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Tom Mboya University

University Governance

The governance structure of Tom Mboya University ensures accountability, transparency, and effective leadership at all levels, as stipulated in the Universities Act, 2012 and the Tom Mboya University Charter, 2022.

Leadership

Governance Structure

The University operates under a robust governance framework with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.

Chancellor

The titular head of the University who confers degrees, diplomas, and certificates at graduation ceremonies.

University Council

The supreme governing body responsible for policy, strategic direction, and overall administration.

Vice Chancellor

The Chief Executive Officer responsible for the day-to-day administration of the University.

Deputy Vice Chancellors

Supporting the VC in academic affairs, administration, finance, and planning functions.
Supreme Governing Body

University Council

The University Council is the supreme governing body of Tom Mboya University established under Section 33 of the Universities Act, 2012. It is responsible for the overall governance, control, and administration of the University.

Functions & Responsibilities

  • Overseeing the overall governance, control, and administration of the University
  • Approving University policies, strategic plans, and annual budgets
  • Appointing the Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellors, and other senior officers
  • Ensuring financial sustainability, accountability, and prudent resource management
  • Approving major infrastructure projects and capital development
  • Ensuring compliance with the Universities Act, Charter, and national regulations
  • Promoting the welfare of staff and students
  • Approving University statutes, regulations, and policies
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Council Members

Dr. Augusta N. Abate

Chairman

MS. LILY C. KOECH SAKAJA

MR. NOOR DAHIR YUSSUF

MS. RAZOAH MUDEMA VITISIA
Executive Body

University Management Board

The University Management Board is the executive governing body that implements policies approved by the Council and supports the Vice-Chancellor in the daily management of the institution as specified in Section 35(1)(c) of the Universities Act, 2012.

Functions & Responsibilities

  • Implementing policies, strategies, and decisions approved by the University Council
  • Managing the day-to-day administration and operations of the University
  • Overseeing financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation
  • Coordinating all academic and administrative departments and units
  • Ensuring efficient and effective service delivery to students and staff
  • Making operational and management decisions within Council-approved frameworks
  • Monitoring performance and compliance across University functions
  • Advising the Council on matters requiring policy direction
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Academic Body

University Senate

As per Section 35(1)(b) of the Tom Mboya University Charter, the Senate is the supreme academic governing body responsible for all academic matters of the University, exercising the functions assigned to it in the Charter.

Functions & Responsibilities

  • Approving all academic programmes, curriculum, and course content
  • Setting and maintaining academic standards and quality assurance
  • Admitting candidates to degree, diploma, and certificate programmes
  • Conducting examinations and approving final results
  • Awarding degrees, diplomas, certificates, and other academic distinctions
  • Recommending withdrawal or revocation of academic awards when warranted
  • Establishing academic policies, regulations, and procedures
  • Promoting research, innovation, publication, and technology transfer
  • Advising the Council on all academic matters
  • Approving academic partnerships, collaborations, and linkages
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Additional Bodies

Other Governance Organs

University Senate

Academic policy-making body overseeing programmes and standards.

Management Board

Executive management team handling daily operations.

University Council

The supreme governing authority of the institution.

Student Council

Student representation in University governance.