ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act
25. Appointment of Director-General
Edition: 2025-11-04 · In force
25. Appointment of Director-General
(1)There shall be a Director-General of the Centre.(2)The Director-General shall be fit, competent and proper persons, recommended by the Board and approved by the National Assembly for appointment to their respective positions.(3)On approval of a person by the National Assembly under subsection (2), the Cabinet Secretary shall appoint that person to the office in respect of which the approval was given.(4)A person shall not be appointed as a Director-General unless that person—(a)holds a degree in law, public administration, management, international relations, economics or finance from a recognised institution;(b)has at least ten years work experience in the relevant field, of which at least three shall be in senior management; and(c)meets such other requirements that may be prescribed by the Board.(5)The persons appointed as the Director-General shall hold office—(a)for a single term of six years and is not eligible for re-appointment; and(b)on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Cabinet Secretary in consultation with the Board and set out in the instrument of appointment which shall include specific and measurable performance targets.(6)Deleted by Act No. 6 of 2025, Sch.