Elgeyo Marakwet Draft Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy (2018)

PREAMBLE
This Code is made pursuant to the constitution of Kenya 2010 chapter 6 of leadership and integrity and article 10 and 232 of values and principles of governance, section 52(1) of the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012 and section 5(1) of the County Public Officer Ethics Act, 2003 with the primary purpose of ensuring accountability, objectivity, honesty, discipline, integrity, commitment, impartiality and selfless service based solely on the public interest.
This Code also gives effect to the provisions of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption which was signed and ratified by Kenya on 9th December, 2003 and satisfies the provisions of Article 2(6) of the Constitution and the obligations of the Republic under Article 132 (1) (c) (iii).
This code contains rules of conduct and ethics to be observed by Elgeyo Marakwet County Public Officer s so as to maintain the integrity and impartiality of the County Public Service. The code does not in any way replace the regulations governing the discipline and general conduct of County Public Officer s. County Public Officer s must obey those regulations and all other applicable laws.
County Public Officer s should adhere to this code so as to ensure they promote leadership, integrity and good governance in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
Chairperson, ELGEYO/ MARAKWET COUNTY COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, ITEN.