Chairperson at Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

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.