Chapter 14, Part 2 · Art. 241
Establishment of Kenya Defence Forces and Defence Council
- The Kenya Defence Forces consist of the Kenya Army, the Kenya Air Force and the Kenya Navy.
Art. 241(2)
(2) The Kenya Defence Forces consist of— (a) the Kenya Army; (b) the Kenya Air Force; and (c) the Kenya Navy.
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Art. 241(3)(a)
(a) are responsible for the defence and protection of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic;
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Art. 241(3)(c)
(c) may be deployed to restore peace in any part of Kenya affected by unrest or instability only with the approval of the National Assembly.
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- The Defence Forces protect the country and help in emergencies.
Art. 241(3)
(3) The Kenya Defence Forces— (a) are responsible for the defence and protection of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic; (b) shall assist and cooperate with other authorities in situations of emergency or disaster, and report to the National Assembly whenever deployed in such circumstances; and (c) may be deployed to restore peace in any part of Kenya affected by unrest or instability only with the approval of the National Assembly.
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