Introduction
The conduct of foreign policy in Kenya is a prerogative of the Head of State the Chief Executive (President).  These powers are rested in the Presidency by section 16 of the Constitution of Kenya, Amendment Act No. 28 and in Section 23 of the Constitution.  Consequently, the Chief Executive is the initiator, articulator and director of foreign policy.  This applies universally and is not unique to Kenya.  The Foreign Ministry's responsibility is that of advice and execution in consultation with the President

Several individuals, institutions and organizations participate in the foreign policy formulation and decision-making.  From this perspective, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is only a facilitator, co-ordinator and a steward of the country’s foreign policy; the various government agencies are complementary actors in the conduct of foreign policy.