ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
National Police Service Act
29. Qualifications of the Director of Criminal Investigations
Edition: 2023-09-15 · In force
29. Qualifications of the Director of Criminal Investigations
(1)There shall be a Director of Criminal Investigations who shall be appointed in accordance with section 30.(4)The Commission shall appoint the Director on such terms and conditions as the Commission may determine.(5)A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Director of Criminal Investigations 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 of a public institution;(d)has had a distinguished career in his field;(e)has knowledge and experience in criminal investigations or policing;(f)has proven relevant experience in any of the following fields—(vii)public administration; and(g)meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.(6)The Director of Criminal Investigations shall be a State officer for the purposes of Article 260 of the Constitution.(7)Before assuming office, the Director of Criminal Investigations shall take and subscribe to the oath of office prescribed under the Fourth Schedule.(8)The Director of Criminal Investigations shall, in the performance of the functions and duties of office, be responsible to the Inspector-General.(9)The Director of Criminal Investigations shall be—(a)the chief executive officer of the Directorate;(b)responsible for—(i)implementing the decisions of the Inspector-General in respect of the Directorate;(ii)efficient administration of the Directorate;(iii)the day-to-day administration and management of the affairs of the Directorate; and(iv)the performance of such other duties as may be assigned by the Inspector-General, the Commission, or as may be prescribed by this Act, or any other written law.