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Article 246 of the Constitution of Kenya

Article
246
Index row title
(1) There is established the National Police Service 147
Source document
The Kenya Constitution
Provision ID
8d51159c-365f-488e-9275-ebc77853c8d2

146 words

Verbatim text

Commission. (2) The Commission consists of— (a) the following persons, each appointed by the President— (i)a person who is qualified to be appointed as a High Court Judge; (ii)two retired senior police officers; and (iii) three persons of integrity who have served the public with distinction; (b) the Inspector-General of the National Police Service; and (c) both Deputy Inspectors-General of the National Police Service. (3) The Commission shall— (a) recruit and appoint persons to hold or act in offices in the service, confirm appointments, and determine promotions and transfers within the National Police Service; (b) observing due process, exercise disciplinary control over and remove persons holding or acting in offices within the Service; and (c) perform any other functions prescribed by national legislation. (4) The composition of the National Police Service shall reflect the regional and ethnic diversity of the people of Kenya. Other police services.

What this means

  • The index files this text under article 246 of the Constitution of Kenya.
  • The passage runs to about 146 words.
  • Read plainly, it mentions police powers — it sets out what the police or other security services may do (the words used: “police”).

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