Article 76. Financial probity of State officers
Official Constitutional Text
76. (1) A gift or donation to a State officer on a public or official occasion is a gift or donation to the Republic and shall be delivered to the State unless exempted under an Act of Parliament.
(2) A State officer shall not—
(a) maintain a bank account outside Kenya except in accordance with an Act of Parliament; or
(b) seek or accept a personal loan or benefit in circumstances that compromise the integrity of the State officer.
Plain English Explanation
This is a simplified summary to explain this article in clear language. It is not the legal text of the Constitution.
Article 76 of the Kenyan Constitution sets strict rules for the financial honesty and probity of state officers. It dictates that any gift or donation given to a state officer during a public or official event belongs to the Republic of Kenya and must be surrendered to the government. Furthermore, it prohibits state officers from opening or maintaining a bank account outside Kenya unless explicitly permitted by an Act of Parliament. Finally, officials are strictly banned from seeking or accepting any personal loans or financial benefits that could compromise their professional integrity or create a conflict of interest.