National Disaster Risk Management Act

10. Qualification of the chairperson of the Board

Edition: 2026-06-02 · In force

(1)A person shall be qualified for appointment as a chairperson under section 9(1)(a), if that person—

(a)holds a bachelor's degree from a university recognized in Kenya;

(b)has a distinguished career in a senior management position in either the private or public sector;

(c)holds at least ten years' post-qualification professional experience; and

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

(2)A person is not qualified for appointment as a chairperson or member of the Board, if that person—

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

(b)is a member of a governing body of a political party;

(c)is a member of a Commission established under the Constitution;

(d)is an undischarged bankrupt;

(e)has been removed from office for contravening the Constitution or any other law; or

(f)has, in the conduct of his affairs, not met any statutory obligations.