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Constitution of Kenya, 2010
(6) Any treaty or convention ratified by Kenya shall form part of
the law of Kenya under this Constitution.
Defence of this
Constitution.
3. (1) Every person has an obligation to respect, uphold and
defend this Constitution.
(2) Any attempt to establish a government otherwise than in
compliance with this Constitution is unlawful.
CHAPTER TWO––THE REPUBLIC
Declaration of the
Republic.
Territory of Kenya.
Devolution and
access to services.
4. (1) Kenya is a sovereign Republic.
(2) The Republic of Kenya shall be a multi-party democratic State
founded on the national values and principles of governance referred
to in Article 10.
5. Kenya consists of the territory and territorial waters comprising
Kenya on the effective date, and any additional territory and territorial
waters as defined by an Act of Parliament.
6. (1) The territory of Kenya is divided into the counties specified
in the First Schedule.
(2) The governments at the national and county levels are distinct
and inter-dependent and shall conduct their mutual relations on the basis
of consultation and cooperation.
(3) A national State organ shall ensure reasonable access to its
services in all parts of the Republic, so far as it is appropriate to do so
having regard to the nature of the service.
National, official and
other languages.
7. (1) The national language of the Republic is Kiswahili.
(2) The official languages of the Republic are Kiswahili and
English.
(3) The State shall––
(a) promote and protect the diversity of language of the people
of Kenya; and
(b) promote the development and use of indigenous languages,
Kenyan Sign language, Braille and other communication
formats and technologies accessible to persons with
disabilities.