GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 5901

PURSUANT to section 37 of the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012 the County Government of Lamu establishes this Leadership and Integrity Code to be observed by and binding upon State Officers in the County Executive Committee. THE LEADERSHIP AND INTEGRITY ACT (No. 19 of 2012) LEADERSHIP AND INTEGRITY CODE FOR STATE OFFICERS IN THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF LAMU PART I—STATEMENT OF INTENT A Leadership and Integrity Code for State Officers in the County Executive Committee of County Government of Lamu made pursuant to the provisions of Section 37 of the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012 and to give effect to Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. The Code is intended to establish standards of integrity and ethical conduct in the leadership and management of public affairs of the County Executive Committee by ensuring that the State Officers respect the values, principles and provisions of the Constitution and other applicable laws or policies on the standards of conduct and performance expected of holders of public office in the discharge of their duties. PART II—PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS Citation 1. This Code may be cited as the Leadership and Integrity Code for State Officers in the County Executive Committee of County Government of Lamu. Commencement 2. This Code shall come into operation upon its publication in the Kenya Gazette. Interpretation 3. (1) In this Code, unless the context otherwise requires— “Act” means the Leadership and Integrity Act, No. 19 of 2012; 18th June, 2021 THE KENYA GAZETTE “Authorized Officer” means the County Secretary for the time being of the County Government of Lamu; “Bank Account” has the meaning assigned to it under Section 2 of the Act; “Code” means the Leadership and Integrity Code for State Officers in the County Executive Committee of the County Government of Lamu; “Commission” means the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission established under section 3 of the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission Act, 2011; “County Government” means the County Government of Lamu; “County Public Service Board” means the Lamu County Public Service Board; “Constitution” means the Constitution of Kenya, 2010; “Gazette” means the Kenya Gazette; “His” includes the expression “her”; “Office” means the office of a member of the County Executive Committee of Lamu; “Personal Interest” means a matter in which a State Officer has a direct or indirect pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest and includes the interest of his or her spouse, child, business associate or agent; “Public Officer” has the meaning assigned to it under Article 260 of the Constitution; “Regulations” means the Regulations made by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission pursuant to section 54 of the Act; “Serving State Officer” means a State Officer who is in office at the time of commencement of this Code; “Sexual harassment” has the meaning assigned to it under the Public Officer Ethics Act; “State Officer” means a Member of the County Executive Committee of Lamu; (2) If any provision of this Code is inconsistent with the General Leadership and Integrity Code under part II of the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012, the latter shall prevail. 4. Application of the Constitution and the Public Officer Ethics Act, 2003 (1) The provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution shall form part of this code. (2) Unless otherwise provided in this Code, the provisions of the Public Officer Ethics Act and any other relevant legislation shall form part of this code in so far as they conform to the provisions of the Leadership and Integrity Act. 5. Commitment to the Code (1) A State Officer elected or appointed to the County Government shall sign and commit to this Code at the time of taking oath of office or within seven days of assuming office. (2) A serving State Officer shall sign and commit to this Code within seven days of the publication of the Code in the Gazette. (3) The declaration of commitment to the Code shall take the form and structure set out in the First Schedule to this Code. PART II—REQUIREMENTS Rule of Law 6. (1) A State Officer shall respect and abide by the Constitution and all other laws; (2) A State Officer shall carry out the duties of the office in accordance with the law; (3) In carrying out the duties of the office, a State Officer shall not violate the rights and fundamental freedoms of any person. Public trust 7. A State Office is a position of public trust and the authority and responsibility vested in a State Officer shall be exercised by the State Officer in the best interest of the office and the people of Kenya. Independence and Impartiality 8. State Officers shall be independent and impartial and act in a fair manner that avoids creating appearance or apprehension of bias; they shall not be influenced by self-interest, outside pressure, political consideration, public clamour, loyalty to a political party or fear of criticism in the discharge of their duties and responsibilities. Competence 9. In discharging their duties and responsibilities, State Officers shall ensure the highest levels of efficiency and efficacy guarded by the highest standards of professionalism based on continuous improvement of knowledge, skills and attitudes. Responsibility and Duties 10. Subject to the Constitution and any other law, a State Officer shall take personal responsibility for the reasonably foreseeable consequences of any actions or omissions arising from the discharge of the duties of his or her office. Performance of Duties 11. A State Officer shall, to the best of their ability – (1) carry out the duties of the office efficiently and honestly; (2) carry out the duties of the office in a transparent and accountable manner; (3) keep accurate records and documents relating to the functions of the office; and (4) report truthfully on all matters of the office. Professionalism 12. A State Officer shall— (1) carry out the duties of the office in a manner that maintains public confidence in the integrity of the office; (2) treat members of the public, staff and other state and public officers with courtesy and respect; (3) not discriminate against any person, except as is expressly provided by the law; (4) to the extent appropriate to the office, maintain high standards of performance and level of professionalism within the office and; (5) if the State Officer is a member of a professional body, observe and subscribe to the ethical and professional requirements of that body in so far as the requirements do not contravene the Constitution, any other law or this Code. Confidentiality 13. A State Officer shall not subject to Article 35 of the Constitution, Section 4 of the Access to Information Act and any other relevant law, disclose or cause to be disclosed any information in his or her custody to any unauthorized person. Financial Integrity 14. (1) A State Officer shall not use the office to unlawfully or wrongfully enrich himself or herself or any other person. (2) Subject to Article 76 (2) (b) of the Constitution, a State Officer shall not accept a personal loan or benefit which may compromise the State Officer in carrying out his or her duties. 2670 2670 (3) A State Officer shall submit an initial declaration of income, assets and liabilities within thirty days of assuming office and thereafter make biennial declarations to the office, and a final declaration within (30) days of ceasing to be a State Officer. (4) A declaration filed by a State Officer in accordance with the provisions of sub-paragraph (3) shall be accessible to the Commission and any other person, subject to the provisions of Section 30 of the Public Officer Ethics Act, 2003. (5) A State Officer shall pay any taxes, loans or other debts due from him within the prescribed period. (6) A State Officer shall not neglect his financial or legal obligations. Moral and Ethical Requirements 15. (1) A State Officer shall at all times observe and maintain the following ethical and moral requirements— (a) Demonstrate honesty in the conduct of his or her public and private affairs; (b) Not to engage in activities that amount to abuse of office; (c) Accurately and honesty represent information to the public; (d) Not engage in wrongful conduct in furtherance of personal benefit; (e) Not misuse public resources; (f) Not falsify any records; (g) Not have inappropriate sexual relations with other State Officers, staff of the office or any other person; (h) Not engage in actions which would lead to the State Officer’s removal from the membership of a professional body in accordance with the law; (i) Not commit offences and in particular, any of the offences under parts XV and XVI of the Penal Code, Sexual offences act, 2006, the Counter-Trafficking in Persons Act, 2008, and the Children Act; (j) Not engage in fighting or physical confrontation with any person; and (k) Maintain high standards of etiquette at all times. (2) A person who wishes to be appointed to the Office shall for the purposes of this Code, submit to the Commission a self-declaration in the form set out in the First Schedule to the Act; (3) In respect to a person wishing to be elected to the office, the Declaration under sub-paragraph (2) shall be submitted to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. Sexual Harassment 16. A State officer shall not sexually harass any other state officer, public officer or a member of the public. Gifts or Benefits in Kind 17. (1) A gift or donation given to a State Officer on a public or official occasion shall be treated as a gift or donation to the office. (2) Notwithstanding subparagraph (1) a State Officer may receive a gift given to the State Officer in official capacity, provided that – (a) The gift is within the ordinary bounds of propriety, a usual expression of courtesy or protocol and within the ordinary standards of hospitality; (b) The gift is not monetary; (c) The gift does not exceed the value of Kenya Shillings twenty thousand or such other amount as may be prescribed by the Commission through Regulations. (3) A State Officer shall not— (a) accept or solicit gifts, hospitality or other benefits from a person who— (i) has an interest in any matter under consideration by the Office; (ii) has a contractual or legal relationship with the office; (iii) has any interest that is directly or indirectly connected with the State Officer’s duties. (b) receive a gift which has the potential of compromising his or her integrity, objectivity or impartiality; or (c) accept any type of gift expressly prohibited under the Act; (4) A State Officer who receives a gift or donation shall declare the gift or donation to the Authorized Officer within seven days of receipt of the gift. (5) The County Government shall maintain a register of all gifts received by the State Officers and another register of all gifts given by the County Government to other State or Public Officers. Wrongful or Unlawful Acquisition of Property 18. A State Officer shall not use the office to wrongfully or unlawfully acquire or influence the acquisition of public or other property. Conflict of Interest 19. (1) A State Officer shall use his or her best efforts to avoid being in a situation where his or her personal interests conflict or appear to conflict with the State Officer’s official duties. (2) Without limiting the generality of subparagraph (1), a State Officer shall not hold shares or have any other interest in a corporation, partnership or other body, directly or through another person, if holding those shares or having that interest would result in a conflict of the State Officer’s official duties. (3) A State Officer whose personal interest’s conflict with their official duties shall declare the personal interest to the office. (4) The County Government may give directions on the appropriate action to be taken by the State Officer to avoid the conflict of interest and the State Officer shall comply with the directions, and refrain from participating in any deliberations with respect to the matter. (5) Any direction issued by the County Government under sub paragraph (4) shall be in writing. (6) Notwithstanding any directions to the contrary under subparagraph (4), a State Officer shall not influence the award of a contract to;- (a) himself or herself; (b) the State Officer’s spouse or child; (c) a business associate or agent; or (d) a corporation, private company, partnership or other body in which the officer has a substantial or controlling interest. (7) Where a State Officer is present at a meeting, and an issue which is likely to result in a conflict of interest is to be discussed, the State Officer shall declare the interest at the beginning of the meeting or before the issue is deliberated upon. (8) A declaration of a conflict of interest under subparagraph (7) shall be recorded in the minutes of that meeting. (9) The County Government shall maintain a register of conflicts of interest in the prescribed form in which an affected 18th June, 2021 THE KENYA GAZETTE State Officer shall register the particulars of the registrable interests, stating the nature and extent of the conflict. (10) For purposes of subparagraph (9), the registrable interests shall include: (a) The interests set out in the second schedule of the Act; (b) Any connection with a person, firm or a company, whether by relation, friendship, holding of shares or otherwise, which is subject of an investigation by the Commission. (c) Any application for employment or other form of engagement with the County Government by a family member or friend of the State Officer or by a law firm or corporation associated with the State Officer. (d) Any application to the County Government, by a family member or friend of the State Officer, for clearance with respect to appointment or election to any public office. (e) Any other matter which, in the opinion of the State Officer, taking into account the circumstances thereof, is necessary for registration as a conflict of interest. (11) The County Government shall keep the register of conflicts of interest for five years after the last entry in each volume of the register (12) The County Government shall prepare a report of the registered interests within thirty days after the close of a financial year. (13) A State Officer shall ensure that an entry of registrable interests under sub- paragraph (9) is updated and to notify the office of any changes in the registrable interests, within one month of each change occurring. Participation in Tenders 20. (1) A State Officer shall not participate in a tender for the supply of goods or services to the County Government. (2) Notwithstanding subparagraph (1), a company or entity associated with the State Officer shall not be construed as trading with the County Government, unless– (a) The State Officer has a controlling shareholding in the company or entity; (b) The State Officer is a director of the company; or (c) The State Officer is a managing partner in a law firm providing services to the office. Public Collections 21. (1) A State Officer shall not solicit for contributions from the County Government or any other person or public entity for a public purpose unless the President has, by notice in the Gazette, declared a national disaster and allowed a public collection for the purpose of the national disaster in accordance with the law. (2) A State Officer shall not participate in a public collection of funds in a way that reflects adversely on the State Officers’ integrity, impartiality or interferes with the performance of the official duties. (3) Nothing in this clause shall be constructed as prohibiting a State Officer from making voluntary contribution. Bank Accounts outside Kenya 22. (1) Subject to Article 76 (2) of the Constitution or any other written law, a State Officer shall not open or continue to operate a bank account outside Kenya without the approval of the Commission. (2) A State Officer who has reasonable grounds for opening or operating a bank account outside Kenya shall apply to the commission for approval to open or operate a bank account outside Kenya. (3) A State Officer who operates or controls the operation of a bank account outside Kenya shall submit statements of the account annually to the commission and authorize the Commission to verify the statements and any other relevant information from the foreign financial institution in which the account is held. (4) Subject to subparagraph (1) and (2), a person who is appointed or elected as a State Officer and has a bank account outside Kenya shall, upon such appointment or election close the bank account within 3 months or such other period as the Commission may prescribe by notice in the Gazette. (5) Subject to subparagraph (4) a State Officer may open or continue to operate a bank account outside Kenya as may be authorized by the Commission in writing. Impartiality 23. (1) A State Officer shall, at all times, carry out the duties of the Office with impartiality and objectivity in accordance with the principles and values set out in Articles 10, 27, 73 (2) (b) and 232 of the Constitution and shall not practice favoritism, nepotism, tribalism, cronyism, religious bias or engage in other preferential treatment of another State Officer, Public Officer or a member of the public. (2) A State Officer shall take appropriate measures to ensure that all state or public officers under his supervision comply with sub- paragraph (1). Acting for Foreigners 24. (1) A State Officer shall not be an agent of, or further the interests of a foreign government, organization or individual in a manner that may be detrimental to the security interests of Kenya, except when acting in the course of official duty. (2) For the purposes of this paragraph – (a) An individual is a foreigner if the individual is not a citizen of Kenya; and (b) An organization is foreign if it is established outside Kenya or is owned or controlled by a foreign government, organization or individual. Care of Property 25. (1) A State Officer shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that public property in the officer’s custody, possession or control is taken care of and is in good repair and condition. (2) A State Officer shall not use public property, funds or services that are acquired in the course of or as a result of the official duties, for private activities that are not related to the official work of the State Officer. (3) A State Officer shall return to the County Government all the public property in the officer’s custody, possession or control at the end of the election or contract term. (4) A State Officer who contravenes subparagraph (2) or (3) shall, in addition to any other penalties provided for under the Constitution, the Act or any other law, be personally liable for any loss or damage to the public property. Misuse of Official Information 26. (1) A State Officer shall not directly or indirectly use or allow any person under the officer’s authority to use any information obtained through or in connection with the office, which is not available in the public domain, for the furthering of any private interest, whether financial or otherwise. (2) A State Officer shall not be deemed to have violated the requirements of subparagraph (1), if the information given is – (a) pursuant to a court order; (b) for purposes of educational, research, literary, scientific or other purposes not prohibited by law; or 2672 2672 (c) in compliance with Article 35 of the Constitution, Section 4 of the Access to Information Act and other relevant laws. Political Neutrality 27. (1) An appointed State Officer or such other person, shall not, in the performance of their duties— (a) act as an agent for, or further the interests of a political party or candidate in an election; or (b) manifest support for or opposition to any political party or candidate in an election. (2) A State Officer or such other person shall not engage in any political activity that may compromise or be seen to compromise the political neutrality of the office subject to any laws relating to elections. (3) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (2) a State Officer or such other person shall not— (a) engage in the activities of any political party or candidate or act as an agent of a political party or a candidate in an election; (b) publicly indicate support for or opposition against any political party or candidate participating in an election. Giving of Advice 28. A State Officer who has a duty to give advice shall give honest, accurate and impartial advice without fear or favour. Gainful Employment 29. (1) Subject to subparagraph (2), a State Officer or such other person who is serving on a full time basis shall not participate in any other gainful employment. (2) In this section, “gainful employment” means work that a person can pursue and perform for money or other form of compensation or remuneration which is inherently incompatible with the responsibilities of the State office or which results in the impairment of the judgement of the State Officer or such other person in the execution of the functions of the State office or results in a conflict of interest in terms of Paragraph 19. Offers of Future Employment 30. (1) A State Officer shall not allow himself or herself to be influenced in the performance of their duties by plans or expectations for or offers of future employment or benefits. (2) A State Officer shall disclose, in writing, to the County Government or the Commission, all offers of future employment or benefits that could place the State Officer in a situation of conflict of interest. Former State Officer acting in a Government or Public Office 31. A former State Officer shall not be engaged by the County Government in a matter in which the State Officer was originally engaged in as a State Officer, for at least two years after leaving the office. Misleading the Public 32. A State Officer shall not knowingly give false or misleading information to the public. Falsification of Records 33. A State Officer shall not falsify any records. Citizenship 34. (1) Subject to Article 78 (3) of the Constitution, a State Officer who acquires dual citizenship shall lose his or her position as a State Officer. (2) A person who holds dual citizenship shall, upon election or appointment, to a State office, not take office before officially renouncing their other citizenship in accordance with the provisions of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011 (No. 12 of 2011). Conduct of Private Affairs 35. A State Officer shall conduct their private affairs in a manner that maintains public confidence in the integrity of the office. Tax, Financial and Legal Obligations 36. (1) A State Officer shall pay any taxes due from him or her within the prescribed period. (2) A State Officer shall not neglect their financial or legal obligations. Bullying 37. (1) A State Officer shall not bully another State or Public Officer or any other person. (2) For purposes of subparagraph (1) “bullying” includes blackmail, coercion, threats, intimidation or repeated offensive behavior which is vindictive, cruel, malicious or humiliating whether or not is intended to undermine a person and includes physical assault. Acting through Others 38. (1) A State Officer shall not— (a) cause anything to be done through another person that would constitute a contravention of this Code, the Constitution or any other law if done by the State Officer; or (b) allow or direct a person under their supervision or control to do anything that is in contravention of this Code, the Constitution or any other law. (2) Subparagraph (1) (b) shall not apply where anything is done without the State Officer’s knowledge or consent or if the State Officer has taken reasonable steps to prevent it. (3) A state officer seeking to give instructions to another state or public officer in relation to any official matter shall upon the request of that other state or public officer give such instructions in writing. (4) Notwithstanding subparagraph (3), all instructions in relation to matters involving recruitment of staff, implementation of projects, public procurement, public funds or resources shall be in writing Reporting Improper Orders 39. (1) If a State Officer considers that anything required of him or her is in contravention of the Code or is otherwise improper or unethical, the State Officer shall report the matter to the Commission. (2) The Commission shall investigate the report and take appropriate action within ninety days of receiving the report. Duty to Prevent Occurrence of Corruption or Unethical Practice in the Office 40. A State Officer who believes or has reason to believe a corrupt act or unethical malpractice has occurred or is about to occur in the office shall take all necessary measures to prevent it from continuing or materializing in addition to any other appropriate action. Duty to Promote Integrity 41. A State Officer shall take necessary measures to ensure that all his subordinate state and public officers comply with the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution and the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012. Use of Social Media 42. A State Officer shall not use social media in a manner that is prejudicial to public interest, national cohesion or that may otherwise constitutes a breach of any law. Dress Code 43. A State Officer shall maintain appropriate standard of dress and personal hygiene at all times. Political and Other Influence 44. (1) A State Officer shall exercise independence in the discharge of his duties and shall not allow himself to be subjected to political or any other internal or external influence that is detrimental to public interest. (2) A State Officer shall not influence or attempt to influence the decision of any other State or Public Officer 18th June, 2021 THE KENYA GAZETTE or public entity on any matter. (3) A State Officer shall not in any way interfere with the duties of any other State Officer, Public Officer or public entity. Implementation of Development Projects 45. (1) A State Officer shall exercise prudence in the undertaking of development projects and shall at all times prioritize projects that are most urgent for the public. (2) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), a State Officer shall, before planning for any project, to the extent applicable, undertake and facilitate public and stakeholder participation in the determination of the projects to be implemented at any given time. (3) A State Officer shall not undertake any project without prior planning or budgeting. (4) A State Officer shall not demand or accept any kickbacks, gifts, benefits or other favors from contractors. (5) A State Officer shall not compromise or abet compromising of standards of any project implemented for the office. (6) A State Officer shall, subject to the law, disclose all relevant information regarding any project to any person requiring such information. Preferential Treatment 46. A State Officer shall ensure equal and equitable distribution of resources to all persons and any section of the population in his or her area of jurisdiction and shall not confer any undue advantage to any person or section of the population. PART III—ENFORCEMENT OF THE CODE Provisions in Relation to Breach of the Code 47. (1) Any person may lodge a complaint alleging a breach of this Code by a State Officer to the Authorized Officer or to the Commission. (2) Breach of this Code amounts to misconduct for which the State Officer may be subjected to disciplinary proceedings including removal from office; (3) Where a Breach of this code amounts to violation of the Constitution, the State Officer may be removed from the office in accordance with the applicable laws. (4) Where an allegation of breach is made to the Authorized Officer, the person alleging the breach shall submit a petition setting out the grounds and facts of the alleged violation. (5) Upon receipt of the complaint, the Authorized Officer shall register and carry out investigations into the complaint, and may take action against the State Officer in accordance with the Act and any Regulations made by the Commission under the Act. (6) If upon investigation into the alleged breach of the Code, the Authorized Officer is of the opinion that civil or criminal proceedings ought to be preferred against the respective State Officer, the matter shall be referred to- (a) The Commission, with respect to civil matters; and (b) The Director of Public Prosecutions with respect to criminal matters. (7) Where the complaint is made to the Commission, the Commission shall take such action against the State Officer as it deems necessary in accordance with its mandate under the law. (8) Notwithstanding sub-paragraph (7), the Commission may, subject to the law, take any additional action it deems appropriate in relation to any breach of the Code or require the Office to take any action against a State Officer who has breached the Code. Victimization 48. A State Officer shall not in any way victimize any other State Officer or Public Officer or any other person for any lawful action or omission. Duty of Authorized Officer to comply with directives of the Commission in implementation of the Code 49. The Authorized Officer shall at all times comply with such orders or directives as may be issued by the Commission from time to time towards the implementation of this Code. Designated Unit to Implement Code 50. The Authorized Officer may, subject to the administrative policies of the office and the relevant laws, establish a unit within the County Government or designate officers to coordinate implementation of this code PART IV—GENERAL PROVISIONS Advisory Opinion 51. A State Officer or the Authorized Officer may request the Commission to give an advisory opinion on any issue relating to, but not limited to – (1) The application of Chapter Six of the Constitution; (2) The application of the Act or any other applicable law or regulations dealing with the ethics and integrity of State Officers; (3) The application of the Public Officer Ethics Act 2003, or any other law or regulations dealing with the ethics and integrity of public officers; (4) The application of this Code; (5) An ethical dilemma or any other matter incidental to the promotion of the ethics and integrity of State Officers. Training on Leadership and Integrity 52. The County Government shall collaborate with the Commission to ensure that State Officers are sensitized on leadership and integrity issues at least once a year. Personal Responsibility for Compliance 53. Each State Officer shall take personal responsibility on compliance with the provisions of this Code Annual Report 54. The Authorized Officer or his designate shall cause to be prepared and submitted to the Commission an Annual Report on the progress made in implementation and enforcement of the Code in a prescribed format by the Commission. Amendment of the Code 55. The County Government may with the approval of the Commission amend this Code. FIRST SCHEDULE (Section 5) COMMITMENT TO THE LEADERSHIP AND INTEGRITY CODE FOR STATE OFFICERS IN THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF LAMU COUNTY GOVERNMENT I …………………………………………….………………. Holder of National ID/Passport No …………………….... and of Post Office Box No. ………………………………….. having been elected or appointed as ………………………………… in the County Executive Committee of Lamu County Government do hereby confirm that I have read and understood the Leadership and Integrity Code for State Officers in the County Executive Committee of Lamu County Government and hereby solemnly declare and commit myself to abide by the provisions of the Code at all times. SIGNED at ……………………………………….. 2674 2674 By the said) ........................................................................................... )Deponent This………………..day of…………………20… ) ) Before Me…………………………..) ) ) ……………………………………………..……. Judge/ Magistrate/ Commissioner for Oaths FIRST SHEDULE (Section 15(2)) SELF – DECLARATION FORM 1. GENERAL INFORMATION Title Mr./Mrs./ Prof/ Miss/Ms/Dr. ID Card No. Surn ame Passp ort No. First Name Middle Name Expiry Date of Passport Other Names Pin No. Sex (Tick) Male Female Occupatio n Email Address Telephone No. Mobile No. Other Numbers Residence Estate/Town/ Location District Posta l Addr ess P.O Box Code Town City County Country Other Addresses 2. Birth Information Date of Birth Birth Certificate No. Place Of Birth District of Birth County Of Birth Country Of Birth 3. Nationality Kenyan Dual (Provide Details……………………………) 4. Marital Status Single Married Separated Divorced Widowed If Married give Names of the Spouse (S) (Surname, First Name, Middle Name, Others) Nationality of Spouse Names of Children Under the age of 18 Years 5. Educational Qualifications Primary Secondary ‘A’ Level Certificate Diploma Degree Masters Phd Others Highest Academic Qualification Obtained Qualification Institution Year 6. Language Spoken First Language Second Language Other 7. Membership Of Professional Organization(S) (If Any) Name of Organization Date of Admission Membership No. 8. Reason (S) For Declaration Purpose For Which Declaration Is Required Election Employment Others (Specify) State Office For Which The Declaration Is Being Submitted 9. MORAL AND ETHICAL QUESTIONS Answers to the following questions are mandatory. If YES to any question you must provide additional information on a supplementary sheet. (a) Have you ever engaged in any form of dishonesty in the conduct of public affairs? (b) Have you ever abused a public office? (c) Have you ever misrepresented information to the public? (d) Have you ever engaged in wrongful conduct whilst in the furtherance of personal benefit? (e) Have you ever misused public resources? (f) Have you ever discriminated against anyone on any grounds other than as provided for under the Constitution or any other law? (g) Have you ever falsified official or personal records? (h) Have you ever been 18th June, 2021 THE KENYA GAZETTE debarred or removed from the Register of Members of your professional organization? (i) Have you ever had any occupational or vocational license revoked and/or otherwise subjected to any pother disciplinary action for cause in Kenya or any other country? (j) Have you ever been dismissed from employment on account of lack of integrity? (k) If you have been a public officer, have you ever failed to declare your income, Assets and Liabilities as required under the Public Officer Ethics Act, 2003? (l) Have you ever been the subject of disciplinary or criminal proceedings for breach of the Public Officer Ethics Act, 2003 or a Code prescribed thereunder? (m) Have you ever been convicted of any offence and sentenced to serve imprisonment for a period of at least six months? (n) Have you ever had an application for a Certificate of Clearance or a Certificate of Good Conduct or for a visa or other document authorizing work in a public office denied and/or rejected for cause in Kenya or any other country? 10. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Name of Employer Position /Rank Date of First Appointment Date of Present Appointment Workstation Nature of Employment (Constitutional/Elective/Permanent/Contractual/ Other) OATH OF AFFIRMATION I solemnly swear (or affirm) and certify, under penalty of false declaration under the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act (Cap. 15 of the Laws of Kenya), that all the foregoing statements in this declaration are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Dated the 13th November, 2020. JOHN MBURU, MR/1813563 County Secretary, Lamu County.