For appointment as the Vice-Chairperson, the applicant must:

• be a citizen of Kenya;
• hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• have at least ten years experience in their respective profession;
• have at least six years experience in a managerial position either in the public or private sector; and
• meet the requirements of leadership and integrity in Chapter Six of the Constitution.

GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION

• A person is not eligible for appointment as a Member of the Commission if such person1. has, at any time within the preceding five years, held office, or stood for election as –
• a member of Parliament or County Assembly; or
• a member of the governing body of a political party; or
• holds any state office;
• is, or has at any time been, a candidate for election as a member of Parliament or of a county assembly; or
• is, or has at any time been, the holder of an office in any political organization
• that sponsors or otherwise supports, or has at any time sponsored or
• otherwise supported, a candidate for election as a member of parliament or of a county assembly;
• is an undischarged bankrupt;
• has been removed from office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any law.
• Provided that (3) and (4) above cease to apply to a person after two general elections for
• Parliament have been held since the person ceased to be such a candidate or office holder.