Drawing from decisions of the courts over the years, and from the Fair Administrative Action Act of 2015, we can say that fair administrative action means action that is within the powers given by law to the person or body that has taken action. The Commission on Administrative Justice (also called the Ombudsman) says its job includes promoting “efficient public service delivery by enforcing the right to fair administrative action”. A South African case gives an interesting example of how fair administrative action might benefit the ordinary citizen. The Commission on Administrative Justice may be the most effective route for most people to achieve fair administrative justice, being cheaper and quicker than courts. The Public Service Commission, the Kenya School of Government and other responsible institutions must inculcate a commitment to fair practice in the public service.

Source: The Star November 17, 2017 21:00 UTC