- 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