Chapter 3 · Art. 12

Entitlements of citizens

2010-as-amended · effective 2010-08-27

Official text

(1) Every citizen is entitled to—
  (a) the rights, privileges and benefits of citizenship, subject to the limits provided or permitted by this Constitution; and
  (b) a Kenyan passport and any document of registration or identification issued by the State to citizens.
(2) A passport or other document referred to in clause (1)(b) may be denied, suspended or confiscated only in accordance with an Act of Parliament that satisfies the criteria referred to in Article 24.

In simple words

Every citizen is entitled to the rights, privileges and benefits of citizenship.
Art. 12(1)(a)
(a) the rights, privileges and benefits of citizenship, subject to the limits provided or permitted by this Constitution; and
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Every citizen is entitled to a Kenyan passport and identification documents.
Art. 12(1)(b)
(b) a Kenyan passport and any document of registration or identification issued by the State to citizens.
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Kids explanation

Every Kenyan citizen has the right to a passport and an ID.
Art. 12(1)(b)
(b) a Kenyan passport and any document of registration or identification issued by the State to citizens.
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