ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter of the University of Eastern African, Baraton
27. Protection of name
Edition: 2026-04-01 · In force
27. Protection of name
(1)Notwithstanding the provisions of any other written law, no public officer performing the functions relating to the registration of companies or business names shall accept for such registration any name which includes together with the word "University", the words "Eastern Africa", and/or "Baraton", unless the application for such registration is accompanied by the written consent of the Council.(2)Any person who, except with the written consent of the Council, uses the word “University" together with the words "Eastern Africa, Baraton" in furtherance of, or as, or in connection with, any advertisement for, any trade, business, calling or profession, shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding one thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding one month or to both such fine and imprisonment. Provided that nothing in this subsection shall be construed as preventing the bona fide use by any person of any title in pursuance of the grant to him of any degree, diploma, or certificate by the University.