1. THE PUBLIC
SERVICE
CHAPTER 13, THE
CONSTITUTION OF
KENYA
By: Laila Abdul Latif,
Rachier & Amollo
Advocates

2. What is Public Service?
Key terms: Public and Service
Definition: Lay person and Legal

3. Defining Public Service from a
lay persons perspective
Employment within a governmental
system, especially within the civil
service.
A service performed for the benefit of
the public.
The business of supplying an
essential commodity, such as water or
electricity, or a service, such as
communications or transportation, to
the public.

4. Defining Public Service from a
lay persons perspective
A service that is provided by and or
supported by a government or its
agencies. An agency that provides a
public service for the government or
on behalf of the government. – Black’s
Law Dictionary

5. The Face of Public Service
The Public Service Commission - Art.
233
Who are its members - Chairperson,
Vice Chairperson, Seven other
members and a Secretary

6. Importance of Public Finance
Administration and Management of
public services- Art. 234
Ensure value based governance - Art.
232
County Governments responsibility -
Art. 235

7. Legal Protection of Public
Officers
Protection from
victimisation/discrimination and
unlawful termination of service - Art.
236

8. Teachers Service
Commission
Purpose and functions – Art. 237

9. The End