National Cohesion and Integration Act

6. Harassment on the basis of ethnicity

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

6. Harassment on the basis of ethnicity

(1)A person subjects another to harassment on the basis of ethnicity for the purposes of any provision referred to in section 4(d) where, on ethnic grounds, he engages in unwanted conduct which has the purpose or effect of—

(a)violating that other person’s dignity; or

(b)creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for him.

(2)Conduct shall be regarded as having the effect specified in subsection (1)(a) or (b) only if, having regard to all the circumstances, including in particular the perception of that other person, it should reasonably be considered as having that effect.

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Source: Kenya Law