Charter for Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, 2026

14. The Chancellor

Edition: 2025-07-21 · In force

(1)There shall be a Chancellor of the University who shall be appointed by the President in accordance with the Act.

(2)The Chancellor—

(a)be the titular head of the Institute and shall, in the name of the Institute, confer degrees and other awards of the Institute

(b)may, from time to time recommend for a visitation of the Institute

(c)may, from time to time direct or give advice to the Council which the Chancellor considers necessary for the betterment of the Institute; and

(d)shall enjoy such powers and privileges and perform such other functions as may be provided in the Statutes.

(3)The functions of the Chancellor under paragraph (2)(a) may, in the absence of the Chancellor, be performed by the Chairperson of the Council.