Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act

10. Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and members

Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force

(1)A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Chairperson of the Commission if the person—

(a)has knowledge and at least fifteen years experience in matters relating to law and human rights;

(b)holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya; and

(c)meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

(2)A person shall be qualified for appointment as a member of the Commission if the person—

(a)holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;

(b)has knowledge and at least ten years’ experience in matters relating to any of the following fields—

(i)law;

(ii)public administration;

(iii)economics or finance;

(iv)gender and social development;

(v)human rights;

(vi)management; or

(vii)social sciences;

(c)has had a distinguished career in their respective fields; and

(d)meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

(3)A person shall not be qualified for appointment as the Chairperson or a member if such person—

(a)is a member of Parliament or a County Assembly;

(b)is a member of a local authority;

(c)is an undischarged bankrupt; or

(d)has been removed from office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any other law.