The Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Chapter Four · The Bill of Rights

Article 36

Art.36

Freedom of association

English

(1)Every person has the right to freedom of association, which includes the right to form, join or participate in the activities of an association of any kind.

(2)A person shall not be compelled to join an association of any kind.

(3)Any legislation that requires registration of an association of any kind shall provide that—

(a)registration may not be withheld or withdrawn unreasonably; and

(b)there shall be a right to have a fair hearing before a registration is cancelled.

Kiswahili

Uhuru wa kutangamana

(1)Kila mtu ana haki ya uhuru wa kutangamana ambao unajumuisha haki ya kuanzisha, kujiunga na, au kushiriki katika shughuli za muungano wa aina yoyote.

(2)Mtu hatalazimishwa kujiunga na shirika la aina yoyote.

(3)Sheria yoyote inayohitaji usajili wa shirika la aina yoyote itaeleza kwamba—

(a)usajili huo hauwezi kuzuiwa au kuondolewa bila sababu maalum; na

(b)kutakuwepo haki ya kusikizwa kwa usawa kabla ya usajili huo kufutiliwa mbali.

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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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