🏛️ Chapter 1
Sovereignty and Supreme Law All sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya. The Constitution is the supreme law — any law inconsistent with it is void.
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🗺️ Chapter 2
The Republic Kenya is a sovereign republic. National values including human dignity, equity, transparency and accountability bind all state organs and public officers.
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🪪 Chapter 3
Citizenship Kenya recognises dual citizenship. A person born to a Kenyan mother or father is a citizen by birth regardless of where they are born.
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⚖️ Chapter 4
The Bill of Rights The heart of the Constitution. Fundamental rights and freedoms that every person in Kenya is entitled to — not just citizens. Enforceable in court.
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🌍 Chapter 5
Land and Environment All land in Kenya belongs to the people. Land is classified as public, community or private. Non-citizens cannot own freehold land.
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🎖️ Chapter 6
Leadership and Integrity Chapter 6 sets integrity standards for all state officers. Used to challenge candidates and remove officials from office. Every citizen should know it.
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🗳️ Chapter 7
Representation of the People Governs elections, political parties and the electoral system. Understanding it protects your vote and enables you to challenge electoral irregularities.
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🏛️ Chapter 8
The Legislature Parliament consists of the National Assembly and the Senate. Parliament makes laws, approves budgets and oversees the executive.
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👔 Chapter 9
The Executive The executive consists of the President, Deputy President and Cabinet. The President is both Head of State and Head of Government.
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⚖️ Chapter 10
Judiciary The Judiciary is independent. It interprets the Constitution and resolves disputes. Citizens have the right to access courts without paying fees for Bill of Rights cases.
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🏙️ Chapter 11
Devolution 47 county governments with their own executives and assemblies. Counties receive at least 15 percent of national revenue. Citizens can hold county governments directly accountable.
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💰 Chapter 12
Public Finance Governs how public money is collected, managed and spent. Every Kenyan has the right to know how public funds are used.
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👥 Chapter 13
The Public Service The public service must reflect Kenya's diversity. Merit-based appointments. No more than two-thirds of any public body from one gender.
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🛡️ Chapter 14
National Security The National Police Service, Kenya Defence Forces and National Intelligence Service are all subject to civilian oversight and the Constitution.
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🔍 Chapter 15
Commissions and Independent Offices Eighteen constitutional commissions and independent offices that protect democracy, rights and accountability. Every citizen should know what each does.
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📜 Chapter 16
Amendment of the Constitution The Constitution can only be changed through a rigorous process. Some provisions require a referendum. Citizens have the power to initiate constitutional amendments.
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📋 Chapter 17
General Provisions Transitional provisions, interpretation and general provisions that complete the constitutional framework.
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📋 Chapter 18
Transitional and Consequential Provisions Provides for the transition from the former constitutional order to the current framework, including transitional arrangements for institutions, officers and pending matters. The Sixth Schedule contains most of the transitional provisions.
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