Affordable Housing Act

35. Qualifications for appointment

Edition: 2026-07-01 · In force

(1)A person qualifies to be appointed as the Chairperson of the County Committee if that person—

(a)holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;

(b)has at least five years’ experience in matters relating to housing, built environment, banking, or finance;

(c)has resided in the county for a period of not less than five years; and

(d)meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

(2)A person qualifies to be appointed as a member of the County Committee, if the person—

(a)meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;

(b)has not been convicted of a criminal offence which attracts imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months;

(c)has not been adjudged bankrupt or entered into a composition or arrangement with the creditors of the person; and

(d)is not disqualified under any other written law from appointment as such.