Kenya Coast Guard Service Act

4. Guiding principles

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

4. Guiding principles

(1)The Service shall observe and uphold the national values and principles of governance set out in Article 10(2), the Bill of Rights enshrined in Chapter Four, the values and principles of public service set out in Article 232(1) and the principles of national security set out in Article 238(2) of the Constitution and shall—

(a)strive for the highest standards of professionalism and discipline;

(b)promote and practice transparency;

(c)comply with constitutional standards of human rights and fundamental freedoms;

(d)reflect the diversity of Kenya; and

(e)in so far as it is practicable, ensure that not more than two-thirds of the members of the Service shall be of the same gender.

(2)The Cabinet Secretary shall be responsible for the implementation of the Act.

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Source: Kenya Law