ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
National Intelligence Service Act
15. Directors
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
15. Directors
(1)A division of the Service shall be headed by a Director appointed by the Director-General in consultation with the Council.(2)A person is qualified for appointment as a Director if the person—(a)is a citizen of Kenya;(b)holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;(c)has knowledge and at least seven years experience in intelligence or national security;(d)has served in a senior management position in the Service or government for at least five years; and(e)meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.(3)A person is not qualified for appointment as a Director if the person—(a)is a member of Parliament, a member of a county assembly, a governor or a deputy governor;(b)has, in the immediate preceding period of five years, served as a member of Parliament, member of a county assembly, a governor or a deputy governor, a trade union official or held office in a political party;(c)holds dual citizenship;(d)has been convicted of a criminal offence and has been sentenced to imprisonment for a term exceeding six months without an option of a fine; or(e)has previously been removed from office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any other written law.(4)In the recruitment of Directors, the Director-General and the Council shall comply with Article 232(g), (h) and (i) of the Constitution.(5)A Director shall be the administrative head of a division but shall be subject to the direction and control of the Director-General.