Science, Technology and Innovation Act

16. Establishment of research institutions

Edition: 2026-06-16 · In force

16. Establishment of research institutions

(1)The Cabinet Secretary may, on the recommendation of the Commission, by notice in the Gazette establish a research institute and grant a Certificate of Registration in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1), the research institutes set out in the Fourth Schedule and any other research institute established under any other law shall be deemed to be established under this section.

(3)An order under this section may specify—

(a)that the institute to which it relates shall have corporate personality;

(b)the duties, powers and functions of the institute;

(c)the manner in which the institute shall be governed; and

(d)such other matters with respect to the conduct and management of the institute, as the Cabinet Secretary may find it necessary or desirable to provide for.

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Source: Kenya Law