ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya National Examinations Council Act
40B. National Examinations Appeals Tribunal
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
40B. National Examinations Appeals Tribunal
(1)There is established a Tribunal to be known as the National Examinations Appeals Tribunal.(2)The Tribunal shall consist of—(a)a Chairperson, nominated by the Judicial Service Commission, who shall be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya of at least fifteen years standing;(b)two persons nominated jointly by the associations for the time being representing headteachers and principals in the country;(c)one person having at least ten years' experience in marking examinations; and(d)one person nominated by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority.(3)The nominating bodies under subsection (2) shall nominate and submit the names of at least two nominees, being one man and one woman, to the Cabinet Secretary for appointment.(4)The Cabinet Secretary shall appoint the members of the tribunal by notice in the Gazette.(5)A person shall not be eligible for appointment under subsection (4) if at the time of appointment the person is an employee of the Council or was an employee of the Council five years before the date of appointment.(6)In making appointments under subsection (4) the Cabinet Secretary shall—(a)ensure that not more than two-thirds of the appointees are of the same gender; and(b)have regard to the principle of regional balance.