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Country Compartative Data


President: Yes
Electoral System (Chamber 1): Plurality (FPTP)
Voting age: 18
Compulsory/voluntary voting: Voting is voluntary
Electoral Management model: Governmental
Voting outside the country is permitted for: Citizens residing outside the country Members of the armed forces Diplomatic staff



Kenya

Kenya





 

Kenya

 State of Democracy Assessment carried out in Kenya available here.

 

Description of Electoral System:

(courtesy of IFES election guide)

The President is elected by popular vote to serve a 5-year term. In the National Assembly (Bunge), 210 members are elected by popular vote, 12 members are appointed by the president and 2 members are reserved ex officio.

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