PART I: GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE AND OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION This part comprises the institutional framework for human resource management in the public service and official communication. SECTION A INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK A.1 Section A provides a summary of matters related to the administration and management of Government. It shall be read alongside the Constitution of Kenya, the Public Service Commission Act and Regulations and other legal statutes.
Values and Principles of Public Service A.2 (1) The Public Service shall be responsible for implementation of Government policies and programmes as guided by the following values and principles of public service as stipulated in Article 232 of the Constitution:
(i) high standards of professional ethics; (ii) efficient, effective and economic use of resources; (iii) responsive, prompt, effective, impartial and equitable provision of services; (iv) involvement of the people in the process of policy making; (v) accountability for administrative acts; (vi) transparency and provision to the public of timely, accurate information; (vii) fair competition and merit as the basis of appointments and promotions; (viii) representation of Kenya’s diverse communities; and (ix) affording adequate and equal opportunities for appointment, training and advancement, at all levels of the public service, of:
(a) men and women; (b) the members of all ethnic groups; and (c ) persons with disabilities.