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Article 244 · Part 4—The National Police Service

Objects and functions of the National Police Service

In plain English

The National Police Service must aim for high professionalism and discipline, prevent corruption, be transparent and accountable, comply with human rights standards, train staff in competence, integrity and respect for rights, and build relationships with society.

The official text

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.

Summaries and answers are a plain-English guide written by Iam254, not legal advice. The official text is what counts. Official text: Constitution of Kenya, 2010, Kenya Law (National Council for Law Reporting), legislation as at 3 September 2010. It has not been amended since.