Implementation of rights and fundamental freedoms

English

(1)It is a fundamental duty of the State and every State organ to observe, respect, protect, promote and fulfil the rights and fundamental freedoms in the Bill of Rights.

(2)The State shall take legislative, policy and other measures, including the setting of standards, to achieve the progressive realisation of the rights guaranteed under Article 43.

(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.

(4)The State shall enact and implement legislation to fulfil its international obligations in respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Kiswahili

Utekelezaji wa haki na uhuru wa kimsingi

(1)Ni wajibu wa kimsingi wa Serikali na kila idara ya Serikali kuzingatia, kuheshimu, kulinda, kukuza na kutimiza haki na uhuru wa kimsingi katika Sheria za Haki.

(2)Serikali itachukua hatua za kisheria, kisera na nyinginezo ikijumuisha uwekaji wa viwango ili kufanikisha upatikanaji endelevu wa haki hizo kama ilivyohakikishwa chini ya Kifungu cha 43.

(3)Ni wajibu wa idara zote za Serikali na maafisa wote wa umma kushughulikia mahitaji ya makundi ya watu walio hatarini katika jamii, ikijumuisha wanawake, wazee katika jamii, watu wenye ulemavu, watoto, vijana na jamii za walio wachache au zilizotengwa, pamoja na jamii fulani za kikabila, kidini au kitamaduni.

(4)Serikali itatunga na kutekeleza sheria ili kutimiza wajibu wake wa kimataifa kuhusu haki za binadamu na uhuru wa kimsingi.