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The constitutional rights of a Kenyan citizen

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  The Bill of Rights (chapter 5 of the Kenya Constitution) spells out rights and freedoms to which a Kenyan citizen is entitled. These are: the right to life. Life should not be intentionally ended. Personal freedom (the right to liberty). One should not be unjustly confined or arrested. Freedom of conscience. One is free to think or believe as they desire and is free to belong to a faith, religion or denomination of their choice. One is also free to construct and maintain places of religious instruction at their own cost. Freedom of expression (Freedom of speech). However, one is not allowed to defame others, disclose state secrets or incite others to unlawful acts. Freedom of association and assembly. One is free to form or join groups or associations of one‟s choice as long as they are not involved in criminal activities. Freedom of movement. Every Kenyan has the right to travel and move freely within the country as long as they do not trespass onto private property and gazetted...