ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter for Kenyatta University
31. The Statutes.
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
31. The Statutes.
(1)In the performance of its functions under this Charter, the Council shall, subject to this Charter, make Statutes generally for the government, control and administration of the University and for the better carrying into effect of the purposes of this Charter, and in particular for the:—(a)establishment of colleges, campuses, schools, faculties, institutes, directorates, foundations and centres of the University;(b)description of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic qualifications;(c)requirement for conferment of degrees and award of diplomas, certificates and other academic qualifications;(d)conduct of examinations;(e)prescribing fees and other charges;(f)prescribing the rules and regulations for the conduct and organisation of student affairs;(g)setting the terms and conditions of service, including the appointment, staff development, dismissal and recommendation of retirement benefits of the members of staff of the University;(h)constitution and procedure of meetings of the Council and Senate, the establishment, composition and terms of reference of committees of the Council and the Senate; and(i)providing for or prescribing anything, which, under this Charter may be provided for or prescribed by Statutes.(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Council shall not make, amend or revoke any Statutes relating to the functions and privileges of the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor or Senate without first ascertaining the opinion of the Senate.(3)Statutes shall only be made by a resolution passed at a meeting of the Council supported by a majority of not less than three-fourths (3/4) of the members present and voting, being not less than half of the total membership of the Council.(4)Provided that the Council of the Kenyatta University immediately at the pronouncement of the Kenyatta University Charter 2013 shall have the powers to make Statutes for the University under the Charter.(5)Notwithstanding the generalities of paragraph (4) the Statutes made hereof shall not be in force before the commencement of the Kenyatta University Charter 2013.