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Chapter 6 · Art. 76

Financial probity of State officers

2010-as-amended · effective 2010-08-27

Official text

(1) A gift or donation to a State officer on a public or official occasion is a gift or donation to the Republic and shall be delivered to the State unless exempted under an Act of Parliament.
(2) A State officer shall not—
  (a) maintain a bank account outside Kenya except in accordance with an Act of Parliament; or
  (b) seek or accept a personal loan or benefit in circumstances that compromise the integrity of the State officer.
In simple words
  • A gift or donation to a State officer on a public occasion is a gift to the Republic and must be delivered to the State.
    Art. 76(1)

    (1) A gift or donation to a State officer on a public or official occasion is a gift or donation to the Republic and shall be delivered to the State unless exempted under an Act of Parliament.

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  • A State officer must not maintain a bank account outside Kenya except as an Act of Parliament allows.
    Art. 76(2)(a)

    (a) maintain a bank account outside Kenya except in accordance with an Act of Parliament; or

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  • A State officer must not seek or accept a personal loan or benefit that compromises their integrity.
    Art. 76(2)(b)

    (b) seek or accept a personal loan or benefit in circumstances that compromise the integrity of the State officer.

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Kids explanation
  • Gifts given to leaders at public events belong to the country.
    Art. 76(1)

    (1) A gift or donation to a State officer on a public or official occasion is a gift or donation to the Republic and shall be delivered to the State unless exempted under an Act of Parliament.

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