Governance

The Council is established under Section 35 of the Universities Act, 2012 as the supreme governing body of the university.

Composition

Comprises a chairperson, Principal Secretaries, appointed members, and the Vice-Chancellor as Secretary.

Functions

Responsible for policy, financial oversight, staff employment, and strategic direction of the university.

Council Members

Meet the distinguished members of our University Council

Chairman

Dr. Augusta N. Abate

Council Chairman

Council

Member

Ms. Lily C. Koech Sakaja

Council Member

Council Executive & HR Finance & Planning

Member

Mr. Lawrence M. Njeru

Council Member

Council Audit & Risk Academic & Research

Member

Dr. Mbugua Njoroge

Council Member

Council Executive & HR Audit & Risk

Member

Ms. Sophia Yiega

Council Member

Council Finance & Planning Academic & Research

Member

Ms. Agnes A. Odawa

Council Member

Council Executive & HR Audit & Risk

Alternate

Ms. Judith O. Odhiambo

Alternate to PS, Higher Education

Council Executive & HR Academic & Research

Alternate

Mr. Johnson M. Mwangi

Alternate to CS, National Treasury

Council Finance & Planning Audit & Risk Academic & Research

Member

Mr. Victor M. Momanyi

Deputy Inspector General

Council

Secretary

Prof. Charles O. Ochola

Vice-Chancellor / Secretary

Council Executive & HR Finance & Planning Academic & Research

Council Committees

The Council has established four standing committees with clearly defined terms of reference

Executive and Human Resource Committee

Dr. Mbugua Njoroge

Chairman

Ms. Lily C. Koech Sakaja

Member

Ms. Agnes A. Odawa

Member

Ms. Judith O. Odhiambo

Alternate to PS, Higher Education

Prof. Charles O. Ochola

Vice-Chancellor / Secretary

Terms of Reference

Oversee the appointment of university leadership
Review human resource policies and practices
Monitor staff welfare and development programs
Advise Council on executive compensation

Finance, Planning and Investment Committee

Ms. Lily C. Koech Sakaja

Chairman

Ms. Sophia Yiega

Member

Ms. Judith O. Odhiambo

Alternate to PS, Higher Education

Mr. Johnson M. Mwangi

Alternate to CS, National Treasury

Prof. Charles O. Ochola

Vice-Chancellor / Secretary

Terms of Reference

Review and recommend annual budgets
Monitor financial performance
Oversee investment strategies
Approve major capital projects

Audit and Risk Management Committee

Ms. Agnes A. Odawa

Chairman

Dr. Mbugua Njoroge

Member

Mr. Lawrence M. Njeru

Member

Mr. Johnson M. Mwangi

Alternate to CS, National Treasury

Prof. Charles O. Ochola

Vice-Chancellor / Secretary

Terms of Reference

Review financial reporting processes
Monitor internal control systems
Oversee risk management framework
Liaise with external auditors

Academic and Research Committee

Ms. Sophia Yiega

Chairman

Mr. Lawrence M. Njeru

Member

Ms. Judith O. Odhiambo

Alternate to PS, Higher Education

Mr. Johnson M. Mwangi

Alternate to CS, National Treasury

Prof. Charles O. Ochola

Vice-Chancellor / Secretary

Terms of Reference

Review academic programs and policies
Monitor research activities and outputs
Oversee quality assurance mechanisms
Advise on academic collaborations

Governance Documents

Key documents guiding the operations of the University Council

Universities Act, 2012

The legal framework establishing university governance in Kenya

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University Charter

The founding document of Tom Mboya University

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Code of Governance (Mwongozo)

Guidelines for state corporations governance

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Council Standing Orders

Rules and procedures for Council meetings

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