Kenya's constitution

Main feature of the kneya's constitution in relation to culture promotion and protection is article eleven which is on promotion and protection of kenya's  national cultural expressions and heritage. the article provides a constitutional mandate for the government to formulate and implement national mechanisms for national cultural development.the bill of rights enshrined in the constitution provides for the protection of fundametal rights and freedoms including right to particapate and enjoy ones cultural rights. the constitution also provides for protection of the rights of minority groups in relation to developing their cultural values languages and practices. the fourth schedule of the constitution  devolves county activities and facilities to county governments thus commiting  local governments to provide for develpement of culture through alloaction of budgets, planning and  implementaion of cultural programmes at the local levels. the fifthcschedule  of the constitution further commits parliament  to develop enact a national culture legislation to ensure communities recieve compensation and royalties for use of their cultures and heritage.