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Article 232 of the Constitution of Kenya

Article
232
Index row title
(1) The values and principles of public service include—
Source document
The Kenya Constitution
Provision ID
818b048a-0bdf-4164-98b2-2b7b5c43ee53

147 words

Verbatim text

(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.

What this means

  • The index files this text under article 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
  • The passage runs to about 147 words.
  • Read plainly, it mentions fair hearing — it guarantees a fair hearing — a court or tribunal that hears you and decides impartially (the words used: “impartial”); it mentions freedom of expression — it protects speaking, writing, publishing or holding an opinion (the words used: “impartial”); it mentions equality and non-discrimination — it requires equal treatment or forbids discrimination (the words used: “equal”).

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