Land, housing and property
Owning property and protection from unfair seizure or eviction.
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.
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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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