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Freedom of movement and residence
- You can move around freely in Kenya.
Art. 39(1)
(1) Every person has the right to freedom of movement.
Read the full article → - You can leave Kenya if you want to.
Art. 39(2)
(2) Every person has the right to leave Kenya.
Read the full article → - As a citizen, you can enter, stay and live anywhere in Kenya.
Art. 39(3)
(3) Every citizen has the right to enter, remain in and reside anywhere in Kenya.
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- You can move around and travel freely.
Art. 39(1)
(1) Every person has the right to freedom of movement.
Read the full article → - As a Kenyan, you can live anywhere in your country.
Art. 39(3)
(3) Every citizen has the right to enter, remain in and reside anywhere in Kenya.
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Protection of right to property
- You can own property anywhere in Kenya.
Art. 40(1)
(1) Subject to Article 65, every person has the right, either individually or in association with others, to acquire and own property— (a) of any description; and (b) in any part of Kenya.
Read the full article → - The State may not take your property unless it is for a public purpose and you are paid fair compensation promptly.
Art. 40(3)(b)
(b) is for a public purpose or in the public interest and is carried out in accordance with this Constitution and any Act of Parliament that—
Read the full article → - Property that was obtained unlawfully is not protected by this right.
Art. 40(6)
(6) The rights under this Article do not extend to any property that has been found to have been unlawfully acquired.
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- You can own things. No one should take your things without a good reason and without paying you.
Art. 40(3)(b)
(b) is for a public purpose or in the public interest and is carried out in accordance with this Constitution and any Act of Parliament that—
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Rights of arrested persons
- If you are arrested, the police must tell you why, in a language you understand.
Art. 49(1)(a)
(a) to be informed promptly, in a language that the person understands, of—
Read the full article → - You have the right to stay silent. You do not have to explain yourself.
Art. 49(1)(b)
(b) to remain silent;
Read the full article → - You have the right to call a lawyer, and to talk to people who can help you.
Art. 49(1)(c)
(c) to communicate with an advocate, and other persons whose assistance is necessary;
Read the full article → - You must not be forced to confess or admit to anything.
Art. 49(1)(d)
(d) not to be compelled to make any confession or admission that could be used in evidence against the person;
Read the full article → - You must be taken to court within 24 hours.
Art. 49(1)(f)
(f) to be brought before a court as soon as reasonably possible, but not later than—
Read the full article → - You can ask to be released on bail unless there is a strong reason not to.
Art. 49(1)(h)
(h) to be released on bond or bail, on reasonable conditions, pending a charge or trial, unless there are compelling reasons not to be released.
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- If a police officer stops you, they must tell you why, in a way you understand.
Art. 49(1)(a)
(a) to be informed promptly, in a language that the person understands, of—
Read the full article → - You can stay quiet. You do not have to answer.
Art. 49(1)(b)
(b) to remain silent;
Read the full article → - You can ask to talk to a grown-up who helps you, like a lawyer or a parent.
Art. 49(1)(c)
(c) to communicate with an advocate, and other persons whose assistance is necessary;
Read the full article → - No one is allowed to force you to say you did something wrong.
Art. 49(1)(d)
(d) not to be compelled to make any confession or admission that could be used in evidence against the person;
Read the full article → - You should be taken to a judge very fast, within one day.
Art. 49(1)(f)
(f) to be brought before a court as soon as reasonably possible, but not later than—
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