The Foreign Service Bill, 2015

THE FOREIGN SERVICE BILL, 2015

ARRANGEMENT OF CLAUSES
PART IPRELIMINARY
1. Short Title
2. Interpretation.
3. The Constitution and international obligations.
PART IIESTABLISHMENT OF THE FOREIGN AND
DIPLOMATIC SERVICE
4. Establishment of Foreign and Diplomatic Service.
5. Guiding principles and values.
6. Functions of the Foreign Service.
7. Depository.
8. Recruitment
9. Deployment of Foreign Service Officers.
10. Foreign Service Regulations
11. Establishment of Missions.
12. Closure or downgrading of missions.
13. Categorisation of Missions Abroad.
14. Categories of Heads of Mission.
15. Honorary consular.
16. Functions of Diplomatic and Consular Missions.
17. Functions of a Mission to an International Organisation.
PART IIIAPPOINTMENT OF AMBASSADORS, HIGH
COMMISSIONERS AND SPECIAL ENVOYS
18. Appointment.
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19. Accreditation
20. Special Envoys
21. Allowances and Benefits
PART IVPROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION
TO ALL OFFICERS
22. Exemption from customs duty and other taxations.
23. Privileges

and

Immunities

of

Kenyan

Diplomat,

Accompanying spouse and children

24. Diplomatic Passport.
PART VFOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE OF KENYA
25. Establishment of Foreign Service Institute.
26. Composition of the Board.
27. Composition of the Board
28. Obligation to report.
29. Functions of the Institute.
30. Powers of the Board.
31. Remuneration of the Board.
32. Executive Director.
33. Qualifications of Executive Director.
34. Functions of Executive Director.
35. Common Seal.
36. Staff of the Institute.
37. Delegation by the Board.
38. Liability from loss.
PARTVIFINANCIAL PROVISIONS
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39. Funds of the Institute.

40. Financial year.
41. Annual Estimates.
PART VII MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
42. Management of Ministry Assets
43. Emergency evacuation.
44. Foreign exchange fluctuations
45. Power to make Regulations

THE FOREIGN SERVICE BILL, 2015

A Bill for
AN ACT of Parliament to provide for the Establishment,
Operations and Functions of the Foreign Service of Kenya and for
connected purposes
Enacted by Parliament as follows
PART IPRELIMINARY
Short Title.
Interpretation.

1.
2.

This Act may be cited as the Foreign Services Bill, 2015.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise permits

attach means a public officer other than a mainstream foreign

service officer deployed to a Kenya Mission abroad for specialized
duties;
Board means the Board of the Institute established under
section 27;
dependent child means
(a) a biological offspring;
(b) legally adopted child under the age of twenty two years who
is unmarried or school going child under the age of 24;
(c) a child with special needs,

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andwholly dependent on the foreign service Officer.

Cabinet Secretary means the Cabinet Secretary for the time
being responsible for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kenya;
consular post means any consulate - general, consulate, vice
consulate or consular agency;
diplomatic agentmeans the head of the mission or a member of
the diplomatic staff of the mission;
Foreign Service means the Foreign and Diplomatic Service
establishedby section 4;
Foreign Service officer means an Officer in the service of the
Ministry or in a Kenya Mission abroad;
Government means the Government of the Republic of Kenya;
Head of Mission means an Ambassador, High Commissioner,
Permanent Representative, a Consul General or an Officer acting in that
capacity;
headquarters means the Ministry responsible for Foreign affairs
and its offices in Kenya;
Institute means the Foreign Service Institute established under
section 26;
Ministry means the Ministry in charge of Foreign Affairs;
Republic means the Republic of Kenya;
spouse means wife or husband of a Foreign Service Officer as
declared by the Officer, irrespective of whether the Officer has more
than one spouse;
tour of duty means the period of time
(a) between when a foreign service officer of the Ministry is
assigned to a diplomatic or consular service outside Kenya;
and
(b) when the officer is recalled to Headquarters.
The Constitution
and international
obligations.

3.
The legal basis for the Foreign Service of the Republic of
Kenya is founded on the
(a) Constitution of Kenya;
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(c) laws and regulations governing the Civil Service of Kenya,

Labour relations and Social Security as may be applicable
from time to time;
(d) Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961;
(e) Vienna Convention on Consular Relations 1963;
(f) other international treaty or agreement that governs interstate
relations to which Kenya is party.

PART IIESTABLISHMENT OF THE FOREIGN AND

DIPLOMATIC SERVICE
Establishment of
Foreign
and
Diplomatic
Service.

4.
(1) There is hereby established a Foreign and Diplomatic
Service of the Republic of Kenya.
(2) The Foreign Service shall
(a) be headed by a Cabinet Secretary who shall be
responsible for the general conduct and functioning of
the service;
(b) be a service within the security Sector of the Kenyan
Government;
(c) be an integral part of the Kenyan Public Service;
(d) consist of political and technical officials in the ministry,
and attachs .

Guiding
principles and
values.
Functions of the
Foreign Service.

5.
In the performance of its function the Foreign Service
shall be guided by the national values and principles of governance
enshrined in the Constitution.
6.

The Foreign Service shall be responsible for

(a)

the formulation and implementation of Kenyas Foreign

Policy;
diplomatic and consular representation of the Republic of
Kenya;
thecoordination of Kenyas participation in International
meetings, conferences and events;
the coordination of Kenyas participation in negotiation
and conclusion of international treaties, conventions and
agreements;
the promotion of international trade and the export of

(b)
(c)
(d)

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Kenyan products abroad;

(f) the promotion of Kenya as an international investment
destination;
(g) the negotiation and conclusion of headquarters and host
country agreements between the government and
international organisations and external agencies;
(h) ratification and accession on behalf of the Government to
international treaties, conventions and agreements;
(i) the administration of all Kenyan diplomatic and consular
missions and missions to international organisations;
(j) the coordination of the implementation of Joint
Commissions and bilateral agreements between Kenya
and other countries;
(k) promotion of Kenyas cooperation with international and
regional organisations;
(l) liaising with Foreign Missions in Kenya;
(m) acting as a foreign service agent of ministries, department
and agencies of the government ;
(n) the administration of diplomatic privileges and immunities
accorded to Missions, International Organisations and
external agencies in Kenya;
(o) conducting official Government communication between
the Government of Kenya and Foreign Governments,
Missions, International Organisations and agencies;
(p) the coordination of State and Official visits;
(q) the coordination of Protocol matters;
(r) provision of consular services;
(s) promotion of regional peace initiatives and Pan-African
and Commonwealth Affairs;
(t) lobbying for international jobs for Kenyans;
(u) promotion of bilateral and multilateral relations;
(v) articulation of Kenyas position on foreign and global
issues;
(w) facilitation of the integration of Kenyans in the Diaspora
in the social, political and economic development of the
country;
(x) advancing Kenyas economic interests externally;
(y) research and analyse emerging issues in the international
economic, political, social and trade environment and their
impact on Kenyas foreign policy;
(z) administering and manage the Foreign Service Institute;
(aa) administering the Kenya Technical Cooperation Fund;
(bb) promotion of regional integration;
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(cc) performance of any other function as may be necessary for

the discharge of its mandate or as prescribed by law.
Depository.

7. The Foreign Service shall be depository and custodian of all

treaties, conventions and agreements to which Kenya is a state party in
accordance with the Treaty Making and Ratification Act, 2012.

Recruitment

8.
Recruitment and career progression in the Foreign
Service shall be in accordance with prevailing civil service regulations.

Deployment of
foreign service
Officers.

9.
(1) Deployment of Foreign Service Officers to serve
outside Kenya shall be in accordance with Foreign Service Regulations.
(2) Officers deployed to serve in Kenya missions abroad under
this article shall be answerable to the Head of Mission and shall be
governed by Foreign Service Regulations in the performance of their
functions.

Foreign Service
Regulations
Establishment of
Missions.

10.
The Cabinet Secretary shall formulate and gazette the
Foreign Service Regulations, which shall be reviewed from time to time
as deemed necessary.
11.
(1) The Government, upon recommendation of the
Ministry, shall establish Diplomatic missions, consular posts and
permanent missions to International Organisations in accordance with
the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961,
the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, 1963, and the provisions
of Treaties and Conventions establishing International Organisations.
(2) A decision to establish a mission abroad shall be made by
the Cabinet on recommendation of the Cabinet Secretary.
(3) Strategic national interests and security shall be the guiding
principles in the establishment of diplomatic missions and other Foreign
Service establishments maintained by the Ministry. The guiding factors
shall include the following
(a) economic, trade and investment considerations
(b) the presence of a considerable number of Kenyan nationals in
the host country.
(c) political and security interests of Kenya.
(4) The Cabinet Secretary shall define the territorial representation
limits of any consular post.
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Closure or
downgrading of
missions.
Categorisation of
Missions
Abroad.

12. The Government of Kenya upon recommendation of the

Ministry may close or downgrade any of its Embassies.
13.

Missions abroad shall be categorised as follows:

(a) Embassies/High Commissions;

(b) permanent missions to intergovernmental and international
Organisations;
(c) Consulates; and
(d) Liaison offices.

Categories of
Heads of
Mission.

14.
namely

Heads of mission shall be divided into four

categories

(a) Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary /High

Commissioners/Permanent Representative;
(b) Consul General;
(c) Charg dAffaires; or
(d) Liasion Officer
Honorary consul.

15.
(1) Honorary Consuls to foreign countries may be
appointed by the Cabinet Secretary to serve

(a) in countries where Kenya has no Diplomatic Missions;

(b) where Kenya has Diplomatic Missions, in specific cities or
jurisdictions therein as determined by the Cabinet Secretary.
(2) Honorary consuls shall be appointed from among qualified
private citizens or residents of the host country to perform functions in
accordance with the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations 1963
and as determined by the Cabinet Secretary.
(3)
Honorary consuls shall report to the Head of the Kenya Mission
that is accredited to the host country.
(4) The Cabinet Secretary shall formulate regulations to
provide for the terms and conditions required for the appointment,
reporting mechanism, evaluation of performance and service of
Honorary consuls.
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Functions of
Diplomatic and
Consular
Missions.

Functions of a
Mission to an
International
Organisation.

16.
(1) In accordance with the 1961 Vienna Convention on
Diplomatic Relations and the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular
Relations, the functions of a Diplomatic or Consular Mission of Kenya
shall be as follows
(a)

represent the Republic of Kenya and maintain official

relations with the foreign state

(b)

implement Kenyas Foreign Policy

(c)

carry out negotiations with the Government of the

foreign state,

(d)

promote and protect Kenyas economic, trade and

investment interests,

(e)

protect the lawful interests of Kenyan nationals residing

or visiting the foreign state,

(f)

collect, receive and disseminate to the Ministry,

information on the economic, political, tourism,
education and cultural events and activities of the
country of accreditation,

(g)

promote friendly relations between Kenya and the

foreign state of accreditation and actively participate in
developing bilateral cooperation in the fields of
economic, trade, education, environmental, cultural,
scientific, peace and security,

(h)

provide Consular services to Kenyan nationals resident

or visiting the country of accreditation,

(i)

facilitate the integration of Kenyan nationals residing in

the foreign state in the political, economic and cultural
development of Kenya,

(j)

perform any other function as may be necessary in the

discharge of the Ministrys mandate or as prescribed by
law.

17.
(1) A Kenyan Mission to an International Organisation
shall be responsible in the performance or facilitating the performance
or fulfilment of Kenyas obligations or functions arising from the
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provisions of the treaty or convention establishing the Organisation.

Such functions shall include the following

(a) represent, promote and protect Kenyas

economic, trade, political, environmental,
cultural, social and scientific interests at
the International Organisation,
(b) advance Kenyas Foreign Policy within the
Organisation;
(c) lobby for international job vacancies for
Kenyans;
(d) promote friendly relations between Kenya
and the International Organisation and
actively participate in developing bilateral
cooperation in the fields of economic,
trade, education, cultural, environmental,
scientific, peace and security;
(e) provide Consular services to Kenyan
nationals working at the Organisation;
(f) disseminate information on Kenyas
economic,
trade,
political,
social,
education,
scientific
and
cultural
development to the Organisation;
(g) facilitate Kenyas delegations to meetings
and conferences organised by the
Organisation;
(h) facilitate the participation of Kenyan
experts from relevant agencies of the
Kenyan
Government
in
meetings,
conferences and trainings organised by the
Organisation;
(i) initiate and develop strategic relations and
contacts between the Organisations and
relevant Government agencies and experts;
(j) facilitate the integration of Kenyan
nationals working within the Organisation
in the social, political and economic
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development of the country; and

(k) perform any other function as may be
necessary in the discharge of the
Ministrys mandate or as prescribed bylaw.
PART IIIAPPOINTMENT OF AMBASSADORS, HIGH
COMMISSIONERS AND SPECIAL ENVOYS
Appointment.

18. (1) The appointments of High Commissioners and

Ambassadors, shall be in accordance with Articles 10 and 132 of the
Constitution.
(2) In the appointment of High Commissioners and
Ambassadors, the appointing authority shall endeavour to maintain a
fair balance in favour of serving career Foreign Service Officers, to
ensure that professionalism and career progression are not
compromised.

Accreditation

19.
A High Commissioner or Ambassador may be accredited
to one or more states and/or international Organisations.

Special Envoys

20.
(1) The President may where necessary appoint Special
Envoys to perform specific functions.
(2) The Cabinet Secretary shall formulate regulations to provide
for the terms and conditions applicable to the office of the special
envoy.
PART IVPROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION TO
ALL OFFICERS

Allowances and
Benefits

21.
A person deployed to serve in a Diplomatic mission
Consular mission or a Permanent Mission to an International
Organization shall be entitled to be paid such allowances and benefits as
may be provided for in the Foreign Service Regulations.

Exemption from
customs duty and
other taxations

22.
(1) All household and personal effects and one motor
vehicle for personal use by an Officer returning to Kenya on completion
of a tour of duty and or recall before completion of the requisite period
shall be exempt from customs duty and other taxes.
(2) In the alternative, returning Officers shall have the option to
purchase free of duty, one motor vehicle for personal use locally or from
a third country within ninety days of their return to Kenya.

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(3) A second car for the Officers spouse will qualify for
exemption from duty and other taxes under the relevant section of the
Customs Act.
Privileges and
Immunities of
Kenyan
Diplomat,
Accompanying
spouse and
children

23.
An Officer or an accompanying spouse or dependent
child shall not during tour of duty be deprived of any of their privileges,
immunities, allowances, benefits or any form of status expressly provided
for in the relevant treaty or convention unless with express written
authority of the Cabinet Secretary or by a person acting on his/her
express authority.

Diplomatic
Passport.

24.
A diplomatic passport is a travel document identifying
the holder and certifying that the holder is entitled to its use. A
diplomatic passport shall be issued, replaced, cancelled or withdrawn in
accordance with the relevant law.

PART VFOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE OF KENYA

Establishment of
Foreign Service
Institute.

25.
(1) There is established under the Ministry anInstitute to
be known as the Foreign Service Institute of Kenya.
(2) The Institute shall be a body corporate with perpetual
succession and a common seal and shall, in its corporate name, be
capable of:(a) suing and being sued;
(b) purchasing or otherwise acquiring, holding, charging and
disposing of movable and immovable property in and out
of Kenya;
(c) borrowing or receiving grants; and
(d) doing or causing to be done or performing all such other
things or acts for the proper performance of its functions
under this Act, as may be lawfully done or performed by a
body corporate.

Composition
the Board.

of

26.
(1) The Institute shall be administered by a Board of
Management which shall consist of eight (8) members as follows:
(a)

a chairperson appointed by the Cabinet Secretary from

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amongst the persons appointed under paragraph (d);

(b) The Principal Secretary responsible for matters relating to
foreign affairs;
(c) The Principal Secretary responsible for Finance or
representative;
(d) Subject to subsection (2), three persons appointed by the
Cabinet Secretary;
(e) the Secretary of the Public Service Commission;
(f) The Director
Government;

General

of

the

Kenya

school

of

(g) The Executive Director who shall be an ex-officio

member and secretary to the Board
(2) No person shall be appointed onto the board unless such person:(a) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
on leadership and integrity;
(b) possesses a post graduate degree from a recognised
university in a relevant discipline (international relations,
international law, international studies, economics)
(c) Possesses experience, knowledge or expertise in matters
relating to foreign and diplomatic service.
(d) Meets such other requirements as may be prescribed by
the Public Service Commission.
(3) The chairman and members of the Board, other than the exofficio members shall hold office for a period of three years from the
date of appointment, but shall be eligible for re-appointment for one
further term of a period not exceeding three years.
(4) The appointment of members of the Board shall be by Notice in
the Kenya Gazette.
Obligation to
report.

27.
(1) The Ministry shall be kept abreast of the conduct and
regulation of the business and affairs of the Board.

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(2) Board may regulate its own procedure.

Functions of the
Institute.

28.

The Institute shall be responsible for-

(a) undertaking training and other programmes aimed at

enhancing skills, capacity and professionalism of the members
of staff in the foreign service;
(b)

undertaking foreign policy research, analysis and

dissemination of information on Kenyas foreign policy to
stakeholders;

(c) advising the Government on foreign service and

policy;

foreign

(d) facilitating the liaison, co-operation and coordinated working

of all ministries, agencies and persons involved in the training
of personnel in foreign affairs;
(e) establishing a databank and a system of all present and past
Kenyan foreign service professionals to draw from their
experience;
(f) establishing and managing such training programmes as may
be necessary for
(i) organizing and conducting courses for persons in the
foreign service and for persons provisionally selected for
appointment as such;
(ii) organizing and conducting courses for Officers of the
Government with a view to promoting a better
understanding of the foreign service, diplomatic practice
and etiquette;
(iii) Organizing and conducting continuing foreign service
education and other relevant courses.
(g) conducting examinations for the grant of such academic
awards as may be prescribed;
(h) playing a policy advisory role in propagation of the Foreign
policy. For this role, the Institute shall coordinate the
dissemination of information by other government ministries
in establishing related programmes, projects and institutions
Powers of the
Board.

29.
(1) The Board shall have all powers necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of the Institute under this Act.
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(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Board

shall have power to
(a) control, supervise and administer the assets of the Institute in
such manner as best promotes the purposes for which the
Institute is established;
(b) determine the provisions to be made for capital and recurrent
expenditure and for the reserves of the Institute;
(c) receive any grants, gifts, donations or endowments and make
legitimate disbursements there from with the approval of the
Cabinet Secretary;
(d) open such banking accounts for its funds as may be necessary
with the approval of the Cabinet Secretary (e) invest any
of its funds not immediately required for its purposes with the
approval of the Cabinet Secretaries of Foreign Affairs and the
National Treasury;
(f) undertake any activity necessary for the fulfilment of any of
its functions under this Act;
(g) determine the content, scope and relevance of foreign service
programmes.
Remuneration of
the Board.

30.
The Board shall pay its members such remuneration, fees
or allowances as it may be determined from time to time by SRC.

Executive
Director.

31.
(1) There shall be an Executive Director of the Institute
who shall be competitively recruited and appointed by the Cabinet
Secretary, on recommendation by the Board.
(2) Executive Director shall serve for a contract period of five (5)
years renewable once on such terms and conditions as the Board may
determine.

Qualifications of
Executive
Director.

32.
No person shall be appointed under this section unless
such person(a) is a holder of a postgraduate degree in international
studies, international relations, international law or
economics from a recognized university;
(b) has at least ten years post graduate working experience in
a relevant area.

Functions of
Executive
Director.

33.

The Executive Director shall(a) be the secretary to the Board; and

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(b) subject to the directions of the Board, be responsible for

the day to day management of the affairs and staff of the
Institute.
Common Seal.

34.
(1) The common seal of the Institute shall be kept in such
custody as the Board may direct and shall not be used except on the
order of the Board.
(2) The affixing of the common seal of the Institute shall be
authenticated by the signature of the Chairperson and the Executive
Director and any document not required by law to be made under seal
and all decisions of the Board may be authenticated by the signatures of
both the Chairperson and the Executive Director.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph
(2) the
Board shall, in the absence of either the Chairperson or the Executive
Director in a particular matter, nominate one member to authenticate
the seal on behalf of either the Chairperson or the Executive Director.
(4) The common seal of the Institute when affixed to a document
and duly authenticated shall be judicially noticed and unless the
contrary is proved, any necessary order or authorization by the Board
under this section shall be presumed to have been duly given.

Staff of the
Institute.

35.
The Board may appoint such Officers and other staff as
may be necessary for the proper discharge of the functions of the
Institute under this Act, upon such terms and conditions of service as it
may determine upon the advice of the Salaries and Remuneration
Commission.

Delegation by the
Board.

36.
The Board may, by resolution either generally or in any
particular case, delegate to any committee or member of the Board or to
any Officer, employee or agent of the Institute, the exercise of any of the
powers or the performance of any of the functions or duties of the
Institute under this Act or under any other written law.

Liability from
loss.

37.
(1) The Board or members of staff shall not be liable for
loss or damage sustained by any person as a result of any action or
omission done or made in good faith and without negligence in the
performance of any duty or power conferred by this Act.
(2) Any expenses incurred by any person in any suit or
prosecution brought against that person in any court in respect of any
act which is done or purported to be done by that person under the
direction of the Board shall, if the court holds that such act was done in
good faith, be paid out of the general funds of the Board unless such
expenses are recovered by him in such suit or prosecution.
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Funds of
Institute.

the

38.

(1) The funds of the Institute shall comprise of:

(a) such moneys as may be appropriated by Parliament for
purposes of the Institute;
(b) such moneys, revenue or assets as may accrue to or vest in
the Institute in the course of the exercise of its powers or
the performance of its functions under this Act or under any
other written law;
(c) funds accruing from investments made by the Institute;
(d) such gifts, grants, loans or donations, made with the
approval of the Cabinet Secretary of Foreign Affairs and the
Cabinet Secretary of the National Treasury responsible for
finance to the Institute; and
(e) money from any other source received by the Institute in the
performance of its functions under this Act, and;
(f) any other sources that the board may approve.

Financial year.

39.
The financial year of the Institute shall be the period of
twelve months ending on the thirtieth June in each year.

Annual
Estimates.

40.
(1) At least three months before the commencement of
each financial year, the Board shall cause to be prepared estimates of the
revenue and expenditure of the Institute for that year.
(2) The annual estimates shall make provision for all estimated
expenditure of the Institute for the financial year and in
particular, the estimates shall provide for
(a) the payment of the allowances and other charges in
respect of members of the Board;
(b) the payment of salaries, allowances, pensions, gratuities
and other charges in respect of the staff of the Institute;
(c) the proper maintenance of the buildings and grounds of
the Institute;
(d) the maintenance, repair and replacement of the
equipment, machinery and other property of the Institute
and
(e) the creation of such reserve funds to meet future or
contingent liabilities in respect of retirement benefits,
insurance or replacement of buildings or equipment, or in
respect of such other matter as the Board may deem
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appropriate.
(3) The annual estimates shall be approved by the Board before
the commencement of the financial year to which they relate and shall
be submitted to the Cabinet Secretary for approval and after the Cabinet
Secretarys approval, the Board shall not increase the annual estimates
of the Institute without the consent of the Cabinet Secretary.
Accounts and
audit.

41. (1) The Board shall cause to be kept all proper books and records of
accounts of the income, expenditure and assets of the Institute.
(2) Within a period of four months from the end of each
financial year, the Board shall submit to the Auditor-General or to an
auditor appointed under this section, the accounts of the Institute
together with:(a) a statement of the income and expenditure of the Institute
during that year; and
(b) a balance sheet of the Institute on the last day of that year.
(3) The accounts of the Institute shall be audited and reported
upon in accordance with the Public Financial Regulations.
PART VII MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Management of
Ministry Assets.

42. The Ministry in consultation with other government agencies

will be responsible for the management of its property and other assets
abroad. The Cabinet Secretary shall formulate a policy and regulations
for the management of the assets abroad in line with existing laws.

Emergency
evacuation.

43.
The National Treasury shall provide funds from the
Consolidated Fund or reimburse the Ministry for any expenses incurred
in conducting emergency evacuations of Kenyans abroad.

Foreign
exchange
fluctuations

44.
The National Treasury shall compensate the Ministry for
any loss incurred resulting from foreign exchange adjustment, from
monies sent to its missions abroad.

Power to make
Regulations

45.
The Cabinet Secretary shall have powers under this Act
to make Regulations to govern the proper administration of the Foreign
and Diplomatic Service. The Regulations made under this Act shall be
by an order published in the Kenya Gazette and shall become a schedule
to this Act.

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Dated .........................................................................., 2015.

Hon. AdanDuale
Leader of the Majority

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