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Court ruling recognises freedom of expression as an instrumental right

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In a significant step towards safeguarding fundamental rights, Justice Samwel Mohochi recently delivered a groundbreaking verdict, declaring subversion unconstitutional for violating freedom of expression in Kenya.

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