[Rev. 2012] Kenya Defence Forces Kenya Defence Forces CAP. 199 (i) be responsible for implementing the deployment of members of the Defence Forces in accordance with an authorization by the National Security Council and Defence Council granted in accordance with Articles 240(8) and 241(3)(c) of the Constitution and this Act; (j) ensure that members of the Defence Forces discharge the functions and exercise their powers in accordance with the Constitution and the law, including international treaties ratified and binding the State; (k) be responsible for the development of non-discriminatory institutional culture within the Defence Forces in accordance with the Constitution and the policy on equal opportunity and affirmative action; (l) monitor the implementation of the policy, operations and directions of the Defence Forces; and (m) perform any other lawful function as may be assigned by the President, the Cabinet Secretary, the Defence Council or any other written law. 13. Delegation of powers by Chief of the Defence Forces (1) The Chief of the Defence Forces may, where appropriate and in writing, delegate any power or assign any duty conferred on him or her under this Act or any other written law to(a) any member of the Defence Forces, through the Service Commanders; or (b) any employee of the Ministry, with the approval of the Cabinet Secretary. (2) A delegation or assignment under subsection (1) shall not prevent the Chief of the Defence Forces from exercising the power in question in person. (3) A delegation under this section— (a) shall be subject to any conditions the Chief of the Defence Forces may impose; (b) shall not divest the Chief of the Defence Forces of the responsibility concerning the exercise of the powers or the performance of the duty delegated, and (c) may be withdrawn and any decision made by the person to whom delegation is made may be withdrawn or amended by the Chief of the Defence Forces. (4) In delegating any power or duty under this section, the Chief of the Defence Forces shall not delegate a power exercisable by an officer of a specific rank, seniority or qualification as provided for in this Act, to an officer of a rank or seniority or who holds a qualification other than that contemplated by this Act. 14. Vice Chief of the Defence Forces (1) There is established the office of the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces which shall be a State office. K7-23 [Issue 1]