ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya Defence Forces Act
18. Functions of the National Security Council in relation to the Defence Forces
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
18. Functions of the National Security Council in relation to the Defence Forces
The National Security Council shall, with respect to Defence Forces and pursuant to Article 240(3), (6) and (8) of the Constitution and provisions of the National Security Council Act, exercise supervisory control and perform the following other functions—(a)determine, from time to time, the strength of the Defence Forces on the recommendation of the Defence Council;(b)integrate the domestic, foreign and military policies relating to national security in order to enable the Defence Forces to co-operate and function effectively;(c)deploy Defence Forces outside Kenya, with the approval of Parliament, for—(i)regional or international peace support operations; or(ii)other support operations;(d)approve, with the approval of Parliament, the deployment of foreign forces in Kenya; and(e)carry out any other function related to the Defence Forces as may be prescribed by national legislation.