Constitution of Kenya

156. Attorney-General

Edition: 2010-09-03 · In force

156. Attorney-General

(1)There is established the office of Attorney-General.

(2)The Attorney-General shall be nominated by the President and, with the approval of the National Assembly, appointed by the President.

(3)The qualifications for appointment as Attorney-General are the same as for appointment to the office of Chief Justice.

(4)The Attorney-General—

(a)is the principal legal adviser to the Government;

(b)shall represent the national government in court or in any other legal proceedings to which the national government is a party, other than criminal proceedings; and

(c)shall perform any other functions conferred on the office by an Act of Parliament or by the President.

(5)The Attorney-General shall have authority, with the leave of the court, to appear as a friend of the court in any civil proceedings to which the Government is not a party.

(6)The Attorney-General shall promote, protect and uphold the rule of law and defend the public interest.

(7)The powers of the Attorney-General may be exercised in person or by subordinate officers acting in accordance with general or special instructions.

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Source: Kenya Law