CAP. 199 Kenya Defence Forces Kenya Defence Forces [Rev. 2012] (3) The composition of command of the Defence Forces shall reflect the regional and ethnic diversity of the people of Kenya. 7. Determination of strength of Defence Forces (1) The Defence Forces shall consist of such maximum number of members as shall be determined, from time to time, by the National Security Council, on the recommendation of the Defence Council. (2) There shall be established such units and formations in the Defence Forces as the President may, in consultation with the Defence Council, determine. (3) Under the direction of the President, the Cabinet Secretary shall, by notice in the Gazette, assign names to units and formations of the Defence Forces and vary or replace any such names. 8. Functions of the Defence Forces (1) Pursuant to Article 241(3) of the Constitution, the Defence Forces— (a) shall be responsible for the defence and protection of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic; (b) shall assist and co-operate with other authorities in situations of emergency or disaster and report to the National Assembly whenever deployed in such circumstances; and (c) may be deployed to restore peace in any part of Kenya affected by unrest or instability only with the approval of the National Assembly. (2) In performing their functions and exercising their powers, the Defence Forces and every member of the national security organs shall not— (a) act in a partisan manner; (b) further any interest of a political party or cause; or (c) prejudice a political interest or political cause that is legitimate under the Constitution. (3) Where the Defence Forces is deployed for any purpose contemplated in subsection (1)(b) and (c), the Cabinet Secretary shall inform the National Assembly promptly and in appropriate detail of the— (a) reasons for such deployment; (b) place where the Defence Forces is being deployed; (c) number of persons involved; (d) period for which the Defence Forces is expected to be deployed; and (e) expenditure incurred or expected to be incurred. (4) If the National Assembly is not in session during the first seven days after the deployment of the Defence Forces as contemplated in subsection (3), the Defence Council shall, through the President, provide the information required in that subsection (3) to the Speaker of the National Assembly. [Issue 1] K7-20