ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya Information and Communications Act
6A. Qualifications for appointment of chairperson and members of the Board
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
6A. Qualifications for appointment of chairperson and members of the Board
(1)A person shall be qualified for appointment as a chairperson or member of the Board under subsection (1)(a) and (e), if that person is—(b)holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya, in any of the following fields—(ii)telecommunications, information and communication technology;(v)humanities and social sciences; or(vi)any other relevant field.(c)has experience in the relevant sector for a period of at least ten years in the case of the chairperson and five years in the case of any other member; and(d)satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.(2)Despite subsection (1)(b) and (c), a person may be qualified for appointment as a chairperson or member of the Board, if such person, not being a degree holder, demonstrates that he or she has a distinguished career of not less than twenty years in the information, communication and technology sector.(3)A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a chairperson or member of the Board under section 6(1)(a) and (e) if that person—(a)in the last six months immediately preceding the appointment, had personal direct or indirect commercial interest in the sector regulated under this Act;(b)is an office-bearer or employee of any political party;(d)is an undischarged bankrupt;(e)suffers from physical or mental infirmity that would render him or her incapable of discharging the functions of the Board;(f)has been convicted of a felony and sentenced to a term of imprisonment;(g)has been convicted of an offence under this Act; or(h)has been compelled to resign or been removed from office, on account of abuse of office.