Article 80. Legislation on leadership
Official Constitutional Text
80. Parliament shall enact legislation—
(a) establishing procedures and mechanisms for the effective administration of this Chapter;
(b) prescribing the penalties, in addition to the penalties referred to in Article 75, that may be imposed for a contravention of this Chapter;
(c) providing for the application of this Chapter, with the necessary modifications, to public officers; and
(d) making any other provision necessary for ensuring the promotion of the principles of leadership and integrity referred to in this Chapter, and the enforcement of this Chapter.
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 80 of the Kenyan Constitution commands Parliament to pass laws that provide the practical legal machinery to administer and enforce the leadership and integrity standards of Chapter Six. It requires lawmakers to build specific procedural systems for running this chapter effectively and to create additional penalties—beyond the standard dismissal from office—for officials who violate ethical codes. Furthermore, it mandates that these strict integrity principles be adapted and applied to all regular public officers, not just top state officers. Finally, it gives Parliament broad authority to draft any other necessary legal provisions to promote ethical behavior and ensure the total enforcement of accountability throughout the public service.