Technical and Vocational Education and Training (Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic Order), 2025

This Order may be cited as the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic) Order, 2025.

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Jurisdiction: Kenya
Instrument: Notice
Citation: Legal Notice 35 of 2025
Version: Undated source snapshot
Language: en

Source attribution: Source: Kenya Law

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This Order may be cited as the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic) Order, 2025. Provides definitions for terms used in the Order, including Council, National Polytechnic, member, Principal, staff and student. Establishes a National Polytechnic to be known as Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic and declares it the successor to the Kaimosi Friends Technical Training Institute. Section 4 sets out functions of the National Polytechnic (providing facilities and programmes, promoting innovation and knowledge transfer, collaborating with industry and universities, and facilitating student mobility) and grants it powers to award academic qualifications and to award scholarships, bursaries and prizes as provided by its academic policy. The Council must appoint one or more Deputy Principals; Deputy Principals must act under the Principal's general direction and perform powers and duties provided by the Statutes; a Deputy Principal holds office on terms and period provided by the Statutes and is entitled to re-appointment for one more term on expiration.

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Part I

PRELIMINARY

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PRELIMINARY - 1. Citation

AI-assisted research summary: This Order may be cited as the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic) Order, 2025.

Section 1. Citation Section This Order may be cited as the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic) Order, 2025.
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PRELIMINARY - 2. Interpretation

AI-assisted research summary: Provides definitions for terms used in the Order, including Council, National Polytechnic, member, Principal, staff and student.

Section 2. Interpretation Section In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires— “Council” means the governing organ of the National Polytechnic constituted under paragraph 5; “National Polytechnic” means the Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic established under paragraph 3; “member” means a member of the Council of the National Polytechnic; “Principal” means the principal of the National Polytechnic appointed under paragraph 8; “staff” means the staff of the National Polytechnic appointed under paragraph 14; and “student” means a person registered by the National Polytechnic for the purpose of obtaining a qualification of a programme of study approved by a recognised body.

Part II

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC

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ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC - 3. Establishment of the National Polytechnic

AI-assisted research summary: Establishes a National Polytechnic to be known as Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic and declares it the successor to the Kaimosi Friends Technical Training Institute.

Section 3. Establishment of the National Polytechnic Section 3(1) There is established a National Polytechnic to be known as Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic. Section 3(2)(a) suing and being sued; Section 3(2)(b) taking, purchasing or otherwise acquiring, holding, charging or disposing of both movable and immovable property; Section 3(2)(c) receiving, investing and borrowing money; and Section 3(2)(d) doing or performing such other acts, including entering in such contracts, as may be necessary or expedient for the furtherance of the provisions of this Order, and which may lawfully be done by a body corporate. Section 3(3) The National Polytechnic shall be the successor to the Kaimosi Friends Technical Training Institute existing immediately before the commencement of this Order.
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ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC - 4. Functions of the National Polytechnic

AI-assisted research summary: Section 4 sets out functions of the National Polytechnic (providing facilities and programmes, promoting innovation and knowledge transfer, collaborating with industry and universities, and facilitating student mobility) and grants it powers to award academic qualifications and to award scholarships, bursaries and prizes as provided by its academic policy.

Section 4. Functions of the National Polytechnic Section 4(1)(a) provide, directly or in collaboration with other institutions of higher learning, facilities for technical, technological, professional, scientific education and training; Section 4(1)(b) promote in technological innovation as well as in the discovery, transmission and enhancement of knowledge for economic, social cultural, scientific and technological development; Section 4(1)(c) contribute to industrial and technological development of Kenya, in collaboration with industry and other organizations, through the transfer of technology; Section 4(1)(d) provide a multi-level system of post-secondary school education and training programmes relevant to the needs of the community, covering a wide range of fields and levels with provision for recognition of prior learning and flexibility of transition between programmes; Section 4(1)(e) provide high quality facilities to support education, research, residential, commercial, cultural, social, recreational, sporting and other services; Section 4(1)(f) collaborate with recognized universities for the conduct and award of degree programmes in technology; and Section 4(1)(g) facilitate student mobility between and across different programmes at different technical training institutions and other national polytechnics. Section 4(2) The National Polytechnic shall have powers to grant higher diplomas, diplomas, certificates or other academic qualifications which may, for the time being, be authorized by the academic policy of the National Polytechnic. Section 4(3) Subject to this Order, the National Polytechnic may award scholarships, bursaries, prizes and any other awards which may be provided for by the academic policy.

Part III

THE MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC

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THE MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC - 10. Deputy Principal

AI-assisted research summary: The Council must appoint one or more Deputy Principals; Deputy Principals must act under the Principal's general direction and perform powers and duties provided by the Statutes; a Deputy Principal holds office on terms and period provided by the Statutes and is entitled to re-appointment for one more term on expiration.

Section 10. Deputy Principal Section 10(1) The Council shall appoint one or more Deputy Principals, who shall, under the general direction of the Principal, exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be provided by the Statutes. Section 10(2) The Deputy Principal shall hold office on such terms and for such period as may be provided by the Statutes and upon expiration of that period shall be eligible for re-appointment for one more term.
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THE MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC - 11. Academic Board

AI-assisted research summary: Establishes the Academic Board membership and assigns it multiple academic management duties including assessing standards, approving programmes and awards, regulating teaching and examinations, and advising the Council.

Section 11. Academic Board Section 11(1)(a) the Principal, who shall be the Chairperson; Section 11(1)(b) the Deputy Principals; Section 11(1)(c) the deans of students; Section 11(1)(d) the directors of Institutes and Centres; Section 11(1)(e) the heads of the teaching departments of the National Polytechnic; Section 11(1)(f) the librarian; and Section 11(1)(g) two members elected by the student’s organization of the National Polytechnic who shall however not attend deliberations of the Academic Board on matters which are considered by the Chairperson of the Academic Board to be confidential and which relate to examinations, the general discipline of students, and other related matters. Section 11(2)(a) the Registrars; Section 11(2)(b) the finance officer; Section 11(2)(c) the chief medical officer; Section 11(2)(d) the head of legal department; Section 11(2)(e) the head of procurement; Section 11(2)(f) two persons nominated by the staff association representing academic staff; and Section 11(2)(g) two persons nominated by the staff associations representing administrative staff. Section 11(3)(a) assess the content and academic standard of any course of study in respect of any diploma, certificate or other award of the National Polytechnic and to report its findings thereon to the Council; Section 11(3)(b) propose for consideration by the Council the standard of proficiency to be gained in each examination for a diploma, certificate or other award of the National Polytechnic; Section 11(3)(c) determine which students have attained the specified standard of proficiency and are otherwise fit to be granted a diploma, certificate, or other award of the Polytechnic and to report its decision thereon to the Council; Section 11(3)(d) approve programmes of study, regulate admission of students to the Polytechnic and determine their continuance or discontinuation in such programmes; Section 11(3)(e) specify the conditions for qualifying for conferment of a diploma, certificate, award of various titles, distinction and other awards offered by the National Polytechnic; Section 11(3)(f) determine the academic policy of the National Polytechnic and to advise the Council on the provision of facilities to carry out that policy; Section 11(3)(g) direct and regulate the teaching and instruction within the National Polytechnic and the examinations held by the National Polytechnic, subject to the powers of Council; Section 11(3)(h) make recommendations to the Council for the diplomas and certificates to be conferred by the National Polytechnic; Section 11(3)(i) consider and approve the award of scholarships, bursaries, prizes and any other awards which may be provided for by the academic policy of the National Polytechnic; Section 11(3)(j) approve diplomas, certificates, and other academic qualifications to be awarded by the National Polytechnic; and Section 11(3)(k) consider and approve appointment of internal and external examiners.
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THE MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC - 12. Management Board

AI-assisted research summary: Section 12 names the Management Board membership (Principal as Chairperson, Deputy Principals, Registrar (Administration), finance officer and others the Council may determine) and lists management functions including resource management, policy proposals to Council and Academic Board, coordination of strategic and development plans, and other management matters.

Section 12. Management Board Section 12(1)(a) the Principal, who shall be the Chairperson; Section 12(1)(b) the Deputy Principal (Finance and Administration); Section 12(1)(c) the Deputy Principals; Section 12(1)(d) the Registrar (Administration); Section 12(1)(e) the finance officer; and Section 12(1)(f) such other member of the senior management as the Council may determine. Section 12(2)(a) the efficient management of the human, physical and financial resources of the National Polytechnic; Section 12(2)(b) making proposals to the Council and the Academic Board on policies that apply across the entire institution; Section 12(2)(c) coordination of the strategic and development plans of the National Polytechnic; and Section 12(2)(d) any other matters related to the management of the National Polytechnic.
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THE MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC - 13. Performance of the functions in the absence of an office holder

AI-assisted research summary: When certain office-holders are absent, the Council or Principal may appoint acting or suitable persons to perform the absent officer's functions.

Section 13. Performance of the functions in the absence of an office holder Section 13(1) In the absence of the Principal, the Council may appoint an acting Principal from among the Deputy Principals as an acting Principal during the period of absence. Section 13(2) In the absence of the Principal and the Deputy Principals, the Council may appoint an acting Principal from among the senior members of the academic staff of the National Polytechnic. Section 13(3) In the absence of a member of staff of the National Polytechnic other than the Principal and Deputy Principals, the Principal may appoint a suitable person to perform the functions of the said officer during the period of absence.
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THE MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC - 14. Staff of the National Polytechnic

AI-assisted research summary: Section 14 lists staff categories of the National Polytechnic, defines technical and support staff, and gives the Council the power to delegate appointment of staff subject to restrictions.

Section 14. Staff of the National Polytechnic Section 14(1)(a) the academic staff; Section 14(1)(b) the senior management staff; Section 14(1)(c) the administrative staff; Section 14(1)(d) the technical staff; and Section 14(1)(e) the support staff. Section 14(2)(a) the Principal; Section 14(2)(b) the Deputy Principals; Section 14(2)(c) the librarian; and Section 14(2)(d) all members of staff who are engaged in teaching and research. Section 14(3)(a) the Principal; Section 14(3)(b) the Deputy Principals; Section 14(3)(c) the dean of students; Section 14(3)(d) the directors of institutes; and Section 14(3)(e) such other members of staff as the Council may determine from time to time. Section 14(4)(a) the Registrars; Section 14(4)(b) the finance officer; and Section 14(4)(c) such other members of staff, not being engaged in teaching or research, as the Council may determine from time to time. Section 14(5) The technical staff of the National Polytechnic shall consist of those staff engaged in laboratory and field instruction in the teaching departments under the general direction of the heads of the teaching departments, as the Council may determine from time to time. Section 14(6) The support staff of the National Polytechnic shall consist of those staff engaged in general duties as the Council may determine from time to time. Section 14(7)(a) in the manner and upon the terms and conditions of service specified by the Council; or Section 14(7)(b) in the case of a person seconded to the service of the National Polytechnic from the service of another institution, the Government, or any other public body, on terms and conditions agreed upon between the Council and the seconding body. Section 14(8) The Council may, subject to such restrictions as it may impose, delegate, either generally or specially, to any person, committee or body the power to appoint any member of the staff of the National Polytechnic. Section 14(9)(a) subject to the general authority of the Council and of the Principal; and Section 14(9)(b) employed in accordance with the statutes or as otherwise specifically provided by the statutes or by the terms of a particular appointment.
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THE MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC - 5. The Council

AI-assisted research summary: Defines Council membership categories and requires the Council to consider balance and inclusion; the Cabinet Secretary must stagger appointments to ensure continuity.

Section 5. The Council Section 5(1)(a) the Chairperson; Section 5(1)(b) the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being responsible for matters relating to technical and vocational education and training; Section 5(1)(c) the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being responsible for matters relating to finance; Section 5(1)(d) leadership and management; Section 5(1)(d)(i) leadership and management; Section 5(1)(d)(ii) financial management; Section 5(1)(d)(iii) industry; Section 5(1)(d)(iv) engineering; Section 5(1)(d)(v) information communication technology; or Section 5(1)(d)(vi) technology; and Section 5(1)(e) the principal, who shall be an ex officio member of the Council. Section 5(2)(a) consider ethnic and gender balance; Section 5(2)(b) promote inclusion of persons with disability, minorities and the marginalised; and Section 5(2)(c) ensure balanced core skills and competencies amongst members. Section 5(3) In appointing members of the Council, the Cabinet Secretary shall stagger the appointment of members to ensure continuity in the membership of the Council.
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THE MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC - 6. Vacancy in the office of a member of the Council

AI-assisted research summary: Section 6 lists conditions that cause a member of the Council's office to become vacant, allows the Cabinet Secretary to appoint someone to fill a vacancy and to suspend suspected members for investigation, and requires reinstatement if a suspended person is found not culpable.

Section 6. Vacancy in the office of a member of the Council Section 6(1)(a) resigns by notice in writing addressed to the Cabinet Secretary; Section 6(1)(b) is unable to perform the functions of office by reason of prolonged physical or mental incapacity; Section 6(1)(c) is adjudged bankrupt by a court of competent jurisdiction or enters into a composition or scheme of arrangement for the benefit of creditors; Section 6(1)(d) is guilty of gross misconduct; Section 6(1)(e) contravenes Chapter Six or Thirteen of the Constitution; Section 6(1)(f) is convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment for a period of at least six months; or Section 6(1)(g) dies. Section 6(2) Where the office of a member of the Council becomes vacant, the Cabinet Secretary may, subject to the provisions of this Order, appoint another person to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term of such member. Section 6(3) Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, the Cabinet Secretary may suspend any member of the Council suspected of having contravened Chapters Six or Thirteen of the Constitution to pave way for investigations. Section 6(4) Where a person who has been suspended in accordance with sub-paragraph (3) is found not culpable after investigations, the Cabinet Secretary shall reinstate the person as a member of the Council.
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THE MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC - 7. Functions of the Council

AI-assisted research summary: The Council must ensure a proper management structure is in place and that it maintains the National Polytechnic's corporate integrity, reputation and responsibility.

Section 7. Functions of the Council Section ensure that a proper management structure is in place and that the structure maintains corporate integrity, reputation and responsibility of the National Polytechnic;
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THE MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC - 8. Committees

AI-assisted research summary: The Council may set up committees to perform its functions, but it shall not delegate its principal mandate to those committees.

Section 8. Committees Section 8(1) The Council may set up such committees as may be appropriate to perform any of its functions and responsibilities as it may determine. Section 8(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-paragraph (1), the Council shall not delegate its principal mandate to the committees.
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THE MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC - 9. The Principal

AI-assisted research summary: There shall be a Principal of the National Polytechnic appointed by the Cabinet Secretary on the Council's recommendation; the Principal serves five years (eligible for one reappointment), has specified duties (chief executive officer, Secretary to the Council, academic and administrative head, responsibility for programmes subject to Council direction), may have powers under other written law, may resign by written notice to the Cabinet Secretary copied to the Council Chair, and if removed on Council recommendation is entitled to three months’ notice or pay in lieu.

Section 9. The Principal Section 9(1) There shall be a Principal of the National Polytechnic who shall be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary on the recommendation of the Council following a competitive recruitment process. Section 9(2) The Principal shall hold office for a term of five years and shall be eligible for reappointment for one further term. Section 9(3)(a) be the chief executive officer of the National Polytechnic; Section 9(3)(b) be the Secretary to the Council; Section 9(3)(c) be the academic and administrative head of the National Polytechnic; Section 9(3)(d) subject to the direction of the Council, have overall responsibility of the direction, organization and administration of the programmes of the National Polytechnic; and Section 9(3)(e) have such powers and duties as may be provided by any written law. Section 9(4)(a) resigns from office by notice in writing addressed to the Cabinet Secretary and copied to the Chairperson of the Council; Section 9(4)(b) is removed from office by the Cabinet Secretary on the recommendation of the Council, in which case the Principal shall be entitled to three months’ notice or three months’ pay in lieu of notice; or Section 9(4)(c) dies.

Part IV

CONDUCT OF BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE COUNCIL

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CONDUCT OF BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE COUNCIL - 15. Meetings of the Council

AI-assisted research summary: Rules for Council meetings: timing between meetings, Chairperson powers and duties, disclosure of members' interests, and recordkeeping of minutes.

Section 15. Meetings of the Council Section 15(1) The Council shall meet as often as necessary for the transaction of business, but not more than four months shall elapse between the date of one meeting and that of the next meeting. Section 15(2) The Chairperson may at any time, upon written request by a majority of the members, call a special meeting of the Council. Section 15(3) The Chairperson shall preside at every meeting of the Council at which the Chairperson is present, but in the Chairperson’s absence, the members present may elect an acting Chairperson from among their number to preside. Section 15(4) A member who has a direct or indirect interest in a matter being considered or to be considered by the Council shall, as soon as the relevant facts regarding the matter come to the knowledge of the member, disclose the nature of such interest, and shall not be present during any deliberations on the matter. Section 15(5) The Council shall cause the minutes of all proceedings of its meetings to be recorded and kept, and shall be signed by the chairperson or the person presiding at the meeting.
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CONDUCT OF BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE COUNCIL - 16. Quorum

AI-assisted research summary: For a meeting of the Council, the quorum must be seven members, including the five members appointed under paragraph 5.

Section 16. Quorum Section The quorum for a meeting of the Council shall be seven members who shall include the five members appointed under paragraph 5 .
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CONDUCT OF BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE COUNCIL - 17. Decisions of the Council

AI-assisted research summary: If votes are equal, the chairperson or person presiding has a casting vote.

Section 17. Decisions of the Council Section Unless a unanimous decision is reached, a decision on any matter before the Council shall be made based on a simple majority of the members present, and in the case of an equality of votes, the chairperson or person presiding shall have a casting vote.
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CONDUCT OF BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE COUNCIL - 18. Rules of procedure

AI-assisted research summary: Subject to this Order, the Council may regulate its own procedure.

Section 18. Rules of procedure Section Subject to this Order, the Council may regulate its own procedure.

Part V

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

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FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 19. Investment of funds

AI-assisted research summary: The National Polytechnic's financial year is the twelve‑month period from 1 July to 30 June of the next year.

Section 19. Investment of funds Section The financial year of the National Polytechnic shall be the period of twelve months commencing on the first of July and ending on thirtieth June in the following year.
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FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 20. Financial year

AI-assisted research summary: The Council may invest National Polytechnic funds in certain securities and may deposit unused monies in banks, subject to Cabinet Secretary approval.

Section 20. Financial year Section 20(1) The Council may invest any of the funds of the National Polytechnic in securities in which for the time being the Council may, by law, invest trust funds or in any other securities which the Cabinet Secretary responsible for matters relating to finance may, from time to time, approve for that purpose. Section 20(2) The Council may, subject to the approval of the Cabinet Secretary responsible for matters relating to finance, place on deposit with such banks as it may determine, any monies not immediately required for the purposes of the National Polytechnic.
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FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 21. Annual estimates

AI-assisted research summary: Before each financial year the Council must prepare annual revenue and expenditure estimates for the National Polytechnic; the Council must approve the estimates before the year starts and must not increase any sum after Cabinet Secretary approval without that Secretary's consent. The National Polytechnic must consult the Ministry responsible for technical institutions’ grants and other relevant agencies when preparing estimates and development plans. The Council may create funds to meet future or contingent liabilities.

Section 21. Annual estimates Section 21(1) Before the commencement of a financial year, the Council shall cause to be prepared estimates of the revenue and expenditure of the National Polytechnic for that year. Section 21(2)(a) the payment of the salaries, allowances and other charges in respect of the staff of the National Polytechnic; Section 21(2)(b) the payment of the pensions, gratuities and other charges in respect of retirement benefits which are payable out of the funds of the National Polytechnic; Section 21(2)(c) the proper maintenance of the buildings and grounds of the National Polytechnic; Section 21(2)(d) the proper maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment and other movable property of the National Polytechnic; Section 21(2)(e) the funding of the cost of teaching, research and outreach activities of the National Polytechnic; and Section 21(2)(f) the creation of such funds to meet future or contingent liabilities in respect of retiring benefits, insurance or replacement of building or equipment and in respect of such other matters as the Council may think fit. Section 21(3) In preparing its annual estimates and development plans, the National Polytechnic shall consult with the Ministry responsible for technical institutions’ grants and any other relevant Government agency. Section 21(4) The annual estimates shall be approved by the Council before the commencement of the financial year to which they relate, and shall be submitted to the Cabinet Secretary for approval, and after the approval by the Cabinet Secretary, the Council shall not increase any sum provided in the estimates without the consent of the Cabinet Secretary. Section 21(5) Expenditure shall not be incurred for the purpose of the National Polytechnic except in accordance with the annual estimates approved under sub-paragraph (4) or in pursuance of an authorization of the Council given with the prior approval of the Cabinet Secretary.
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FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 22. Accounts and audit

AI-assisted research summary: The Council must keep all proper books of account for the National Polytechnic covering income, expenditure and assets.

Section 22. Accounts and audit Section 22(1) The Council shall cause to be kept all proper books of accounts of the income, expenditure, and assets and of the National Polytechnic. Section 22(2)(a) a statement of income and expenditure during that year; and Section 22(2)(b) a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Polytechnic on the last day of that year. Section 22(3) The accounts of the Polytechnic shall be audited in accordance with Public Audit Act (Cap.412B). Section 22(4) The Auditor-General may transmit to the Cabinet Secretary a special report on any matter incidental to the Auditor-General’s powers under this Order, and sub-sections (3) and (4) of section 29 of the Public Audit Act shall, with the necessary modifications, apply to any report made under this paragraph.

Part VI

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 23. Statutes

AI-assisted research summary: The Council may make statutes on listed matters but must only initiate action on reports or proposals received from the Academic Board and must not reject or amend those proposals without referring back; statutes are to be made by a Council resolution supported by specified majorities.

Section 23. Statutes Section 23(1)(a) the establishment of centres of excellence and Campuses of the National Polytechnic; Section 23(1)(b) the description of diplomas, certificates, and other qualifications; Section 23(1)(c) the requirements for award of diplomas, certificates and other qualifications; Section 23(1)(d) the conduct of examinations; Section 23(1)(e) determining fees and other charges; Section 23(1)(f) setting the terms and conditions of service including the appointment, dismissal and recommendations of retirement benefits of members of staff of the National Polytechnic; Section 23(1)(g) constitution and procedure of meetings of the Council, and the establishment, composition and terms of reference of committees of the Council; and Section 23(1)(h) providing for anything, which, under this Order, may be provided for or specified by the Statutes. Section 23(2) Notwithstanding sub-paragraph (1), the Council shall only initiate any action upon receipt of a report or proposal thereunder from the Academic Board, and shall not reject any such report, or amend any regulations as proposed without further reference to the Academic Board. Section 23(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 of the members present and voting, being not less than two thirds of the total membership of the Council.
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 24. Common seal of the National Polytechnic

AI-assisted research summary: The common seal must be authenticated by the signature of the Principal, other members of the Council duly authorized by the Council on their behalf, and a Deputy Principal; when so affixed and duly authenticated it shall be judicially and officially noticed.

Section 24. Common seal of the National Polytechnic Section 24(1) The common seal of the National Polytechnic shall be kept in such custody as the Council directs and shall not be used except upon the order of the Council. Section 24(2) The common seal of the National Polytechnic shall be authenticated by the signature of the Principal and other members of the Council duly authorized by the Council on their behalf, and of a Deputy Principal. Section 24(3) The common seal of the National Polytechnic when affixed to any document and duly authenticated under this paragraph shall be judicially and officially noticed, and, unless and until the contrary is proved, any order or authorization of the Council under this paragraph shall be presumed to have been duly given.
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 25. Protection of name

AI-assisted research summary: Public officers who register companies, businesses or societies must not accept names containing “Kaimosi Friends” together with “National Polytechnic” unless the application includes the Council's written consent.

Section 25. Protection of name Section 25(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other written law, a public officer performing functions relating to the registration of companies, business or societies shall not accept for such registration any name which includes the expression “Kaimosi Friends” together with the words "National Polytechnic" unless the application for the registration is accompanied by the written consent of the Council. Section 25(2) Any person who, except with the written consent of the Council, uses the expression “Kaimosi Friends” together with the words “National Polytechnic” in furtherance of, or as, or in connection with, any advertisement for any trade, business, calling, or profession, commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to the penalty provided under section 56 of the Act. Section 25(3) This paragraph shall not be interpreted as preventing the bona fide use by any person of any title in pursuance of the grant to the person of a degree, diploma, or certificate by National Polytechnic.
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 26. Transition

AI-assisted research summary: On commencement, rights, liabilities and assets held for the former Institute transfer to the National Polytechnic; the former Institute's staff become staff of the National Polytechnic; students may complete courses and receive National Polytechnic awards.

Section 26. Transition Section 26(1) All rights, liabilities and assets held by anybody on behalf of the Kaimosi Friends Technical Training, hereinafter referred to as “the former Institute”, shall, upon such commencement, be automatically and fully transferred to the National Polytechnic. Section 26(2) The staff of the former Institute who are in office immediately before the commencement of this Order shall be deemed to be the staff of the National Polytechnic. Section 26(3) All the students of the former Institute who were pursuing courses at the Institute immediately before the commencement of this Order shall, upon such commencement, be allowed to complete such courses and be awarded the respective awards of the National Polytechnic.

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