ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Meteorology Act
24. Duties of the Director-General
Edition: 2026-03-27 · In force
24. Duties of the Director-General
(1)The Director-General shall—(a)be responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of the affairs of the Authority;(b)be responsible for the execution and communication of the Boards strategies, decisions and policies;(c)be the Permanent Representative of Kenya to the World Meteorological Organization; and(d)perform such other duties as may be assigned by the law and the Board.(2)Without prejudice to subsection (1), it shall be the responsibility of the Director-General to—(a)implement the meteorology policy;(b)promote the development of meteorological services in Kenya;(c)promote the Directorate for the purposes of offering instructions and training in meteorology and related sciences;(d)determine and set priorities of the performance targets of the Authority;(e)facilitate succession management and provide guidance in the appointment of senior managers;(f)ensure that the Authority has adequate systems of internal control, both operational and financial;(g)facilitate capacity development in meteorology;(h)monitor deployment and utilization of the resources of the Authority;(i)prepare the annual reports, business plans and financial statements of the Authority;(j)implement, co-ordinate and supervise the defined activities related to the management of meteorological programs;promote stakeholder engagement and enhance the corporate image of the Authority; and(k)perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board.