ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
National Police Service Act
71. Police officers prohibited from taking other employment
Edition: 2023-09-15 · In force
71. Police officers prohibited from taking other employment
(1)No member of the Service other than a Reserve Police officer, shall engage in any trade, business or employment, outside the scope of his duties as an officer of the Service if the trade, business or employment is in conflict of interest with the performance of the police officer's duties.(2)A member of the Service who intends to engage in other forms of employment shall apply for and obtain approval from the Commission.(3)The Commission may approve or reject the application under subsection (2).(4)The Commission shall maintain a register of all persons granted approval under subsection (3), indicating the particulars thereof, and shall submit copies of the register to the Cabinet Secretary.(5)For the avoidance of doubt, the laws on anti-corruption, the Public Officers Ethics Act (Cap. 185B), and other relevant laws shall apply to members of the Service.