The Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Chapter Three · Citizenship

Article 12

Art.12

Entitlements of citizens

English

(1)Every citizen is entitled to—

(a)the rights, privileges and benefits of citizenship, subject to the limits provided or permitted by this Constitution; and

(b)a Kenyan passport and any document of registration or identification issued by the State to citizens.

(2)A passport or other document referred to in clause (1) (b) may be denied, suspended or confiscated only in accordance with an Act of Parliament that satisfies the criteria referred to in Article 24.

Kiswahili

Haki za raia

(1)Kila raia anastahiki––

(a)kupata haki, fadhila na manufaa ya uraia kulingana na udhibiti uliowekwa au kama inavyoruhusiwa na Katiba hii; na

(b)kupata pasipoti ya Kenya na hati yoyote ya usajili au utambulisho unaotolewa na Taifa kwa raia.

(2)Pasipoti au hati nyingine inayorejelewa katika ibara ya (1) (b) inaweza kutopeanwa kwa mtu, matumizi yake kusimamishwa au kupokonywa tu kulingana na Sheria ya Bunge ambayo inatosheleza vigezo vilivyotajwa katika Kifungu cha 24.

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Text: Laws of Kenya: The Constitution of Kenya, 2010. Published by the National Council for Law Reporting (Kenya Law) with the Authority of the Attorney-General.

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