The Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Chapter Fourteen · National Security

Article 242

Art.242

Establishment of National Intelligence Service

English

(1)There is established the National Intelligence Service.

(2)The National Intelligence Service—

(a)is responsible for security intelligence and counter intelligence to enhance national security in accordance with this Constitution; and

(b)performs any other functions prescribed by national legislation.

Kiswahili

Kubuniwa kwa Huduma ya Upelelezi ya Kitaifa

(1)Huduma ya Upelelezi ya Kitaifa imebuniwa.

(2)Huduma ya Upelelezi ya Kitaifa––

(a)Inawajibika katika upelelezi wa kiusalama na wa kuzuia tishio lolote kwa usalama ili kuboresha usalama wa kitaifa kulingana na Katiba hii; na

(b)hutekeleza majukumu mengine yoyote yaliyotolewa kwa mujibu wa sheria ya kitaifa.

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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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