ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Children Act
30. Duties and responsibilities of a child
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
30. Duties and responsibilities of a child
In the applications of the provisions of this Act and in any matter before a court of law concerning a child, due regard shall be had to the duties and responsibilities of a child to—(a)work for the cohesion of the family;(b)respect his parents, superiors and elders at all times and assist them in case of need provided that the child’s best interest shall remain paramount;(c)serve his national community by placing his physical and intellectual abilities at its service;(d)preserve and strengthen social and national solidarity;(e)preserve and strengthen the positive cultural values of his community in his relations with other members of that community;(f)attend school unless prevented by factors beyond their ability;(g)not discriminate against other children on account of ethnicity, race, disability, gender, social status or other grounds;(h)protect the environment;(i)not abuse or harm other children; and(j)not destroy any property.