Prime Minister of Kenya
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The Prime Minister of Kenya
is a post in the Kenyan government. The first Prime Minister of Kenya was Jomo Kenyatta
who became Prime Minister in 1963. In 1964, Kenya became a Republic and the post of Prime Minister was abolished and Jomo Kenyatta
assumed the position of President. Following a power-sharing agreement in February 2008, the post of Prime Minister was recreated in April 2008.
However, unlike the Prime Ministers of other nations who are also heads of government, the current prime minister's position only gives him "authority to coordinate and supervise the execution of the functions and affairs of the Government of Kenya including those of Ministries"
Raila Odinga
was sworn in as Prime Minister on April 17, 2008. He is Kenya's second Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister can also be removed from office through a vote of no confidence by a simple majority of all the Members of Parliament.
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
is a post in the Kenyan government. The first Prime Minister of Kenya was Jomo Kenyatta
Jomo Kenyatta
Jomo Kenyattapron.] served as the first Prime Minister and President of Kenya. He is considered the founding father of the Kenyan nation....
who became Prime Minister in 1963. In 1964, Kenya became a Republic and the post of Prime Minister was abolished and Jomo Kenyatta
Jomo Kenyatta
Jomo Kenyattapron.] served as the first Prime Minister and President of Kenya. He is considered the founding father of the Kenyan nation....
assumed the position of President. Following a power-sharing agreement in February 2008, the post of Prime Minister was recreated in April 2008.
However, unlike the Prime Ministers of other nations who are also heads of government, the current prime minister's position only gives him "authority to coordinate and supervise the execution of the functions and affairs of the Government of Kenya including those of Ministries"
Raila Odinga
Raila Odinga
Raila Amollo Odinga , also popularly known to Kenyans as Agwambo, is a Kenyan politician, currently serving as the Prime Minister of Kenya in a coalition government. He has served as a Member of Parliament for Langata since 1992, was Minister of Energy from 2001 to 2002, and was Minister of Roads,...
was sworn in as Prime Minister on April 17, 2008. He is Kenya's second Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister can also be removed from office through a vote of no confidence by a simple majority of all the Members of Parliament.
List of Prime Ministers of Kenya (1963-Present)
| Tenure | Portrait | Incumbent | Affiliation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dominion of Kenya | ||||
| 12 December 1963 to 12 December 1964 | Jomo Kenyatta Jomo Kenyatta Jomo Kenyattapron.] served as the first Prime Minister and President of Kenya. He is considered the founding father of the Kenyan nation.... , Prime Minister |
KANU | Becoming President | |
| The Republic of Kenya | ||||
| 12 December 1964 to 17 April 2008 | Post abolished | |||
| 17 April 2008 to Present |  |
Raila Odinga Raila Odinga Raila Amollo Odinga , also popularly known to Kenyans as Agwambo, is a Kenyan politician, currently serving as the Prime Minister of Kenya in a coalition government. He has served as a Member of Parliament for Langata since 1992, was Minister of Energy from 2001 to 2002, and was Minister of Roads,... , Prime Minister |
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See also
- National Accord and Reconciliation Act 2008National Accord and Reconciliation Act 2008The National Accord and Reconciliation Act of 2008 is an act of the National Assembly of Kenya that temporarily re-established the offices of Prime Minister of Kenya, along with the creation of two deputy prime ministers...
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- Vice-Presidents of Kenya
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