Kenya Constitution Explained | Chapter 8–11 Legislature, Executive, Judiciary & Devolution

In this episode of Kenya Constitution Explained, we cover four major chapters of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) — Chapter 8 (The Legislature), Chapter 9 (The Executive), Chapter 10 (The Judiciary), and Chapter 11 (Devolved Government). These chapters explain how government is structured, how power is exercised, and how justice and development are delivered to the people.

📖 Chapter 8 – The Legislature

Establishes a bicameral Parliament: National Assembly and Senate

Law-making powers and oversight of the Executive

Representation of the people and county interests


📖 Chapter 9 – The Executive

President as Head of State, Government, and Commander-in-Chief

Deputy President and Cabinet

Functions of the Executive and checks on presidential power


📖 Chapter 10 – The Judiciary

Independence of the Judiciary

Structure: Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, and specialized courts

Judicial Service Commission and principles of justice


📖 Chapter 11 – Devolved Government

Establishment of 47 counties with assemblies and governors

Objectives of devolution: democracy, accountability,
equitable development, service delivery

The Senate’s role in protecting county interests


Together, these chapters explain how Kenya is governed — with laws made in Parliament, leadership exercised by the Executive, justice delivered by the Judiciary, and development brought closer to the people through devolution.

👉 Stay tuned as we continue to simplify the Constitution of Kenya, chapter by chapter.
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