CHAPTER 2: THE REPUBLIC

8. State and religion

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• 4. Declaration of the Republic
• 5. Territory of Kenya
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Official Constitutional Text

8. There shall be no State religion.

Plain English Explanation

This is a simplified summary prepared by legal scholars to explain this article in clear language. It is not the legal text of the Constitution.

This article establishes that Kenya is a secular state.

The government (the State) shall not adopt, promote, or favour any religion over another. All religions are treated equally, and there is separation between religion and state affairs.

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