ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Charter for Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, 2026
16. The Council
Edition: 2025-07-21 · In force
16. The Council
(1)There shall be a Council of the Institute which shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of the Act.(2)The Council shall consist—(b)the Principal Secretary in the ministry for the time being responsible for university education or a designated representative;(c)the Principal Secretary in the ministry for the time being responsible for finance or designated representative;(d)the Principal Secretary in the ministry for the time being responsible for information communication technology or a designated representative;(e)five members appointed by the Cabinet Secretary; and(f)the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be an ex officio member and secretary to the Council.(3)The Council shall be the governing body of the Institute.(4)The Vice-Chancellor shall be an ex officio member of the councils of the constituent colleges of the Institute.(5)The Chairperson and members of the Council, other than an ex-officio member, shall hold office for a term of four years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term.(6)The Council shall ensure that a proper management structure is in place to maintain corporate integrity, reputation and responsibility.(7)The office of a member of the Council shall become vacant if the member—(a)resigns from office in writing addressed to the Cabinet Secretary;(b)is, by reasons of prolonged physical or mental infirmity, unable to perform the functions of the office;(c)is absent without the permission of the Chairperson from three consecutive meetings of the Council, or, in the case of the Chairperson, the permission of the Cabinet Secretary;(d)is convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment for a term exceeding six months or more without the option of a fine;(e)is adjudged bankrupt by a court of competent jurisdiction or enters into a composition or scheme of arrangement for the benefit of creditors; or(8)Where the office of a member of the Council becomes vacant, the Vice-Chancellor shall within fourteen days notify vacancy to the appointing authority.(9)The procedure, conduct and regulation of the affairs of the Council shall be determined in accordance with the Act.(10)The Council shall exercise prudent leadership, innovative enterprise, and good judgment in directing the Institute and shall always act in the best interest of the Institute.