Values and Standards > Introduction

How and when were the values and/or standards introduced?

The constitution
values in 1998
standards in 1998
The Constitution provides for the establishment of the Public Service Commission. The Public Service Commissions Act, Chap. 185, articulates various values and standards which are expected of the civil servants.The standards and values are articulated in the Code of Regulations. The Code of Regulations has been part of the civil service since the colonial period but the last revision to it was done in 1992.

Legislation
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There are several acts of parliament regulating the activities and conduct of public servants in the country.

Regulation
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Code(s) of Ethics or Conduct
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The values and standards are contained in the Code of Regulations which was last revised in 1992.

Public Service Charter
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This does not apply in Kenya

Citizens Charter
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Service Standards
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uTo some extent this is covered by the Code of Regulations which, as already indicated, has been part of the Civil Sevice since the colonial period and was last revised in 1992.

National policy or discussion papers
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A code of ethics for public servants is being discussed but has not yet been finalized and therefore has not been made public.

Departmental or ministerial documents (e.g., annual reports, brochures, etc.)
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Speeches by head of state or government
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Mass media campaign
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Training institutes and schools
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