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Protection from Violence

Kenya
  • English
    (1) A person shall not be held in slavery or servitude.
    (2) A person shall not be required to perform forced labour. (Art. 30)
  • Swahili
    (1) Mtu hatashikiliwa katika utumwa au kutumikishwa.
    (2) Mtu hatalazimishwa kufanya kazi ya shuruba. (Kifungu cha 30)

Protection from Violence

Kenya
  • English
    Every person has the right to freedom and security of the person, which includes the right not to be—
    …
    (c) subjected to any form of violence from either public or private sources;
    (d) subjected to torture in any manner, whether physical or psychological;
    (e) subjected to corporal punishment; or
    (f) treated or punished in a cruel, inhuman or degrading manner. (Art. 29)
  • Swahili
    Kila mtu ana haki ya uhuru na usalama wa mtu huyo, ambayo ni pamoja na haki ya-
    …
    (c) kutoingizwa kwenye aina yoyote ya vurugu kutoka ama vyanzo vya umma au vya binafsi;
    (d) kutoingizwa kwenye mateso kwa njia yoyote ile, iwe ya kimwili au ya kisaikolojia;
    (e) kutopewa adhabu ya viboko; au
    (f) kutotendewa au kutoadhibiwa kwa njia ya kikatili, au ya kudhalilisha. (Kifungu cha 29)

Public Institutions and Services

Kenya
  • English
    ...
    (3) All State organs and all public officers have the duty to address the needs of vulnerable groups within society, including women, older members of society, persons with disabilities, children, youth, members of minority or marginalised communities, and members of particular ethnic, religious or cultural communities.
    … (Art. 21)
  • Swahili
    ...
    (3) Vyombo vyote vya Serikali na watumishi wa umma wana wajibu wa kushughulikia mahitaji ya makundi yaliyopo katika mazingira hatarishi katika jamii, ikiwa ni pamoja na wanawake, wazee, watu wenye ulemavu, watoto, vijana, wanajamii wenye uwakilishi mdogo katika jamii au watu waliotengwa na jamii, na watu wa jamii ya kabila, dini au utamaduni fulani.
    … (Kifungu cha 21)

Public Institutions and Services

Kenya
  • English
    …
    9. Pre-primary education, village polytechnics, homecraft centres and childcare facilities.
    … (Fourth Schedule - Distribution of Functions between the National Government and the County Governments, Part 2 – County Governments)
  • Swahili
    …
    9. Elimu ya awali, vituo vya mafunzo mbalimbali kijijini, vituo vya ufundi na vituo vya malezi ya watoto.
    … (Kiambatisho cha Nne - Mgawanyo wa Kazi kati ya Serikali ya Kitaifa na Serikali za Kaunti, Sehemu ya 2 - Serikali za Kaunti)

Public Institutions and Services

Kenya
  • English
    The following principles shall guide all aspects of public finance in the Republic—
    ...
    (b) the public finance system shall promote an equitable society, and in particular—
    …
    (iii) expenditure shall promote the equitable development of the country, including by making special provision for marginalised groups and areas;
    … (Art. 201)
  • Swahili
    Kanuni zifuatazo zitaongoza nyanja zote za fedha za umma katika Jamhuri
    ...
    (b) mfumo wa fedha za umma utaimarisha jamii yenye usawa, na haswa-
    …
    (iii) matumizi yataimarisha maendeleo sawa ya nchi, ikiwa ni pamoja na kutunga sheria maalumu kwa ajili ya makundi na maeneo ya pembezoni;
    … (Kifungu cha 201)

Public Institutions and Services

Kenya
  • English
    The objects of the devolution of government are-
    …
    f. to promote social and economic development and the provision of proximate, easily accessible services throughout Kenya;
    … (Art. 174)
  • Swahili
    Malengo ya ugatuzi wa serikali ni-
    …
    f. kuimarisha maendeleo ya kijamii na kiuchumi na kutoa huduma karibu na wananchi, zinazopatikana kwa urahisi katika nchi nzima ya Kenya;
    … (Kifungu cha 174)

Public Institutions and Services

Kenya
  • English
    (1) The family is the natural and fundamental unit of society and the necessary basis of social order, and shall enjoy the recognition and protection of the State.
    ... (Art. 45)
  • Swahili
    (1) Familia ni kiungo cha asili na cha msingi cha jamii na msingi muhimu wa maadili ya kijamii, na itanufaika na kutambuliwa na kulindwa na Serikali.
    ... (Kifungu cha 45)

Public Institutions and Services

Kenya
  • English
    1. Every person has the right-
    …
    e. to social security; ...
    3. The State shall provide appropriate social security to persons who are unable to support themselves and their dependants. (Art. 43)
  • Swahili
    1. Kila mtu ana haki-
    …
    e. ya ulinzi wa kijamii; ...
    3. Serikali itatoa ulinzi stahiki wa kijamii kwa watu ambao hawawezi kujihudumia na kuwahudumia tegemezi wao. (Kifungu cha 43)

Sexual and Reproductive Rights

Kenya
  • 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)

Sexual and Reproductive Rights

Kenya
  • 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)