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(d) involvement of the people in the process of policy
making;
(e) accountability for administrative acts;
(f) transparency and provision to the public of timely, accurate
information;
(g) subject to paragraphs (h) and (i), fair competition and merit
as the basis of appointments and promotions;
(h) representation of Kenya’s diverse communities; and
(i) affording adequate and equal opportunities for appointment,
training and advancement, at all levels of the public service,
of––
(i) men and women;
(ii) the members of all ethnic groups; and
(iii) persons with disabilities.
(2) The values and principles of public service apply to public
service in—
(a) all State organs in both levels of government; and
(b) all State corporations.
(3) Parliament shall enact legislation to give full effect to this
Article.
Part 2––The Public Service Commission
The Public Service
Commission.
233. (1) There is established the Public Service Commission.
(2) The Public Service Commission consists of a chairperson, a
vice chairperson and seven other members appointed by the President
with the approval of the National Assembly.
(3) Subject to clause (4), a person is not eligible for appointment
as a member of the Commission if the person––
(a) has, at any time within the preceding five years, held office,
or stood for election as—