Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act

63. Suspension, etc., if convicted of corruption or economic crime

Edition: 2025-08-19 · In force

63. Suspension, etc., if convicted of corruption or economic crime

(1)A public officer who is convicted of corruption or economic crime shall be suspended without pay with effect from the date of the conviction pending the outcome of any appeals.

(2)The public officer ceases to be suspended if the conviction is overturned on appeal.

(3)The public officer shall be dismissed if—

(a)the time period for appealing against the conviction expires without the conviction being appealed; or

(b)the conviction is upheld on appeal.

(4)This section does not apply with respect to an office if the Constitution limits or provides for the grounds upon which a holder of the office may be removed or the circumstances in which the office must be vacated.

(5)This section does not apply with respect to a conviction that occurred before this Act came into operation.

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Source: Kenya Law