Power of Mercy Act

7. Disqualification for appointment as a member

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

7. Disqualification for appointment as a member

(1)A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a member under section 5 (1)(b) if the person—

(a)is a member of a governing body of a political party;

(b)is an undischarged bankrupt;

(c)has been convicted, whether in Kenya or elsewhere, of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment for a term exceeding six months without the option of a fine;

(d)is unable to perform the functions of office due to mental incapacity; or

(e)has been removed from public office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any other law.

(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1)(c), a person who has fully served the sentence shall be not be disqualified for appointment as a member of the Committee.

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Source: Kenya Law