ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Charter for Kenya Medical Research Institute, 2026
15. The Board
Edition: 2025-07-21 · In force
15. The Board
(1)There shall be a Board of the Institute which shall the governing body of the Institute.(2)The Board shall consist—(a)the Chairperson appointed under paragraph 14;(b)the Principal Secretary in the ministry for the time being responsible for education or a designated representative;(c)the Principal Secretary in the ministry for the time being responsible for health or a designated representative;(d)the Principal Secretary in the ministry for the time being responsible for finance or a designated representative;(e)the Chief Executive Officer of the Council of Governors or a designated representative;(f)three members, not being public officers, appointed by the Cabinet Secretary for the time being responsible for matters related to Health, of whom—(i)two shall be research scientists at level of Professors with knowledge and experience in specialized fields essential to the Institute's National Security mandate, including, genomics, bio-surveillance, vaccine science, biodefense, emerging infectious diseases or health security and related disciplines; and(ii)one person from the public or the private sector with proven entrepreneurial or resource mobilization skills;(g)two members, not being public officers, appointed by the Cabinet Secretary for the time being responsible for matters related to Education, of whom—(i)one shall have experience in finance management; and(ii)one shall be a distinguished professional with experience in university management;(h)the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be an ex officio member; and(i)the Corporation Secretary who shall be the secretary to the Board.(3)A person qualifies to be appointed as a member of the Board under subparagraph (h) if that person—(a)is a holder of an earned Doctor of Philosophy degree from a university recognized in Kenya;(b)has ten years' experience in the respective fields; and(c)meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.(4)A person qualifies to be appointed a member of the Board under subparagraph (2)(g) i & ii, if that person—(a)is a holder of a master's degree from a university recognized in Kenya;(b)has ten years' experience in the respective fields; and(c)meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.(5)The Corporation Secretary shall be recruited through an open competitive recruitment process.(6)A person qualifies for appointment as the Corporation Secretary if that person—(a)holds a bachelor's degree in law from a university recognized in Kenya;(b)is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over twelve years' experience;(c)is a Certified Secretary; and(d)is a member in good standing of the Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya;(7)The Chairperson and members of the Board, other than an ex officio member, shall hold office for a period of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term.(8)The office of a member of the Board shall become vacant if the member—(a)not being an ex-officio member, resigns from office by notice in writing addressed to the appointing authority;(b)is unable to exercise the functions of the office by reasons of physical or mental infirmity;(c)is adjudged bankrupt by a court of competent jurisdiction or enters into composition or scheme or arrangement for the benefit of creditors;(d)is adjudged or declared by any court of competent jurisdiction or tribunal to be of unsound mind;(e)is convicted of an offence by a court of competent jurisdiction and sentenced to imprisonment for a term exceeding six months;(f)is guilty of gross misconduct; or(9)Where the office of a member of the Board becomes vacant, the Vice Chancellor shall, within fourteen days, notify the vacancy to appointing authority.