Chapter 13, Part 1 · Art. 232

Values and principles of public service

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

Official text

(1) The values and principles of public service include—
  (a) high standards of professional ethics;
  (b) efficient, effective and economic use of resources;
  (c) responsive, prompt, effective, impartial and equitable provision of services;
  (d) involvement of the people in the process of policy making;
  (e) accountability for administrative acts;
  (f) transparency and provision to the public of timely, accurate information;
  (g) subject to paragraphs (h) and (i), fair competition and merit as the basis of appointments and promotions;
  (h) representation of Kenya’s diverse communities; and
  (i) affording adequate and equal opportunities for appointment, training and advancement, at all levels of the public service, of—
    (i) men and women;
    (ii) the members of all ethnic groups; and
    (iii) persons with disabilities.
(2) The values and principles of public service apply to public service in—
  (a) all State organs in both levels of government; and
  (b) all State corporations.
(3) Parliament shall enact legislation to give full effect to this Article.

In simple words

Public service values include high professional ethics and the efficient, effective and economic use of resources.
Art. 232(1)
(1) The values and principles of public service include— (a) high standards of professional ethics; (b) efficient, effective and economic use of resources; (c) responsive, prompt, effective, impartial and equitable provision of services; (d) involvement of the people in the process of policy making; (e) accountability for administrative acts; (f) transparency and provision to the public of timely, accurate information; (g) subject to paragraphs (h) and (i), fair competition and merit as the basis of appointments and promotions; (h) representation of Kenya’s diverse communities; and (i) affording adequate and equal opportunities for appointment, training and advancement, at all levels of the public service, of— (i) men and women; (ii) the members of all ethnic groups; and (iii) persons with disabilities.
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Services must be prompt, impartial and equitable, with public involvement in policy making.
Art. 232(1)(c)
(c) responsive, prompt, effective, impartial and equitable provision of services;
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Appointments and promotions should be based on fair competition and merit, and reflect Kenya's diverse communities.
Art. 232(1)(g)
(g) subject to paragraphs (h) and (i), fair competition and merit as the basis of appointments and promotions;
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Kids explanation

Public servants must be honest, fair and serve everyone equally.
Art. 232(1)
(1) The values and principles of public service include— (a) high standards of professional ethics; (b) efficient, effective and economic use of resources; (c) responsive, prompt, effective, impartial and equitable provision of services; (d) involvement of the people in the process of policy making; (e) accountability for administrative acts; (f) transparency and provision to the public of timely, accurate information; (g) subject to paragraphs (h) and (i), fair competition and merit as the basis of appointments and promotions; (h) representation of Kenya’s diverse communities; and (i) affording adequate and equal opportunities for appointment, training and advancement, at all levels of the public service, of— (i) men and women; (ii) the members of all ethnic groups; and (iii) persons with disabilities.
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