GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 8889

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by section 5(1) of the Independent Offices (Appointment) Act, 2011, I, Mwai Kibaki, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, in consultation with the Prime Minister, declare a vacancy in the office of the Auditor-General and invite applications from qualified persons for nomination for appointment to the office. To be qualified for appointment as the Auditor-General, a person is required to— (a) have extensive knowledge of public finance, or at least ten (10) years’ experience in auditing or public finance management; (b) be a citizen of Kenya; (c) hold a degree in finance, accounting or economics from a University recognised in Kenya; (d) meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and (e) be a member in good standing of a professional body for accountants recognised by law. A person is not eligible for appointment as the Auditor-General if such person— (a) is a member of Parliament; (b) is a member of a local authority; (c) has not met his or her tax obligations; (d) has been removed from office for contravention of any law; or (e) is an undischarged bankrupt. Applications should be received not later than Tuesday, the 9th August, 2011, (midnight Kenya time) by electronic mail at applications.auditor-general@kenya.go.ke or at the Public Service Commission of Kenya, Commission House, Reception, Ground Floor, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi in a sealed envelope addressed to: The Secretary, Public Service Commission of Kenya, Harambee Avenue, P.O. Box 30095–00100, Nairobi. (Selection Panel for the Nomination of Candidates to the Office of Auditor-General). The names of all applicants shall be published in the Kenya Gazette. Dated the 25th July, 2011. MWAI KIBAKI, President.