Quénia - Governo - Perfil - 2003

Capital

Nairobi

Independência

12 Dezembro 1963 (from UK)

Feriado nacional

Dia da independência, 12 Dezembro (1963)

Constitución

12 Dezembro 1963, emendada as a republic 1964; reissued with amendments 1979, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1997, and 2001

Sufrágio

18 anos de idade; universal

Poder Executivo

chefe do estado: Presidente Mwai KIBAKI (desde 30 December 2002) and Vice Presidente Michael Kijana WAMALWA (desde 3 January 2003); note - the president is both the chefe do estado and cabeça de governo
cabeça de governo: Presidente Mwai KIBAKI (desde 30 December 2002) and Vice Presidente Michael Kijana WAMALWA (desde 3 January 2003); note - the president is both the chefe do estado and cabeça de governo
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; in addition to receiving the largest number of votes in absolute terms, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff; election last held 27 December 2002 (next to be held NA December 2007); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Presidente Mwai KIBAKI elected; percent of vote - Mwai KIBAKI 63%, Uhuru KENYATTA 30%