The Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Chapter Fourteen · National Security

Article 244

Art.244

Objects and functions of the National Police Service

English

The National Police Service shall—

(a)strive for the highest standards of professionalism and discipline among its members;

(b)prevent corruption and promote and practice transparency and accountability;

(c)comply with constitutional standards of human rights and fundamental freedoms;

(d)train staff to the highest possible standards of competence and integrity and to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms and dignity; and

(e)foster and promote relationships with the broader society.

Kiswahili

Malengo na kazi ya Huduma ya Kitaifa ya Polisi

(1)Huduma za Polisi za Kitaifa—

(a)zitajitahidi kufikia viwango vya juu zaidi vya utaalamu na nidhamu miongoni mwa wanachama wa huduma hizo;

(b)zitazuia ufisadi, na kukuza na kutekeleza uwazi na uwajibikaji;

(c)zitazingatia viwango vya kikatiba vya haki za binadamu na uhuru wa kimsingi;

(d)zitawapa wafanyakazi wake mafunzo kwa viwango vya juu zaidi iwezekanavyo katika ustadi na uadilifu na kuheshimu haki za binadamu, uhuru wa kimsingi na hadhi ya binadamu; na

(e)zitajenga na kukuza mahusiano na jamii.

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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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