ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya Maritime Authority Act
11. The Director-General
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
11. The Director-General
(1)There shall be a Director-General of the Authority who shall be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary on the recommendation of the Board and shall hold office for a period not exceeding three years on such terms and conditions as shall be specified in the instrument of appointment but shall be eligible for re-appointment.(2)The Director-General shall be the chief executive of the Authority responsible for the day to day management and operations of the Authority and shall have control over all personnel and other activities of the Authority.(3)The Director-General shall be an ex officio member of the Board.(4)No person shall qualify to be appointed as Director-General under subsection (1) unless, such person is a holder of a degree from a recognised university and has at least ten (10) years’ working experience, in a relevant field, which in the opinion of the Board and the Cabinet Secretary is sufficient to enable the person so appointed to carry out his or her duties as the Director-General.(5)The Director-General shall exercise such powers as are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Authority to enable the objectives, implementation and applications of the regulations made under this Act and in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Director-General shall, subject to the general direction of the Board, have power to—(a)ensure that the provisions of this Act and any rules and regulations made thereunder are complied with to the extent necessary in the interest of the maritime sector;(b)encourage and foster the safe development of maritime matters in Kenya waters;(c)plan, develop and formulate safe and efficient utilisation of the Kenya ocean space;(d)acquire, establish and improve ocean navigation facilities where necessary within the limits of available appropriation;(e)establish a school or schools for the purpose of offering instruction and training in matters related to the maritime industry;(f)promulgate rules and procedures governing the notification and reporting of accidents and incidents involving ships so as to facilitate investigations;(g)use, with their consent, the available services, equipment and facilities of other agencies and to co-operate with those agencies in the establishment, and use of services, equipment and facilities of the Authority;(h)monitor the deployment and utilisation of the movable and immovable property of the Authority; and(i)prepare the annual report and financial statement of the Authority.