ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Public Benefits Organizations Act
50. Establishment of the Tribunal
Edition: 2025-06-20 · In force
50. Establishment of the Tribunal
(1)There is hereby established a tribunal to be known as the Public Benefit Organizations Disputes Tribunal which shall consist of members appointed by the Chief Justice and approved by the National Assembly, as follows—(a)a chairperson who shall be an advocate of the High Court of not less than seven years standing;(b)two advocates of the High Court of not less than five years standing;(c)two persons having such specialized skill or knowledge necessary for the discharge of the functions of the Tribunal.(2)Not more than two-thirds of the persons appointed under subsection (1) shall be from one gender.(3)A member or staff of the Authority shall not serve as a member of the Tribunal.(4)The quorum for a meeting of the Tribunal shall be the chairperson and two other members.(5)There shall be paid to the members of the Tribunal such remuneration and allowances as the Authority may, in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, determine.(6)The office of a member of the Tribunal shall become vacant—(a)at the expiration of three years from the date of his appointment;(b)if the member ceases by any reason to be an advocate as referred to in subsection (I);(c)if the member is removed from membership of the Tribunal by the Chief Justice for failure to discharge the functions of office (whether arising from infirmity of body or mind or from any other cause) or for misbehaviour; or(d)if the member resigns.