ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
National Lottery Act
5. Composition of the Board
Edition: 2024-01-12 · In force
5. Composition of the Board
(1)The Board shall consist of—(a)a Chairperson appointed by the President;(b)the Principal Secretary National Treasury or his or her representative, appointed in writing;(c)the Principal Secretary in the State Department for the time being responsible for matters relating to the National Lottery or his or her representative, appointed in writing;(d)the Attorney-General or his or her representative, appointed in writing;(e)four other members who have proven business acumen or applicable knowledge or experience with regard to matters connected to the functions of the Board, appointed by the Cabinet Secretary comprising of—(i)an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;(ii)a practising Certified Public Accountant;(iii)a representative of persons with disability; and(iv)a representative of the faith-based organizations.(f)the Chief Executive Officer who shall be an ex-officio member of the Board.(2)In appointing the members of the Board under subsection (1)(e), the Cabinet Secretary shall ensure that not more than two-thirds of the members are of the same gender, shall observe the principle of regional and ethnic balance and shall have due regard to the principle of fair competition and merit as the basis of appointments.(3)A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Chairperson or a member of the Board if the person—(b)holds a bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya;(c)has a minimum of ten years’ working experience in a relevant field;(d)has not served in the same entity as an employee in the preceding five years;(e)meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and(f)has submitted to the Cabinet Secretary a written declaration stating that the person does not have any interests in the gambling sector or an interest in a business or enterprise that may conflict or interfere with the proper performance of the duties of a member of the Board.(4)A person shall not be appointed as a Chairperson or member of the Board if the person—(a)is an undischarged bankrupt;(b)has been convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment for a term exceeding six months;(c)at the time of appointment holds a political office;(d)has previously been removed from a public office on account of misconduct or any other lawful reasons; or(e)in the last three years immediately preceding the appointment, had personal direct or indirect commercial interest in the gambling sector.(5)A member of the Board shall hold office for a term of three years and shall be eligible for reappointment for one further term of three years.