Constitutions
Constitution of Kenya, 2010 (PDF)
The supreme law of Kenya, as published by National Council for Law Reporting. Published in English and Swahili.
At a glance
- Adopted
- 2010
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Chapters
- 18
- Articles
- 264
- Presidential term limit
- Two terms · Art. 142(2)
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A person shall not hold office as President for more than two terms.
- Amendment procedure
- Two-thirds of each House; referendum for core matters · Art. 255-257
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in both its second and third readings, by not less than two-thirds of all the members of that House.
- Head of state
- President (Head of State and Government) · Art. 131(1)(a)
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(a) is the Head of State and Government;
- Prime minister
- No prime minister · Art. 131(1)(b)
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exercises the executive authority of the Republic, with the assistance of the Deputy President and Cabinet Secretaries;
Published by the National Council for Law Reporting with the authority of the Attorney-General; title page reads 'Constitution of Kenya, 2010' (Rev. 2010). No amendment dates printed.
Constitution of Kenya: common questions
When was the constitution of Kenya adopted?
The current constitution of Kenya dates from 2010.
Where can I download the constitution of Kenya?
The PDF is published on the site of National Council for Law Reporting. The button on this page opens it there.
How long is a presidential term in Kenya?
Two terms (Article 142(2)).
How is the constitution of Kenya amended?
Two-thirds of each House; referendum for core matters (Article 255-257).
The button opens the official file on the publisher's own site. We do not host a copy.
Source: National Council for Law Reporting, retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods.