Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act

4. Guiding principles

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

In fulfilling its mandate, the Office shall be guided by the Constitution and the following fundamental principles—

(a)the diversity of the people of Kenya;

(b)impartiality and gender equity;

(c)the rules of natural justice;

(d)promotion of public confidence in the integrity of the Office;

(e)the need to discharge the functions of the Office on behalf of the people of Kenya;

(f)the need to serve the cause of justice, prevent abuse of the legal process and public interest;

(g)protection of the sovereignty of the people;

(h)secure the observance of democratic values and principles; and

(i)promotion of constitutionalism.