Chapter 14, Part 1 · Art. 239
National security organs
- The national security organs are the Kenya Defence Forces, the National Intelligence Service and the National Police Service.
Art. 239(1)
(1) The national security organs are— (a) the Kenya Defence Forces; (b) the National Intelligence Service; and (c) the National Police Service.
Read the full article → - Their primary object is to promote and guarantee national security in accordance with the principles in Article 238(2).
Art. 239(2)
(2) The primary object of the national security organs and security system is to promote and guarantee national security in accordance with the principles mentioned in Article 238(2).
Read the full article → - They must not act in a partisan manner or further the interest of a political party.
Art. 239(3)
(3) In performing their functions and exercising their powers, the national security organs and every member of the national security organs shall not— (a) act in a partisan manner; (b) further any interest of a political party or cause; or (c) prejudice a political interest or political cause that is legitimate under this Constitution.
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- Kenya's security organs are the army, the intelligence service and the police.
Art. 239(1)
(1) The national security organs are— (a) the Kenya Defence Forces; (b) the National Intelligence Service; and (c) the National Police Service.
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