Chapter Six - Leadership and Integrity

Article 73. Responsibilities of Leadership

Authority assigned to a State officer is a public trust to be exercised in a manner that is consistent with the purposes and objects of this Constitution.

Article 74. Oath of Office of State Officers

A person shall take and subscribe the oath or affirmation of office before assuming a State office.

Article 75. Conduct of State Officers

A State officer shall behave in a manner that avoids any conflict between personal interests and public or official duties.

Article 76. Financial Probity of State Officers

A gift or donation to a State officer on a public or official occasion is a gift or donation to the Republic.

Article 77. Restriction on Activities of State Officers

A full-time State officer shall not participate in any other gainful employment.

Article 78. Citizenship and Leadership

A person is not eligible for election or appointment to a State office unless the person is a citizen of Kenya.

Article 79. Legislation to Establish the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission

Parliament shall enact legislation to establish an independent ethics and anti-corruption commission.

Article 80. Legislation on Leadership

Parliament shall enact legislation for establishing procedures and mechanisms for the effective administration of Chapter six of the Constitution.