Office of the County Attorney Act

5. Appointment and qualifications for appointment of County Attorney

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

(1)The County Attorney shall be appointed by the Governor with the approval of the county assembly.

(2)A person qualifies for appointment as County Attorney if such person—

(a)is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of at least five years standing; and

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

(3)The County Attorney shall take and subscribe to the oath or affirmation as set out in the First Schedule to this Act before assuming office.