The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has issued a directive urging teachers to obtain approval from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) before opening bank accounts outside Kenya.
TSC CEO Nancy Macharia emphasized that this directive is in accordance with Article 76 (2) of the Constitution and Section 19 of the Leadership and Integrity Act.
“You are required to seek approval from the EACC prior to operating a bank account outside Kenya,” Macharia said.
The Constitution stipulates that account holders should submit their annual bank account statements to the EACC no later than January 31 of each succeeding year.
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Further, in the event of account closure, individuals must notify the EACC within 30 days, providing evidence of such closure.
These requirements are applicable to all bank accounts held and managed by state or public officers outside Kenya. This includes accounts opened for temporary purposes, such as facilitating travel, education, or medical treatment.
“The purpose of this Circular is to provide guidance on the above matter and require you to strictly comply with the contents of this circular, the Provisions of Chapter 6 of the Constitution, and the Leadership and Integrity Act regarding the operation of bank accounts outside Kenya.”
