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Constitution of Kenya, 2010
through worship, practice, teaching or observance, including observance
of a day of worship.
(3) A person may not be denied access to any institution,
employment or facility, or the enjoyment of any right, because of the
person’s belief or religion.
(4) A person shall not be compelled to act, or engage in any act,
that is contrary to the person’s belief or religion.
Freedom of
expression.
33. (1) Every person has the right to freedom of expression,
which includes—
(a) freedom to seek, receive or impart information or ideas;
(b) freedom of artistic creativity; and
(c) academic freedom and freedom of scientific research.
(2) The right to freedom of expression does not extend to—
(a) propaganda for war;
(b) incitement to violence;
(c) hate speech; or
(d) advocacy of hatred that—
(i) constitutes ethnic incitement, vilification of others or
incitement to cause harm; or
(ii) is based on any ground of discrimination specified or
contemplated in Article 27 (4).
(3) In the exercise of the right to freedom of expression, every
person shall respect the rights and reputation of others.
Freedom of the
media.
34. (1) Freedom and independence of electronic, print and all other
types of media is guaranteed, but does not extend to any expression
specified in Article 33 (2).
(2) The State shall not—
(a) exercise control over or interfere with any person engaged in
broadcasting, the production or circulation of any publication
or the dissemination of information by any medium; or