Kenya Heroes Act

8. Qualifications for appointment as member

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

(1)A person shall be qualified for appointment as a member of the Council under section 4(3)(e) if such person—

(a)is a citizen of Kenya;

(b)holds a relevant University degree from a university recognised in Kenya and has at least five years’ working experience in matters relating to—

(i)religious and spiritual affairs;

(ii)culture;

(iii)education;

(iv)public affairs;

(v)security, law and order;

(vi)sports;

(vii)human rights; or

(viii)environment;

(c)is of sound mind; and

(d)is of good character and integrity.

(2)A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a member of the Council if such person is—

(a)an undischarged bankrupt; or

(b)a serving public officer within the meaning of the Public Officer Ethics Act (Cap. 185B);

(c)in violation of Chapter Six of the Constitution.