The Technical Committee
Technical Committee
Kenya Coast Guard Service Governance Structure
About the Technical Committee
The Technical Committee is established under Section 13 of the KCGS Act No. 11 of 2018 and serves as a crucial governance body for the Kenya Coast Guard Service. The Committee comprises senior government officials and heads of key security and maritime agencies, ensuring coordinated policy oversight and strategic direction.
Legal Establishment: Section 13, KCGS Act No. 11 of 2018
Committee Members
i
Principal Secretary - Internal Security
Chairperson
i
Principal Secretary - Finance
Member
i
Principal Secretary - Defence
Member
i
Principal Secretary - Transport
Member
i
Principal Secretary - Fisheries
Member
i
Principal Secretary - Environment
Member
i
Principal Secretary - Shipping and Maritime Affairs
Member
i
Principal Secretary - Immigration and Citizenship
Member
ii
Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces
Member
iii
Inspector-General of the National Police Service
Member
iv
Director-General of the National Intelligence Service
Member
v
Solicitor-General
Member
vi
Director-General of the Kenya Maritime Authority
Member
vii
Managing Director of the Kenya Ports Authority
Member
viii
Director-General of the Kenya Wildlife Service
Member
ix
Director General of the Kenya Fisheries Service
Member
x
Director-General, KCGS
Secretary to the Committee
Reporting Structure
The Technical Committee reports to the Council
Committee Responsibilities
Policy & Financial Advisory
Advise the Council on policy and financial matters relating to the Service.
Management Oversight
Oversee the management and administration of the Service.
Review Reports
Receive and act on the reports of the Director-General.
Advisory Functions
On reference to it by the Director-General, advise the Director-General on any matter.
Recommendations
Make recommendations to the Council on any matter relating to the functions of the Service.
Additional Functions
Perform any other function conferred on it by KCGS Act or any other written law.