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Constitutiion 2010 Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights in Kenya's 2010 Constitution establishes fundamental human rights and freedoms aimed at preserving individual dignity and promoting social justice. Key rights include equality, the right to life, freedom from torture, fair trial, freedom of expression, and economic and social rights. It emphasizes the importance of cultural participation and the right to property, ensuring protection against discrimination and arbitrary deprivation.

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Constitutiion 2010 Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights in Kenya's 2010 Constitution establishes fundamental human rights and freedoms aimed at preserving individual dignity and promoting social justice. Key rights include equality, the right to life, freedom from torture, fair trial, freedom of expression, and economic and social rights. It emphasizes the importance of cultural participation and the right to property, ensuring protection against discrimination and arbitrary deprivation.

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CONSTITUTIION 2010 BILL OF RIGHTS.

The Bill of Rights is an integral part of Kenya’s democratic state and is the framework for social,
economic and cultural policies. The purpose of recognizing and protecting human rights and
fundamental freedoms is to preserve the dignity of individuals and communities and to promote
social justice and the realization of the potential of all human being.
1. Equality and freedom from discrimination:
Every person is equal before the law and has the right to equal protection and benefit of
the law without discrimination on any grounds such as race, gender, religion, ethnicity, or
social status.
2. Right to life:
Every person has the right to life, and no one shall be deprived of life intentionally
except in accordance with the law.
3. Freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment:
No one shall be subjected to torture or any form of cruel, inhuman, or degrading
treatment or punishment.
4. Freedom and security of the person:
Every person has the right to freedom and security of the person, which includes the right
not to be arbitrarily detained or deprived of their liberty.
5. Rights of arrested persons:
Persons who are arrested have the right to be informed promptly, in a language they
understand, of the reason for their arrest and any charge against them.
6. Fair hearing:
Every person has the right to a fair trial, including the right to be heard and to have their
case decided within a reasonable time.
7. Freedom of conscience, religion, belief, and opinion:
Every person has the right to freedom of conscience, religion, belief, and opinion,
including the right to manifest and propagate their religion or belief.
8. Freedom of expression:
Every person has the right to freedom of expression, which includes the freedom to seek,
receive, and impart information and ideas.
9. Freedom of assembly, demonstration, picketing, and petition:
Every person has the right to assemble, demonstrate, picket, and present petitions to
public authorities peacefully and unarmed.
10. Right to property:
Every person has the right to own property, and no one shall be arbitrarily deprived of
their property.
11. Economic and social rights:
The Constitution recognizes economic and social rights, such as the right to education,
healthcare, housing, and clean and safe water.
12. Culture and language:
Every person has the right to use their language and to participate in the cultural life of
their choice.
These are some of the main issues covered in the Bill of Rights chapter of the Constitution of
Kenya, 2010.

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