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Constitution of Kenya, 2010
and may provide for all or any of the following—
(a) categories of preference in the allocation of contracts;
(b) the protection or advancement of persons, categories of
persons or groups previously disadvantaged by unfair
competition or discrimination;
(c) sanctions against contractors that have not performed
according to professionally regulated procedures, contractual
agreements or legislation; and
(d) sanctions against persons who have defaulted on their tax
obligations, or have been guilty of corrupt practices or serious
violations of fair employment laws and practices.
Part 6— Financial Officers and Institutions
Controller of Budget.
228. (1) There shall be a Controller of Budget who shall be
nominated by the President and, with the approval of the National
Assembly, appointed by the President.
(2) To be qualified to be the Controller, a person shall have
extensive knowledge of public finance or at least ten years experience
in auditing public finance management.
(3) The Controller shall, subject to Article 251, hold office for a
term of eight years and shall not be eligible for re-appointment.
(4) The Controller of Budget shall oversee the implementation
of the budgets of the national and county governments by authorising
withdrawals from public funds under Articles 204, 206 and 207.
(5) The Controller shall not approve any withdrawal from a public
fund unless satisfied that the withdrawal is authorised by law.
(6) Every four months, the Controller shall submit to each House
of Parliament a report on the implementation of the budgets of the
national and county governments.
Auditor-General.
229. (1) There shall be an Auditor-General who shall be nominated
by the President and, with the approval of the National Assembly,
appointed by the President.
(2) To be qualified to be the Auditor-General, a person shall have
extensive knowledge of public finance or at least ten years experience
in auditing or public finance management.