How Israel chooses its leader, and how Kenya’s system differs
Election
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 — Israeli diplomats in Nairobi are casting their ballots ahead of the October 27 parliamentary elections, offering a glimpse into a political system where the prime minister emerges through coalition negotiations rather than a direct presidential vote.
Unlike Kenya, where voters directly elect the president, Israelis vote for political parties competing for seats in the 120-member Knesset, with the formation of government depending on which bloc can secure a parliamentary majority.
Israeli Ambassador to Kenya Gideon Behar explained the system on Thursday as diplomats voted at the Israeli Embassy in Nairobi.
