::: GENERAL Kenya is a Parliamentary Democracy with an Executive President. is the Head of The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. It establishes and determines the composition, powers and duties of the main organs of government namely the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary. THE GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE [See also: Cabinet Lineup: The New Government Structure (05/07/04)] The Executive The President is the Head of State and Government and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. He is directly elected for a 5-year term limited to two terms. He appoints the Cabinet from among members of the National Assembly. The Cabinet initiates and determines national policies. The Legislature Parliament It is the supreme law-making body. The National Assembly has 210 elected members, each representing a constituency, twelve nominated members and two ex-officio members, namely the Speaker who is elected by the National Assembly to preside over its sessions and the Attorney General, appointed by the President. The President is a member of the National Assembly. The National Assembly plus the President are collectively known as the Parliament. ELECTORAL COMMISSION The Electoral Commission is established by the Constitution. The Commission, whose members enjoy security of tenure, appointed by the President and is responsible for: Registration of voters and maintenance and revision of the register of voters. Directing and supervising the Presidential, National Assembly and local government elections. Promoting voter education throughout Kenya and such other functions as may be prescribed by the law. THE JUDICIARY This is the body responsible for determining disputes and interpreting statutes. It is independent of both the Executive and the Legislature. The Constitution provides for the Legislative establishment of the High Court as a superior court of record having unlimited original jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters and the Court of Appeal as a superior court of record having jurisdiction and powers in relation to appeals from the High Court or as may be conferred on it by law. It also provides for the appointment of the Chief Justice, and judges of the Court of Appeal and the High Court Judges. The Constitution also establishes other courts subordinate to the High Court. The Judicial Service Commission is vested with the powers to exercise disciplinary control, over and recommend removal of judicial officers.