Constitution of Kenya, 2010
accordance with clause (5) and shall, acting in accordance with the
advice of the Public Service Commission, appoint a tribunal consisting
of—
(a) four members from among persons who hold or have held
office as a judge of a superior court, or who are qualified to
be appointed as such;
(b) one advocate of at least fifteen years’ standing nominated by
the statutory body responsible for the professional regulation
of advocates; and
(c) two other persons with experience in public affairs.
(5) The tribunal shall inquire into the matter expeditiously and
report on the facts and make recommendations to the President, who
shall act in accordance with the recommendations of the tribunal.
(6) A Director of Public Prosecutions who is suspended from
office under clause (4) shall be entitled to half of their remuneration
until removed from, or reinstated in, office.
(7) A tribunal appointed under clause (4) shall elect a chairperson
from among its members.
(8) A tribunal appointed under clause (4) shall be responsible for
the regulation of its proceedings.
(9) The Director of Public Prosecutions may resign from office by
giving notice, in writing, to the President.
CHAPTER TEN—JUDICIARY
PART 1—JUDICIAL AUTHORITY AND LEGAL SYSTEM
Judicial authority.
159. (1) Judicial authority is derived from the people and vests in,
and shall be exercised by, the courts and tribunals established by or
under this Constitution.
(2) In exercising judicial authority, the courts and tribunals shall
be guided by the following principles—
(a) justice shall be done to all, irrespective of status;
(b) justice shall not be delayed;
(c) alternative forms of dispute resolution including reconciliation,
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