ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Controller of Budget Act
6. Deputy-Controller of Budget
Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force
6. Deputy-Controller of Budget
(1)Pursuant to Article 252(1)(c) of the Constitution, there shall be a Deputy-Controller of Budget who shall be recruited through a competitive process and appointed by the Controller of Budget.(2)A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Deputy-Controller of Budget if such person—(a)is a citizen of Kenya;(b)holds the qualification for the office specified in Article 228 of the Constitution;(c)holds a degree in finance, accounting or economics from a university recognized in Kenya; and(d)meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.(3)A person shall not be qualified for appointment under subsection (1) if the person—(a)is a member of Parliament;(b)is a member of a county assembly;(c)has not met his or her tax obligations;(d)has been removed from office for contravening the Constitution or any other law; or(e)is an undischarged bankrupt.(4)The Deputy-Controller of Budget shall deputize the Controller of Budget and perform such duties and exercise such other powers as the Controller of Budget may delegate to him or her.(5)In the performance of his or her duties, the Deputy-Controller of Budget shall report to the Controller of Budget.