Education Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i has dissolved all university councils across the country. In a paid advert in the dailies, the CS said the decision follows High Court of Kenya ruling where it nullified the university council of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
Dr Matiang’i now wants new councils reconstituted. He cited among other reasons that the appointments were done in breach of Section 3 of the Universities Act and Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution. The ruling was further upheld by the Court of Appeal.
“The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology notifies all serving members of all councils of public universities , members of the general public and all stakeholders of its intention to reconstitute governing councils of all public universities and constituent colleges,” he noted.
Dr Matiangi said Section 36(1) of the Universities Act 2012 provides that the council of a public university or constituent college consist of nine members appointed by the CS. They include chairperson, principal secretaries for the ministry responsible for education, and finance, five members appointed by the CS through an open and competitive process and the principal who shall be an ex-official member to the council.
He has invited those with qualifications to apply, starting with The University of Nairobi and Embu University College.
Dr Matiang’i now wants new councils reconstituted. He cited among other reasons that the appointments were done in breach of Section 3 of the Universities Act and Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution. The ruling was further upheld by the Court of Appeal.
“The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology notifies all serving members of all councils of public universities , members of the general public and all stakeholders of its intention to reconstitute governing councils of all public universities and constituent colleges,” he noted.
Dr Matiangi said Section 36(1) of the Universities Act 2012 provides that the council of a public university or constituent college consist of nine members appointed by the CS. They include chairperson, principal secretaries for the ministry responsible for education, and finance, five members appointed by the CS through an open and competitive process and the principal who shall be an ex-official member to the council.
He has invited those with qualifications to apply, starting with The University of Nairobi and Embu University College.
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