National Gender and Equality Commission Act

21. Appointment of secretary

Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force

(1)The appointment of the secretary to the Commission under Article 250 (12) of the Constitution shall be through a competitive recruitment process.

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

(a)is a citizen of Kenya;

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

(c)has had at least ten years proven experience at management level;

(d)has extensive experience in public administration; and

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

(3)The secretary shall be the chief executive officer of the Commission and head of the secretariat and shall be responsible to the Commission.

(4)The secretary shall hold office for a term of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further term of five years.