Public Finance Management Act

162. Obligations of public officers with respect to county government resources

Edition: 2026-09-25 · In force

162. Obligations of public officers with respect to county government resources

(1)Every public officer employed in or by the county government shall comply with the Constitution and all laws relating to conduct of public officers when carrying out a responsibility imposed, or exercising a power conferred, by this Act.

(2)Every public officer shall also—

(a)comply with the provisions of this Act so far as they are applicable to the officer;

(b)ensure that the resources within the officer’s area of responsibility are used in a way that—

(i)is lawful and authorised; and

(ii)effective, efficient, economical and transparent; and

(c)within the officer’s area of responsibility—

(i)ensure that adequate arrangements are made for the proper use, custody, safeguarding and maintenance of public property; and

(ii)use the officer’s best efforts to prevent any damage from being done to the financial interests of the county government.

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Source: Kenya Law