;
- Extends professional knowledge, experience or specialized knowledge to any issue for discussion in the county assembly.
