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Chapter 4 · Art. 19
Rights and fundamental freedoms
The Bill of Rights is a core part of Kenya's democracy.
Chapter 4 · Art. 20
Application of Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights applies to all law and binds the State and all people.
Chapter 4 · Art. 24
Limitation of rights and fundamental freedoms
A right may only be limited by law, and only when the limit is reasonable and justifiable in a free and democratic society.
Chapter 4 · Art. 25
Fundamental Rights and freedoms that may not be limited
Some rights can never be limited, even in an emergency.
Chapter 4 · Art. 26
Right to life
Every person has the right to life.
Chapter 4 · Art. 27
Equality and freedom from discrimination
Everyone is equal before the law, and everyone gets the same protection and benefits from it.
Chapter 4 · Art. 28
Human dignity
Every person has worth and must be treated with respect. No one may take your dignity away.
Chapter 4 · Art. 29
Freedom and security of the person
No one may take away your freedom without a good reason or a fair process.
Chapter 4 · Art. 30
Slavery, servitude and forced labour
No person may be held in slavery or servitude.
Chapter 4 · Art. 31
Privacy
Your body, your home and your property may not be searched without a good legal reason.
Chapter 4 · Art. 32
Freedom of conscience, religion, belief and opinion
Everyone has the right to freedom of conscience, religion, thought, belief and opinion.
Chapter 4 · Art. 33
Freedom of expression
You are free to say what you think, and to look for, get, and share information and ideas.
Chapter 4 · Art. 35
Access to information
You have the right to see information held by the government.
Chapter 4 · Art. 36
Freedom of association
Everyone has the right to form, join or take part in an association of any kind.
Chapter 4 · Art. 37
Assembly, demonstration, picketing and petition
You can gather, march or protest peacefully, as long as you are not carrying weapons.
Chapter 4 · Art. 38
Political rights
You are free to join or form a political party.
Chapter 4 · Art. 39
Freedom of movement and residence
You can move around freely in Kenya.
Chapter 4 · Art. 40
Protection of right to property
You can own property anywhere in Kenya.
Chapter 4 · Art. 41
Labour relations
Everyone has the right to fair treatment at work.
Chapter 4 · Art. 42
Environment
Every person has the right to a clean and healthy environment.
Chapter 4 · Art. 43
Economic and social rights
Everyone has the right to the best possible standard of health, including health care services.
Chapter 4 · Art. 45
Family
The family is the natural and fundamental unit of society and is protected by the State.
Chapter 4 · Art. 46
Consumer rights
Consumers have the right to goods and services of reasonable quality.
Chapter 4 · Art. 47
Fair administrative action
When the government makes a decision about you, it must be fair, lawful and made without unnecessary delay.
Chapter 4 · Art. 48
Access to justice
The State must make sure everyone can go to court to settle a dispute.
Chapter 4 · Art. 49
Rights of arrested persons
If you are arrested, the police must tell you why, in a language you understand.
Chapter 4 · Art. 50
Fair hearing
Every dispute should be decided fairly and openly by a court or an impartial body.
Chapter 4 · Art. 51
Rights of persons detained, held in custody or imprisoned
Even if you are detained or in prison, you keep your rights in the Bill of Rights.
Chapter 4 · Art. 53
Children
Every child has the right to a name and a nationality from birth.
Chapter 4 · Art. 54
Persons with disabilities
A person with a disability must be treated with dignity and respect, and spoken about in a way that is not demeaning.