ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute Act
10. Qualifications of directors
Edition: 2024-12-27 · In force
10. Qualifications of directors
(1)A person shall be eligible for appointment as the chairperson or a member of the Board under section (9)(1)(g) if that person—(a)holds a degree in a relevant field from a university recognised in Kenya;(b)has proven management or other relevant professional experience;(c)has served in a position of senior management for a period of at least six years;(d)has not served in the Institute as an employee in the preceding five years; and(e)meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.(2)A person is not qualified to be appointed as the chairperson or member of the Board under section (9)(1)(g) if that person—(a)is declared to be of unsound mind;(b)is undischarged bankrupt; or(c)has been found in accordance with any law to have misused or abused a State office or public office or in any way to have contravened the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.(3)In appointing persons as members of the Board, the Cabinet Secretary shall ensure that—(a)not more than two-thirds of the members are of the same gender;(b)the membership reflects the regional and ethnic diversity of Kenya; and(c)there is representation of the youth and persons with disabilities.