Government

The Republic of Kenya is a unitary State divided into 47 counties. The country is run by the National Government and 47 county governments.

The two levels of government work in close consultation as espoused in article 6 subsection 2 of the Constitution of Kenya which states that “The governments at the national and county levels are distinct and inter-dependent and shall conduct their mutual relations on the basis of consultation and cooperation”.

Further, and for smooth running and coordination between the governments, the Constitution in the fourth schedule clearly outlines National and County government functions.

National Government

I) The Executive

President of the Republic of Kenya www.president.go.ke

Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya www.deputypresident.go.ke/‎

II) The Parliament/ Legislature

www.parliament.go.ke

III) The Judiciary

Email: info@judiciary.go.ke

www.judiciary.go.ke

IV) Ministries

Ministry of Interior and Co-ordination of National Government

http://www.interior.go.ke

Ministry of Defense

http://www.mod.go.ke

The National Treasury and Planning

http://www.treasury.go.ke

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
http://www.mfa.go.ke

Ministry of Industry, Trade & Co-operatives
http://www.industrialization.go.ke

Ministry of Health

http://www.health.go.ke

Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation

http://www.kilimo.go.ke

Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works

http://www.transport.go.ke

Ministry of Devolution and the ASALS

http://www.devolutionasals.go.ke

Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT)

http://www.ict.go.ke

Ministry of Sports, Culture and Heritage

http://www.minspoca.go.ke

Ministry of Education

http://www.education.go.ke

Ministry of East African Community (EAC) and Regional Development

http://www.meac.go.ke

Ministry of Labour and Social Protection

http://www.energy.go.ke

Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife

http://www.meac.go.ke

Ministry of Environment and Forestry

http://www.environment.go.ke

Ministry of Water and Sanitation

http://www.water.go.ke

Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning

http://www.lands.go.ke

Ministry of Energy

http://www.energy.go.ke

Ministry of Petroleum and Mining

http://www.petroleumandmining.go.ke

Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender

http://www.psyg.go.ke

County Government

The Constitution of Kenya 2010 has delineated the country into 47 regions/county governments as listed below. Investors are therefore at liberty to visit the websites and contact the county governments for more information.

1. Baringo County

http://baringo.go.ke/

baringo@cog.go.ke

2. Bomet County

http://www.bometgovernment.com/

bomet@cog.go.ke

3. Bungoma County

bungoma@cog.go.ke

4. Busia County

http://www.busiacounty.go.ke

busia@cog.go.ke

5. Elgeyo/Marakwet County