ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter of the University of Eastern African, Baraton
26. Statutes
Edition: 2026-04-01 · In force
26. Statutes
(1)The University Council shall have power, subject to the provisions of the Act and of this Charter, to make statutes generally for the governance, control and administration of the University, for the better carrying into effect of the purposes of this Charter, and for all purposes connected therewith, and in particular for—(a)the establishment of schools, institutes, affiliated colleges of the University;(b)the description of degrees;(c)the requirements for the awarding of degrees;(d)the conduct of examinations;(e)prescribing fees and boarding charges;(f)settling the terms and conditions of service, including appointments, dismissals, remuneration and retiring benefits of members of the staff of the University;(g)the composition and procedures of the University Council, and the establishment, composition and terms of reference of the committees of the Council;(h)prescribing the rules and regulations for the student form;(i)providing for or prescribing anything which, under this Charter, may be provided for or prescribed by the Statutes.(2)Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, the Council shall not make, amend, or revoke any provisions relating to the functions or privileges of the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, or the General Faculty Assembly without first ascertaining the opinion of the General Faculty Assembly thereon.(3)Statutes shall only be made by a resolution passed at one meeting of the University Council by at least three-fourths of the members present and voting such majority being not less than half of the total membership of the Council and confirmed at a subsequent meeting not less than one, nor more than twelve months thereafter.(4)Statutes made under this Charter may be published by the Council in the Kenya Gazette but Section 27, 31(e) and of the Interpretation and General Provision Act (Cap. 2) shall not apply to the Statutes made under this Charter.(5)Any Statute under this Charter may be revoked by a two-thirds of the total membership of the Council.