Article 75. Conduct of State officers
Official Constitutional Text
75. (1) A State officer shall behave, whether in public and official life, in private life, or in association with other persons, in a manner that avoids—
(a) any conflict between personal interests and public or official duties;
(b) compromising any public or official interest in favour of a personal interest; or
(c) demeaning the office the officer holds.
(2) A person who contravenes clause (1), or Article 76, 77 or 78 (2)—
(a) shall be subject to the applicable disciplinary procedure for the relevant office; and
(b) may, in accordance with the disciplinary procedure referred to in paragraph (a), be dismissed or otherwise removed from office.
(3) A person who has been dismissed or otherwise removed from office for a contravention of the provisions specified in clause (2) is disqualified from holding any other State office.
Plain English Explanation
This is a simplified summary to explain this article in clear language. It is not the legal text of the Constitution.
Article 75 of the Kenyan Constitution enforces strict ethical standards for state officers, requiring them to behave honorably in both their public and private lives. It demands that officials avoid any conflicts of interest, protect public resources from personal exploitation, and refrain from any behavior that demeans their official position. Anyone who violates these conduct rules, or specific regulations regarding financial integrity and restrictions on outside employment, will face disciplinary action and can be dismissed or removed from office. Crucially, if an official is removed for breaking these ethical codes, they face a lifetime ban and are legally disqualified from holding any other state office in Kenya.