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Article 242 of the Constitution of Kenya

Article
242
Index row title
(1) There is established the National Intelligence Service.
Source document
The Kenya Constitution
Provision ID
827b3125-2d7e-4071-99df-dbbc6ea45272

33 words

Verbatim text

(2) The National Intelligence Service— (a) is responsible for security intelligence and counter intelligence to enhance national security in accordance with this Constitution; and (b) performs any other functions prescribed by national legislation.145

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