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Article 7

National, official and other languages

In plain English

Kiswahili is the national language; Kiswahili and English are the official languages. The State must promote language diversity, indigenous languages, Kenyan Sign language, Braille and other formats accessible to persons with disabilities.

The official text

(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.

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.