ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act
16. Secretary to the Commission
Edition: 2025-08-19 · In force
16. Secretary to the Commission
(1)The Commission shall, through an open, transparent and competitive recruitment process, and with the approval of the National Assembly, appoint a suitably qualified person to be the Secretary to the Commission.(2)A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Secretary of the Commission if the person—(a)is a citizen of Kenya;(b)possesses a postgraduate degree from a university recognised in Kenya;(c)has had at least ten years proven experience at management level;(d)has experience in any of the following fields—(i)ethics and governance;(iii)public administration;(x)public relations and media; or(xi)religious studies or philosophy;(e)meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.(3)The Secretary shall be a State officer and shall serve on such terms and conditions as the Commission may determine.(4)Before assuming office, the Secretary shall take and subscribe to the oath of office set out in the First Schedule.(5)The Secretary shall hold office for one term of six years and shall not be eligible for reappointment.(6)The Commission shall cause the vacancy in the office of the Secretary to be advertised at least three months before the expiry of the incumbent's term.(7)The Secretary shall, in the performance of the functions and duties of office, be responsible to the Commission.(8)The Secretary shall be—(a)the chief executive officer of the Commission;(b)the accounting officer of the Commission; and(c)responsible for—(i)carrying out of the decisions of the Commission;(ii)day-to-day administration and management of the affairs of the Commission;(iii)supervision of other employees of the Commission;(iv)the performance of such other duties as may be assigned by the Commission.