ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter to Establish Strathmore University
13. The Council
Edition: 2026-04-01 · In force
13. The Council
(1)There is established a Council of the University which shall consist—(a)a Chairperson, who shall be appointed by the Sponsor from among the Council members;(b)the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the Secretary and ex officio member;(c)the Vice-Chairperson to be elected by the Council from among its members;(d)two members of the Sponsor;(e)two members nominated by the Kianda Foundation;(f)two senior academicians, who shall not be employees of the University, with experience in higher education;(g)two persons from the public or the private sector;(h)the Deputy Vice-Chancellors, who shall be an ex officio member; and(i)the University Secretary, who shall be an ex officio member.(2)The members of the Council, except ex officio members, shall hold office in accordance with the Statutes.(3)Upon expiry of their term, a member of the Council may be eligible for another term.(4)The office of a member of the Council shall become vacant if the member of the Council—(a)not being an ex officio member, resigns by notice in writing addressed to the Vice-Chancellor;(b)is removed from office by the Sponsor or appointing authority; and(c)is unable to perform the functions of the office due to physical or mental infirmity; or(5)Where the office of a member of the University Council becomes vacant under sub-section (4), the Vice-Chancellor shall notify the vacancy to the Sponsor.(6)The procedure, conduct and regulation of the affairs of the Council shall be as specified by the Act and the Statutes.