Specific application of rights
Article 55: Youth
The State shall take measures, including affirmative action programmes, to ensure that the youth–
(a) access relevant education and training;
(b) have opportunities to associate, be represented and participate in political, social, economic and other spheres of life;
(c) access employment; and
(d) are protected from harmful cultural practices and exploitation.
Article 56:
The State shall put in place affirmative action programmes designed to ensure that minorities and marginalised groups–
(a) participate and are represented in governance and other spheres of life;
(b) are provided special opportunities in educational and economic fields;
(c) are provided special opportunities for access to employment;
(d) develop their cultural values, languages and practices; and (e) have reasonable access to water, health services and infrastructure.
Article 57: Older members of society
The State shall take measures to ensure the rights of older persons–
(a) to fully participate in the affairs of society;
(b) to pursue their personal development;
(c) to live in dignity and respect and be free from abuse; and
(d) to receive reasonable care and assistance from their family and the State.
Read: Kenyan Constitution: Chapter Four, Part 3, Articles 52 to 54