President Uhuru Kenyatta when he hosted a delegation of Ukambani leaders at State House, Nairobi on September 11, 2017. PHOTO | SALATON NJAUCurrently serving in what is constitutionally is referred to as temporary incumbency, President Uhuru Kenyatta is starved off several crucial powers and privileges. As a result, the Head of State has been left unable to execute certain duties that the presidency offers. KEY APPOINTMENTSConsequently, by law President Kenyatta is not allowed to appoint judges, nominate or appoint any public officers, dismiss Cabinet Secretaries or other State Public Officers or any High Commissioner, Ambassador or Diplomatic or Consular representative. The President may not also exercise the powers of mercy, which include granting a free or conditional pardon to a person convinced of an offence.

Source: Daily Nation September 13, 2017 11:48 UTC