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Article 36 · Part 2—Rights and fundamental freedoms

Freedom of association

In plain English

You have the right to form, join or take part in any association, and nobody can be forced to join one. Any law requiring registration must not allow registration to be withheld or withdrawn unreasonably, and must provide a fair hearing before cancellation.

The official text

(1) Every person has the right to freedom of association, which includes the right to form, join or participate in the activities of an association of any kind.

(2) A person shall not be compelled to join an association of any kind.

(3) Any legislation that requires registration of an association of any kind shall provide that—

(a) registration may not be withheld or withdrawn unreasonably; and

(b) there shall be a right to have a fair hearing before a registration is cancelled.

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.