[Rev. 2018] (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Kenya Information and Communications No. 2 of 1998 a chairperson appointed by the President; the Principal Secretary for the time being responsible for matters relating to broadcast, electronic, print and all other types of media; the Principal Secretary for the time being responsible for matters relating to finance; the Principal Secretary for the time being responsible for matters relating to internal security; and seven persons appointed by the Cabinet Secretary. (2) In appointing the members of the Board under subsection (I) (e) , the Cabinet Secretary shall ensure — (a) that the appointees to the Board reflect the interests of all sections of society; (b) equal opportunities for persons with disabilities and other marginalised groups; and (c) that not more than two-thirds of the members are of the same gender. [Act No. 41A of 2013, s. 6, Act No. 18 of 2018, Sch.] 6A. Qualifications for appointment of chairperson and members of the Board (1) A person shall be qualified for appointment as a chairperson or member of the Board under subsection (1)(a) and (e), if that person is— (a) a citizen of Kenya; (b) holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya, in any of the following fields— (i) law; (ii) telecommunications, information and communication technology; (iii) broadcasting; (iv) postal regulation; (v) humanities and social sciences; or (vi) any other relevant field; (c) has experience in the relevant sector for a period of at least ten years in the case of the chairperson and five years in the case of any other member; and (d) satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. (2) Despite subsection (1)(b) and (c), a person may be qualified for appointment as a chairperson or member of the Board, if such person, not being a degree holder, demonstrates that he or she has a distinguished career of not less than twenty years in the information, communication and technology sector. (3) A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a chairperson or member of the Board under section 6(1)(a) and (e) if that person— (a) in the last six months immediately preceding the appointment, had personal direct or indirect commercial interest in the sector regulated under this Act; (b) is an office-bearer or employee of any political party; (c) is a public officer; (d) is an undischarged bankrupt; 19