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SPECIAL ISSUE

THE KENYA GAZETTE


Published by Authority of the Republic of Kenya
(Registered as a Newspaper at the G.P.O.)

Vol. CXXI—No. 111 NAIROBI, 27th August, 2019 Price Sh. 60

GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 8004 (a) All applications should be submitted together with detailed
curriculum vitae, a copy of identity card or passport, copies
THE PUBLIC AUDIT ACT of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and
any other relevant supporting documents.
(No. 34 of 2015)
(b) Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed
DECLARATION OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF AUDITOR-GENERAL envelope clearly marked “Application for the post of
Auditor-General” and delivered to:
IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by section 11 (2) of the
Public Audit Act, I, Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of The Secretary/CEO
Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, declare a Public Service Commission
vacancy in the position of the Auditor-General and invite applications P.O. Box 30095–00100
from qualified persons for nomination for appointment to the office. Nairobi.

To be qualified for appointment as the Auditor-General, a person is (c) Online applications should be submitted via email to:
required to— auditor-general@publicservice.go.ke

All applications should be received by 5.00 p.m. on the 9th


(a) be a citizen of Kenya;
September, 2019.
(b) have extensive knowledge of public finance, or at least ten
Shortlisted applicants will be required to present originals of the
(10) years’ experience in auditing or public finance
following documents:
management;
(a) National identity card or passport;
(c) hold a degree in finance, accounting or economics from a
University recognized in Kenya; (b) Academic and professional certificates and transcripts;
(d) meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and (c) Any other relevant supporting documents and testimonials;
and
(e) be a practising member of good standing of a professional
body of accountants recognized by law. (d) Clearances from the following bodies:
A person is not eligible for appointment as the Auditor-General if (i) Kenya Revenue Authority;
such person—
(ii) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
(a) is a member of Parliament or County Assembly;
(iii) Higher Education Loans Board;
(b) is an official of a governing body of a political party;
(iv) Any of the Registered Credit Reference Bureau; and
(c) is an undischarged bankrupt; and
(v) Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
(d) has been removed from office for contravention of any law.
Dated the 27th August, 2019.
Interested candidates may apply manually (hard copy) or
UHURU KENYATTA,
electronically (online) as follows:
President.

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GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 8005 (ii) is a member of a County Assembly;


THE CONTROLLER OF BUDGET ACT (iii) has not met his or her tax obligations;
(No. 26 of 2016) (iv) has been removed from office for contravening the
Constitution or any other written law; or
DESIGNATION OF ACTING CONTROLLER OF BUDGET
(v) is an undischarged bankrupt.
IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by section 7 (1) of the
Controller of Budget Act, 2016, I, Uhuru Kenyatta, President and (c) Terms of Service
Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, designate—
The Controller of Budget shall hold office for a period of eight (8)
STEPHEN MASHA years and shall not be eligible for re-appointment.
to be the acting Controller of Budget for a period of ninety (90) days, (d) How to Apply
with effect from the 27th August, 2019.
(i) Applicants may submit manual (hard copy) or electronic
Dated the 27th August, 2019. (online) applications.
UHURU KENYATTA, (ii) All applications should be submitted together with detailed
President. curriculum vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic
certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting
documents.
GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 8006
(iii) Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed
THE CONTROLLER OF BUDGET ACT
envelope clearly marked: “Application for the Post of
(No. 26 of 2016) Controller of Budget” and hand-delivered to:

DECLARATION OF VACANCY The Secretary/CEO


Public Service Commission
IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by section 4 (2) of the 4th Floor, Commission House
Controller of Budget Act, 2016, the Public Service Commission off Harambee Avenue
declares a vacancy in the position of Controller of Budget and invites Nairobi.
applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of
Controller of Budget. (iv) Online applications may be submitted via email to
controllerofbudget@publicservice.go.ke
The applications shall be forwarded to the Public Service
Commission pursuant to section 4 (3) of the Act, within fourteen (14) Note:
days of this Notice.
1. The names of all applicants shall be published in the Kenya
The functions of the Controller of Budget are as stipulated in Gazette and on the Commission’s website.
Article 228 of the Constitution and section 5 of the Controller of
2. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to obtain clearance
Budget Act.
from the following bodies:
(a) Qualification for Appointment as Controller of Budget
(i) Kenya Revenue Authority;
A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Controller of
(ii) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
Budget under section 3 of the Act, if that person—
(iii) Higher Education Loans Board;
(i) is a citizen of Kenya;
(iv) Any of the Registered Credit Reference Bureaus; and
(ii) has extensive knowledge of public finance or at least ten
(10) years’ experience in auditing public finance (v) Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance
management; Certificate).
(iii) holds a degree in finance, accounting or economics from a 3. Shortlisted candidates shall also be required to present
university recognized in Kenya; and recommendations from relevant professional bodies (where applicable)
during interviews.
(iv) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
All applications should be received on or before on 9th September,
(b) Disqualification for Appointment as the Controller of Budget
2019 by 5.00 p.m. (East African Time).
A person shall not be qualified for appointment as the Controller of
Dated the 27th August, 2019.
Budget if that person—
STEPHEN KIROGO,
(i) is a Member of Parliament;
Chairman, Public Service Commission.

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