Power of Mercy Act

6. Qualification for appointment as a member

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

A person is qualified for appointment as a member under section 5(1)(b) if the person—

(a)is a citizen of Kenya;

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

(c)has had a distinguished career in their respective field;

(d)has at least ten years proven knowledge and experience in matters relating to any of the following fields—

(i)law;

(ii)psychiatry;

(iii)psychology and counselling;

(iv)correctional services;

(v)medicine;

(vi)human rights;

(vii)governance;

(viii)religion;

(ix)gender;

(x)children matters;

(xi)disability; and

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