Article 131. Authority of the President

(1) The President–

• (a) is the Head of State and Government;
• (b) exercises the executive authority of the Republic, with the assistance of the Deputy President and Cabinet Secretaries;
• (c) is the Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces;
• (d) is the chairperson of the National Security Council; and
• (e) is a symbol of national unity.

(2) The President shall–

• (a) respect, uphold and safeguard this Constitution;
• (b) safeguard the sovereignty of the Republic;
• (c) promote and enhance the unity of the nation;
• (d) promote respect for the diversity of the people and communities of Kenya; and
• (e) ensure the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms and the rule of law.

(3) The President shall not hold any other State or public office.