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  • Posted: Jun 24, 2020
    Deadline: Jul 6, 2020
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    The Kenya Law Reform Commission (the Commission) is established by the Kenya Law Reform Commission Act, No. 19 of 2013 (the Act). Presidential assent was given on 14 January 2013 and the Act came into force on 25th January 2013. The Commission has a statutory and ongoing role of reviewing all the law of Kenya to ensure that it is modernized, relevant and harmonized with the Constitution of Kenya. Following the promulgation of the Constitution in 2010, the Commission has an additional mandate of preparing new legislation to give effect to the Constitution. The third mandate is found in the County Governments Act, No. 17 of 2012 which requires the Commission to assist the county governments in the development of their laws.
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    Member - Kenya Law Reform Commission

    A person shall be qualified for appointment as Member of the Kenya Law Reform Commission if he/she: 

    • holds a postgraduate degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
    • has knowledge and experience of not less than ten years in any of the following fields:-
      • Law;  
      • Economics; 
      • Social Sciences; or
      • Research and Development;
    • has had a distinguished career in his or her respective field; and
    • meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

    PLEASE NOTE: In compliance with Section 10 of the Kenya Law Reform Commission Act, 2013, a person shall not be qualified for nomination and appointment as Chairperson or Member 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 criminal offence and sentenced to a term of imprisonment;
    • has been removed from any public office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any other written law;
    • is a member of Parliament or county assembly; or
    • has not met his or her legal obligations relating to tax and other statutory obligations.

    TERMS OF SERVICE 

    The chairperson shall be appointed for a single term of six (6) years and is not eligible for re-appointment.

    A member of the Commission shall be appointed for a single term of five (5) years and is not eligible for re-appointment.

    The chairperson and members of the Commission, other than the ex - officio members, shall serve on a full time basis.

    Method of Application

    Each application should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents. 

    A copy of the National Identity Card/Passport should be appended.

    All applications should be clearly marked “Application for position of Chairperson, Kenya Law Reform Commission” OR “Application for position of Member, Kenya Law Reform Commission” and submitted in any ONE of the following modes:

    Manual applications should be hand delivered to and  signed for at the Public Service Commission Secretary/CEO’s Office on 4th Floor, Commission House, off Harambee Avenue. 

    Online applications should be e-mailed to klrc2020@publicservice.go.ke

    Posted applications should be addressed to:
     
    The Chairperson
    Selection Panel for the Nomination of Chairperson and  Members of the Kenya Law Reform Commission
    Public Service Commission Commission House
    P.O. Box 30095-00100
    NAIROBI

     
    Note:

    1. The names of all shortlisted candidates shall be published in the daily newspapers;
    2. The names of all applicants will be posted on the Public Service Commission’s website;
    3. Shortlisted applicants shall be required to obtain clearance from the following bodies:
      • Kenya Revenue Authority;
      • Higher Education Loans Board;
      • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; 
      • Any of the Registered Credit Reference Bureaus; and
      • Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance certificate).

     
    All applications should be received on or before 6th July 2020 at 5.00 p.m. Those who had applied earlier need not re-apply.
     
    This advertisement is accessible on  the Public Service Commission’s website www.publicservice.go.ke
     
    In the spirit of promoting national values and principles of governance of inclusiveness, equality and protection of the marginalized; youth, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
     
    Dr. Vincent Nyagilo, PhD, EBS CHAIRPERSON SELECTION PANEL FOR THE  NOMINATION OF CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE KENYA LAW REFORM COMMISSION

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