Chairperson Job Academic / Professional Qualifications and Work Experience Requirements
For appointment as Chairperson of Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, a person should:
Hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya
Have knowledge and experience of not less than fifteen (15) years in any of the following fields:-
Ethics and Governance
Law
Public Administration
Leadership
Economics
Social Studies
Audit
Accounting
Fraud Investigation
Public relations and media or
Religious studies or philosophy
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
Have had a distinguished career in his/tier respective field.
Important Notes
The Chairperson, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission shall be appointed for a single term of six years, shall not be eligible for re-appointment and shall serve on a part-time basis.
The allowances payable to the Chairperson, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, being a state officer, shall be determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
A person shall not be qualified for appointment as Chairperson of the Commission if the person:
Is a member of a governing body of a political party;
Is an undischarged bankrupt:
Has been convicted of a felony; or
Has been removed from public office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any other law.
