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Kenyan Constitution, Chapter Fourteen, Part 3 and 4, Article 242 to 244

BY Juma · December 20, 2016 06:12 am

National Security

Part 3: The National Intelligence Service

Article 242: The Establishment of the National Intelligence Service

(1) There is established the National Intelligence Service.
(2) The National Intelligence Service–

(a) is responsible for security intelligence and counter intelligence to enhance national security in accordance with this Constitution; and
(b) performs any other functions prescribed by national legislation.

Part 4: The National Police Service

Article 243: Establishment of the National Police Service

1) There is established the National Police Service.
(2) The National Police Service consists of–

(a) the Kenya Police Service; and
(b) the Administration Police Service.

(3) The National Police Service is a national service and shall function throughout Kenya.
(4) Parliament shall enact legislation to give full effect to this Article.

Article 244: Objectives and functions of the National Police Service

The National Police Service shall–

(a) strive for the highest standards of professionalism and discipline among its members;

(b) prevent corruption and promote and practice transparency and accountability;

(c) comply with constitutional standards of human rights and fundamental freedoms;

(d) train staff to the highest possible standards of competence and integrity and to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms and dignity; and

(e) foster and promote relationships with the broader society.

 

Juma is an enthusiastic journalist who believes that journalism has power to change the world either negatively or positively depending on how one uses it. (020) 528 0222 or Email: info@sokodirectory.com

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