Article 19. Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
The Bill of Rights is an integral part of Kenya’s democratic state and is the framework for social, economic and cultural policies.
Chapter Four - Part 1. General provisions relating to the Bill of Rights
Article 20. Application of Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights applies to all law and binds all State organs and all persons.
Article 21. Implementation of Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
It is a fundamental duty of the State and every State organ to observe, respect, protect, promote and fulfil the rights and fundamental freedoms in the Bill of Rights.
Article 22. Enforcement of Bill of Rights
Every person has the right to institute court proceedings claiming that a right or fundamental freedom in the Bill of Rights has been denied, violated or infringed, or is threatened.
Article 23. Authority of Courts to Uphold and Enforce the Bill of Rights
The High Court has jurisdiction to hear and determine applications for redress of a denial, violation or infringement of, or threat to, a right or fundamental freedom in the Bill of Rights.
Article 24. Limitation of Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
A right or fundamental freedom in the Bill of Rights shall not be limited except by law, and then only to the extent that the limitation is reasonable and justifiable in an open and democratic society.
Article 25. Fundamental Rights and Freedoms That May Not Be Limited
The rights and fundamental freedoms that shall not be limited include freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and freedom from slavery or servitude.