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How Kenya Is Governed
Explore the three arms of government and how power is shared between national and county level under the 2010 Constitution
Three Arms of Government
Click a branch to explore its structure and functions
Devolution: Power Shared
The 2010 Constitution created two levels of government — national and county
National Government
- Foreign affairs & international trade
- National defence & security
- Monetary policy & national economic planning
- Immigration & citizenship
- National public works & housing policy
- Education curriculum & standards
County Governments (47)
- County health services & ambulances
- Pre-primary education & childcare
- County roads & public transport
- Agriculture, livestock & fisheries
- Trade development & regulation
- County planning & development
The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) ensures fair sharing of revenue between the two levels. Counties receive at least 15 % of national revenue.