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Reasons why devolved governments were established in Kenya

  The following are reasons why devolved governments were established in Kenya. They were established as a means of promoting democratic and accountable exercise of power. To Foster national unity by recognizing diversity. To give powers of self-governance to the people and enhance the participation of the people in the exercise of the powers of the State and in making decisions affecting them. To recognize the right of communities to manage their own affairs and to further their development. To protect and promote the interests and rights of minorities and marginalized communities. To promote social and economic development and the provision of services throughout Kenya. To ensure equitable sharing of national and local resources throughout Kenya. To facilitate the decentralization of State organs, their functions and services, from the capital of Kenya; To enhance checks, balances and the separation of powers. RELATED POSTS COMPARISON BETWEEN FISHING IN KENYA AND JAPAN THE CONCEP...

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...