ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
National Intelligence Service Act
3. Guiding principles
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
3. Guiding principles
(1)The Service shall, in fulfilling its mandate, observe and uphold the Bill of Rights, values and principles of governance under Article 10(2), the values and principles of public service under Article 232(1) and the principles of national security in Article 238(2) of the Constitution and shall within the Service—(a)strive to achieve the highest standards of professionalism and discipline amongst its members;(b)prevent corruption and promote and practice transparency and accountability;(c)comply with the constitutional standards of human rights and fundamental freedoms;(d)train its staff to the highest possible standards of competence and integrity and to respect rights and fundamental freedoms and dignity; and(e)ensure that recruitment to the Service reflects the diversity of the Kenyan people in equitable proportions.(2)The powers and functions of the Service are to be exercised and performed only in the interests of national security, Kenya’s foreign relations or national economic well-being.