CAP. 199 Kenya Defence Forces Kenya Defence Forces [Rev. 2012] (3) Except as otherwise provided for in this Act, references to— (a) a particular rank are to that rank in the Kenya Army; or (b) a person holding a particular rank include references to a person acting in that rank. 3. Guiding principles The Defence Forces shall, in fulfilling its mandate, observe and uphold the Bill of Rights, values and principles under Articles 10(2), 232(1) and 238(2) of the Constitution and shall— (a) strive for the highest standards of professionalism and discipline amongst its members; (b) prevent corruption and promote and practice transparency and accountability; (c) comply with constitutional standards of human rights and fundamental freedoms; (d) train staff to the highest possible standards of competence and integrity and to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms and dignity; and (e) ensure that recruitment reflects the diversity of the Kenyan people in equitable proportions. 4. Application of the Act This Act applies to the following persons— (a) every member of the regular forces; (b) an officer or service member of the reserve force, whether of the regular or volunteer reserve who is called out for service or is in training; (c) auxiliary reserve force; (d) any person who, though not otherwise subject to this Act, is serving with the Defence Forces under an engagement, and has agreed to be subject to this Act; (e) cadets; (f) an alleged spy of the enemy; (g) a person who, though not otherwise subject to this Act, is in civil custody or in service custody in respect of any service offence committed or suspected to have been committed by the person; (h) a person who, pursuant to a treaty or agreement between Kenya and the State in whose armed forces the person is serving, is attached or seconded as an officer or non-commissioned member to the Defence Forces, subject to such exceptions, adaptations and modifications as may be prescribed by regulations; (i) a person, not otherwise a member of the Defence Forces, who accompanies any unit or other element of the Defence Forces that is on active service in any place; or [Issue 1] K7-18