Constitution of the Republic of Kenya 2010
Sexual and Reproductive Rights
  • English
    (1) Every person has the right to life.
    (2) The life of a person begins at conception.
    (3) A person shall not be deprived of life intentionally, except to the extent authorised by this Constitution or other written law.
    (4) Abortion is not permitted unless, in the opinion of a trained health professional, there is need for emergency treatment, or the life or health of the mother is in danger, or if permitted by any other written law. (Art. 26)
  • Swahili
    (1) Kila mtu ana haki ya kuishi.
    (2) Maisha ya mtu huanza wakati wa kutungwa mimba.
    (3) Mtu hataondolewa maisha kwa kukusudia, isipokuwa kwa kiwango kilichoidhinishwa na Katiba hii au sheria nyingineyo iliyoandikwa.
    (4) Utoaji wa mimba haruhusiwi isipokuwa, kwa maoni ya mtaalamu wa afya, kuna haja ya matibabu ya dharura, au maisha au afya ya mama iko hatarini, au ikiwa inaruhusiwa na sheria nyingine yoyote iliyoandikwa. (Kifungu cha 26)
Sexual and Reproductive Rights
  • English
    (1) Every person has the right—
    (a) to the highest attainable standard of health, which includes the right to health care services, including reproductive health care;
    … (Art. 43)
  • Swahili
    (1) Kila mtu ana haki -
    (a) ya kuwa na afya ya kiwango cha juu zaidi, ambacho hujumuisha haki ya kupata huduma za afya, ikiwa ni pamoja na huduma ya afya ya uzazi;
    … (Kifungu cha 43)
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Constitution of the Republic of Kenya 2010 (English). According to Art. 7: "… 2. The official languages of the Republic are Kiswahili and English. …"

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Constitution of the Republic of Kenya 2010 (Swahili). UN Women in-house translation (2020).

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According to Art. 260: “‘Affirmative action’ includes any measure designed to overcome or ameliorate an inequity or the systemic denial or infringement of a right or fundamental freedom;...”.
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According to Art. 248: “(2) The commissions are— (a) the Kenya National Human Rights and Equality Commission; (b) the National Land Commission; (c) the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission; (d) the Parliamentary Service Commission; (e) the Judicial Service Commission; (f) the Commission on Revenue Allocation; (g) the Public Service Commission; (h) the Salaries and Remuneration Commission; (i) the Teachers Service Commission; and (j) the National Police Service Commission.”
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According to Art. 260: “‘Affirmative action’ includes any measure designed to overcome or ameliorate an inequity or the systemic denial or infringement of a right or fundamental freedom;...”.
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According to Art. 248: “(2) The commissions are— (a) the Kenya National Human Rights and Equality Commission; (b) the National Land Commission; (c) the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission; (d) the Parliamentary Service Commission; (e) the Judicial Service Commission; (f) the Commission on Revenue Allocation; (g) the Public Service Commission; (h) the Salaries and Remuneration Commission; (i) the Teachers Service Commission; and (j) the National Police Service Commission.”
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Chapter 4 on Bill of Rights.
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According to Art. 260: “‘Affirmative action’ includes any measure designed to overcome or ameliorate an inequity or the systemic denial or infringement of a right or fundamental freedom;...”.
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According to Art. 248: “(2) The commissions are— (a) the Kenya National Human Rights and Equality Commission; (b) the National Land Commission; (c) the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission; (d) the Parliamentary Service Commission; (e) the Judicial Service Commission; (f) the Commission on Revenue Allocation; (g) the Public Service Commission; (h) the Salaries and Remuneration Commission; (i) the Teachers Service Commission; and (j) the National Police Service Commission.”
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According to Art. 260: “‘Affirmative action’ includes any measure designed to overcome or ameliorate an inequity or the systemic denial or infringement of a right or fundamental freedom;...”.
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According to Art. 248: “(2) The commissions are— (a) the Kenya National Human Rights and Equality Commission; (b) the National Land Commission; (c) the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission; (d) the Parliamentary Service Commission; (e) the Judicial Service Commission; (f) the Commission on Revenue Allocation; (g) the Public Service Commission; (h) the Salaries and Remuneration Commission; (i) the Teachers Service Commission; and (j) the National Police Service Commission.”
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Chapter 4 on Bill of Rights.
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Chapter 4 on Bill of Rights.