ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kipsoen National Polytechnic Order
8. Vacancy in membership of the Council
Edition: 2025-07-10 · In force
8. Vacancy in membership of the Council
(1)The office of a member of the Council shall fall vacant if the holder of the office—(c)is otherwise removed from office.(2)A member of the Council may be removed from office, if the member—(a)is unable to perform the functions of office by reason of prolonged physical or mental incapacity;(b)is adjudged bankrupt by a court of competent jurisdiction or enters into a composition or scheme of arrangement for the benefit of creditors;(c)is guilty of gross misconduct;(d)contravenes Chapter Six or Thirteen of the Constitution; or(e)is convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment for a period of at least six months.(3)Where a vacancy occurs in the membership of the Council, the Cabinet Secretary may, subject to the provisions of this Order, appoint another person to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term of such member.(4)Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, the Cabinet Secretary may suspend any member of the Council suspected of having contravened Chapters Six or Thirteen of the Constitution to pave way for investigations.(5)Where a person who has been suspended in accordance with subparagraph (4) is found not culpable after investigations, the Cabinet Secretary shall reinstate the person as a member of the Council.