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Constitution of Kenya, 2010
8. There shall be no State religion.
State and religion.
9. (1) The national symbols of the Republic are––
National symbols and
national days.
(a) the national flag;
(b) the national anthem;
(c) the coat of arms; and
(d) the public seal.
(2) The national symbols are as set out in the Second Schedule.
(3) The national days are––
(a) Madaraka Day, to be observed on 1st June;
(b) Mashujaa Day, to be observed on 20th October; and
(c) Jamhuri Day, to be observed on 12th December.
(4) A national day shall be a public holiday.
(5) Parliament may enact legislation prescribing other public
holidays, and providing for observance of public holidays.
10. (1) The national values and principles of governance in this National values
Article bind all State organs, State officers, public officers and all persons and principles of
governance.
whenever any of them––
(a) applies or interprets this Constitution;
(b) enacts, applies or interprets any law; or
(c) makes or implements public policy decisions.
(2) The national values and principles of governance include––
(a) patriotism, national unity, sharing and devolution of power,
the rule of law, democracy and participation of the people;
(b) human dignity, equity, social justice, inclusiveness, equality,
human rights, non-discrimination and protection of the
marginalised;
(c) good governance, integrity, transparency and accountability;
and