The Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Chapter Four · The Bill of Rights

Article 25

Art.25

Fundamental Rights and freedoms that may not be limited

English

Despite any other provision in this Constitution, the following rights and fundamental freedoms shall not be limited—

(a)freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment;

(b)freedom from slavery or servitude;

(c)the right to a fair trial; and

(d)the right to an order of habeas corpus.

Kiswahili

Haki na uhuru wa Kimsingi ambao hauwezi kudhibitiwa

Licha ya kifungu kingine chochote katika Katiba hii, haki na uhuru wa kimsingi zifuatazo hazitadhibitiwa––

(a)uhuru kutokana na mateso na unyanyasaji au adhabu zinazokiuka hadhi ya ubinadamu;

(b)uhuru kutokana na utumwa;

(c)haki ya usikilizaji wa kesi kwa usawa; na

(d)haki ya kupewa amri ya kufikishwa mahakamani.

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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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