A right is what is legally yours.
Our rights are written in a document that contains all the laws of Kenya. The document is called the constitution of Kenya.
We all have rights and our rights should be respected.
Some basic rights are:
Right to life - life is important to all human beings. No one hasthe right to take another person’s life.
Right to basic needs (food, shelter, clothing and education) -every child should have adequate food, clothing, good medicinal care, education and shelter.
Right to shelter - place to protect from danger, rain.
Right to protection
Freedom of worship - Every Kenyan citizen is free to hold his or her own beliefs and belong to a religious group of his or her choice.
Right to vote - every Kenyan citizen above 18 years of age has a right to vote.
Right to fair trial - A person who has been arrested should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Right to own property - we are allowed to own property anywhere in Kenya. We can buy land or do business in any part of Kenya.
Freedom from discrimination -all people are equal before the law and should be protected from any discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, colour or tribe.
Importance of Human rights
When human rights are respected citizens live in peace and harmony.
Respect for human rights will help us feel secure and safe.
Promotes democracy in the society.
They are a guarantee for equal and fair treatment.
Children's rights helps them to grow up well and become good citizens
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