Functions – The Presidency and Cabinet Affairs Office

Overall policy direction and leadership
Symbol of national Unity and protection of national interest
Directing and coordinating functions of ministries and Government Department
Assumption of Office of President
Chairing the Cabinet
Chair-Inter Governmental Summit
Appointment of Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Ambassadors and High Commissioners
Appointment of Chairpersons of state corporations
Appointment of Sate and other State Officers
Proclamation of public holidays
Administration of Power of Mercy
Creation of public offices on advise of the Public Service Commission

Creation of public offices on advise of the Public Service Commission
Annual Reporting on realization of National values to National Assembly
Annual Reporting to Parliament on fulfillment of international obligations of the Republic
Creation of Commissions of Inquiry and Tribunals
National Security Council
International Development Support Programme
State corporations oversight and advisory services
Oversight over LAPSSET project
Kenya /South Sudan liaison
National Honors and Awards