The Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Chapter Four · The Bill of Rights

Article 57

Art.57

Older members of society

English

The State shall take measures to ensure the rights of older persons—

(a)to fully participate in the affairs of society;

(b)to pursue their personal development;

(c)to live in dignity and respect and be free from abuse; and

(d)to receive reasonable care and assistance from their family and the State.

Kiswahili

Wazee katika jamii

Serikali itachukua hatua ili kuhakikisha haki za wazee––

(a)kushiriki kikamilifu katika masuala ya jamii;

(b)kufuatilia ustawi wao wa kibinafsi;

(c)kuishi katika hadhi na heshima na kuwa huru kutokana na dhuluma; na

(d)kupata malezi ya kufaa na msaada kutoka kwa familia zao na Serikali.

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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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