Outline the rights of a child as contained in the Kenyan constitution.
Answer:
- A child has a right to a name and nationality from birth.
- A child has a right to free and compulsory basic education.
- Right to access basic nutrition, shelter and health care.
- Right to parental care with equal responsibility of the mother and father.
- Protection from abuse neglect, hazardous/harmful cultural practices or violence.
- Not to be detained except as a measure of the last resort.