ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Charter for Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, 2026
8. Functions of the Institute
Edition: 2025-07-21 · In force
8. Functions of the Institute
The Institute shall—(a)develop and maintain an all-post graduate institution of higher learning offering high quality education for the benefit of the students and the country;(b)educate highly skilled scientists, engineers and researchers at the masters and doctoral levels with theoretical and practical knowledge to foster future industries in Kenya and beyond;(c)conduct research and development to improve Kenya's competitiveness and accelerate industrial growth;(d)create social and economic values to improve the quality of life of the Kenyan people through various forms of education, and research and development cooperation;(e)establish partnerships and linkages with local, regional and international universities, research institutions and industry;(f)establish an endowment fund to support the funding of research, scholarships, and sustainability of the Institute;(g)mobilize and provide resources for Institute level education and research and for the establishment of schools, departments, centres and such other administrative units for the purpose of enabling the Institute to fulfil its mission;(h)generate, preserve, process and disseminate knowledge for the betterment of humankind and providing an opportunity for development of intellectual activities, academic freedom and scholarly acumen;(i)conduct examinations for academic and professional awards as may be provided for in the Statutes;(j)develop, review and implement academic programmes and determining methods of instruction and research(k)develop and manage the Institute's land, facilities and equipment to support the goals of the Institute;(l)develop and establish affiliate colleges and schools, departments, centres for education and other administrative units that the Institute's Council may determine from time to time;(m)develop and implement an organizational structure that supports the attainment of the Institute's goals;(n)provide appropriate facilities to promote students and staff welfare and wellbeing;(o)provide adequate equipment and facilities for high quality education including classrooms, library resources, laboratories, research facilities, and buildings to support various programmes;(p)establish, manage and award fellowships, scholarships, bursaries, prizes and other such incentives to facilitate study, research and outreach activities; and(q)develop and commercialize the intellectual property for the benefit of the Institute and the society.