Freedom of expression

English

(1)Every person has the right to freedom of expression, which includes—

(a)freedom to seek, receive or impart information or ideas;

(b)freedom of artistic creativity; and

(c)academic freedom and freedom of scientific research.

(2)The right to freedom of expression does not extend to—

(a)propaganda for war;

(b)incitement to violence;

(c)hate speech; or

(d)advocacy of hatred that—

(i)constitutes ethnic incitement, vilification of others or incitement to cause harm; or

(ii)is based on any ground of discrimination specified or contemplated in Article 27 (4).

(3)In the exercise of the right to freedom of expression, every person shall respect the rights and reputation of others.

Kiswahili

Uhuru wa kujieleza

(1)Kila mtu ana haki ya uhuru wa kujieleza ambao unajumuisha—

(a)uhuru wa kutafuta, kupokea au kutoa maelezo au maoni;

(b)uhuru wa ubunifu wa kisanii; na

(c)uhuru wa kiakademia na utafiti wa kisayansi.

(2)Haki ya uhuru wa kujieleza haijumuishi—

(a)propaganda za vita;

(b)uchochezi unaozua ghasia;

(c)matamshi ya chuki; au

(d)utetezi kwenye misingi ya chuki ambao—

(i)unajumuisha uchochezi wa kikabila, kuwatusi wengine au uchochezi wa kusababisha madhara; au

(ii)unaotokana na misingi yoyote ya ubaguzi iliyotajwa au kubainiwa katika Kifungu cha 27 (4).

(3)Katika kutekeleza uhuru wa kujieleza, kila mtu ataheshimu haki na hadhi ya watu wengine.