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National values and principles of governance

Article 10 of the Constitution of Kenya binds every State organ, State officer and public officer, the University included.

Article 10

The national values and principles of governance bind all State organs, State officers, public officers and all persons whenever any of them applies or interprets the Constitution, enacts, applies or interprets any law, or makes or implements public policy decisions.

  • (a) Patriotism, national unity, sharing and devolution of power, the rule of law, democracy and participation of the people
  • (b) Human dignity, equity, social justice, inclusiveness, equality, human rights, non-discrimination and protection of the marginalised
  • (c) Good governance, integrity, transparency and accountability
  • (d) Sustainable development

Sensitisation materials

Published by the University for staff, students and the public. Each link states its document type.

Four of the six documents above are served over plain HTTP on the live site and have been rewritten to HTTPS here. Two are held on Google Drive links rather than on University infrastructure, so the University cannot guarantee they stay available. The Flashlight newsletter is listed twice on the live page, with Issue 32 and Issue 31 both labelled “Current”.