The Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) has directed all persons joining the public service to declare their wealth within 30 of assuming office.
According to EACC, wealth declaration is a requirement for anyone joining public offices in accordance with the Sections 26 and 27 of the Public Officer Ethics Act.
The anti-graft commission stated on Tuesday, August 30 that failure by the public officers to declare their wealth or making a false declaration is a criminal offence and might lead to imprisonment and hefty fines.
“A person who fails to submit a declaration or clarification required, or makes a false declaration is guilty of an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding KES. 1 Million Or up to 1 year imprisonment or to both,” Section 32 of the Public Officer Ethics Act states.
Moreover, the Public Service Commission outlines that an initial dully completed declaration by the public officer be delivered to the authorized officer within thirty days from the effective date of becoming a public officer.
Nonetheless, this notice comes at a time when a number of Kenyans are joining public service, especially those elected for the first term in the just concluded August 9 elections.
Additionally, the Public servants are required by law to reveal their incomes, bank deposits and assets such as land, buildings and vehicles once every two years.
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Furthermore, the declaration must also capture the wealth of their spouses and children below 18 years.
