Constitution of Kenya, 2010 CHAPTER THIRTEEN—THE PUBLIC SERVICE PART 1—VALUES AND PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC SERVICE Values and principles of public service. 232. (1) The values and principles of public service include— (a) high standards of professional ethics; (b) efficient, effective and economic use of resources; (c) responsive, prompt, effective, impartial and equitable provision of services; (d) involvement of the people in the process of policy making; (e) accountability for administrative acts; (f) transparency and provision to the public of timely, accurate information; (g) subject to paragraphs (h) and (i), fair competition and merit as the basis of appointments and promotions; (h) representation of Kenya’s diverse communities; and (i) affording adequate and equal opportunities for appointment, training and advancement, at all levels of the public service, of— (i) men and women; (ii) the members of all ethnic groups; and (iii) persons with disabilities. (2) The values and principles of public service apply to public service in— (a) all State organs in both levels of government; and (b) all State corporations. (3) Parliament shall enact legislation to give full effect to this Article. PART 2—THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION The Public Service Commission. 233. (1) There is established the Public Service Commission. 139