Judges’ Retirement Benefits Act

31. Tenure of trustees

Edition: 2026-03-11 · In force

31. Tenure of trustees

(1)The trustees appointed under section 29(3)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) shall hold office for a term of three years and may be eligible for re-appointment for only one further term of three years.

(2)Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1), a trustee may be removed from office by a resolution of the Board if the trustee—

(a)has been absent from three consecutive meetings of the Board without justifiable cause;

(b)has been adjudged bankrupt or has entered into a composition or scheme of arrangement with creditors;

(c)has been convicted of a felony or of any offence involving dishonesty or corruption; or

(d)has become incapable of carrying out the functions of office, either arising from an infirmity of body or mind.

(3)A trustee shall cease to be a member of the Board if the trustee resigns from office by a notice in writing to the Cabinet Secretary.

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Source: Kenya Law