The Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Chapter Five · Land and Environment

Article 66

Art.66

Regulation of land use and property

English

(1)The State may regulate the use of any land, or any interest in or right over any land, in the interest of defence, public safety, public order, public morality, public health, or land use planning.

(2)Parliament shall enact legislation ensuring that investments in property benefit local communities and their economies.

Kiswahili

Usimamizi wa matumizi ya ardhi na mali

(1)Serikali inaweza kudhibiti matumizi ya ardhi yoyote au haki yoyote katika ardhi kwa madhumuni ya ulinzi, usalama wa umma, utaratibu wa umma, maadili ya umma, afya ya umma, au mpangilio wa matumizi ya ardhi.

(2)Sheria ili kuhakikisha kwamba uwekezaji katika ardhi ni kwa manufaa ya jamii na uchumi wao.

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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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