The Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Chapter Four · The Bill of Rights

Article 39

Art.39

Freedom of movement and residence

English

(1)Every person has the right to freedom of movement.

(2)Every person has the right to leave Kenya.

(3)Every citizen has the right to enter, remain in and reside anywhere in Kenya.

Kiswahili

Uhuru wa kwenda popote na kuishi popote

(1)Kila mtu ana haki ya uhuru wa kutembea.

(2)Kila mtu ana haki ya kuondoka nchini Kenya.

(3)Kila raia ana haki ya kuingia, kubaki na kuishi kokote nchini Kenya.

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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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