ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act
53. The Agency and Agency Director-General
Edition: 2025-11-04 · In force
53. The Agency and Agency Director-General
(1)There is established a body to be known as Assets Recovery Agency, which shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal, and shall in its corporate name, be capable of—(b)holding and alienating movable and immovable property;(c)borrowing and lending money;(d)doing and performing all such other acts or things as may be lawfully done by a body corporate.(2)The Attorney-General shall upon recommendation by the Advisory Board appoint a fit, competent and proper person to be the Director of the Agency (hereinafter referred to as the "Agency Director-General").(2A)The Agency Director-General shall hold office for a term of four years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term of four years.(3)For a person to be appointed as the Agency Director-General, that person shall—(a)hold a degree in law, finance, accounting or any other relevant degree from a university recognised in Kenya;(b)have at least fifteen years work experience, of which at least five shall be in senior management;(c)meet such other requirements that may be specified by the Advisory Board.(4)The Agency Director-General may, with the approval of the Attorney-General, obtain such number of staff on secondment and on terms and conditions of service as may be approved by the Attorney-General, and may make such arrangements for the provision of services, as he considers appropriate for or in connection with the exercise of his functions.(5)Anything which the Agency Director-General is authorised or required to do may be done by—(a)a member of staff of the Agency, or(b)a person providing services under arrangements made by the Agency Director-General,if authorised by the Agency Director-General (generally or specifically) for that purpose.