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Legal Notice 166 of 2002

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LAWS OF KENYA

UNIVERSITIES ACT

THE CHARTER TO ESTABLISH AFRICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

LEGAL NOTICE 166 OF 2002

  • Published in Kenya Gazette Vol. CIV—No. 68 on 11 October 2002
  • Commenced on 11 October 2002
  1. [Revised by 24th Annual Supplement (Legal Notice 221 of 2023) on 31 December 2022]

SCHEDULE

WHEREAS the Africa Nazarene University situated in the Republic of Kenya, wishes to establish an institution in the name of Africa Nazarene University;AND WHEREAS the said University has applied to the Commission for Higher Education for the grant of a Charter in the manner prescribed under the Universities Act (Cap. 210);AND WHEREAS the Commission for Higher Education has visited and inspected the said institution, and is satisfied that the objects of Africa Nazarene University are consistent with the advancement of university education in Kenya;AND WHEREAS the Commission for Higher Education is also satisfied that Africa Nazarene University has complied with the provisions of the Act and the Universities Rules (L.N. 56/1989);AND WHEREAS the Commission for Higher Education has submitted a draft Charter, the text whereof is annexed hereto, to the Cabinet Secretary for Education on the said institution, and the Cabinet Secretary is satisfied that Africa Nazarene University be granted the Charter;AND WHEREAS I am satisfied that the granting of the Charter will be of benefit to the advancement of university education in Kenya;NOW THEREFORE, by these presents, be it known that in exercise of the powers conferred upon me by Section 12 of the Universities Act (Cap. 210B), I, Daniel Toroitich arap Moi, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kenya, hereby grant the Charter annexed hereto to Africa Nazarene University.A Charter to provide for the establishment, control, governance and administration of Africa Nazarene University, and for connected purposes.

Part I – PRELIMINARY

1. Short title

This Charter may be cited as the Africa Nazarene University Charter.

2. Interpretation

In this Charter, unless the context otherwise requires—"alumni association" means the Alumni Association of the University established in accordance with section 12;"associate professor" means a person appointed by the Council as an Associate Professor of the University;"board of trustees" means the Board of Trustees of Africa Nazarene University as established by the Deed of Africa Nazarene University Trust, registered in the Republic of Kenya on 18th day of June, 1991, under the Trustees (Perpetual Succession) Act, Chapter 164 for the purpose of advancement of education and religion in Africa;"chancellor" means the chancellor of the University appointed in accordance with Section 14;"college" means a college of the University established by the Council in accordance with Section 9;"constituent college" means a constituent college established in accordance with Section 9;"church" means the Church of the Nazarene;"Council" means the Council of the University established in accordance with Section 15;University appointed in accordance with section 20;"faculty" means a faculty of the University established in accordance with section 9;"financial year" means the financial year of the University determined in accordance with section 24;"graduate" means a person upon whom a degree has been conferred by the University;"institute" means an institute of the University established by the Statutes in accordance with section 9;"lecturer" means a member of the staff of the University who is designated in the letter of appointment as Senior Lecturer, Lecturer, Assistant Lecturer or who holds any other teaching post which the Council has recognized as a post having equivalent academic status in the University;"professor" means a professor of the University but does not include an associate professor;"school" means a school of the University established by the Statutes in accordance with section 9;"seminary" means a seminary of the University established by the Council in accordance with section 9;"senate" means the Senate of the University established in accordance with Section 18;"statute" means a Statute made by Council in accordance with section 28;"student" means a person registered by the University for the purpose of obtaining an academic qualification of the University or any other person determined by the Senate to be a student;"student organization" means the organization of students recognized by the Council as the organization representative of students of the University;"trustee" means a member of the board of trustees;"university" means Africa Nazarene University established in accordance with Section 3;"university librarian" means the person appointed by Council as the Librarian of the University;"vice-chancellor" means the Vice-Chancellor of the University appointed in accordance with Section 17.

Part II – ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY

3. Establishment and Incorporation of Africa Nazarene University

(1)There is hereby established a University known as Africa Nazarene University which is constituted in accordance with this Charter.
(2)Africa Nazarene University is a private Christian University and an institution of the Church of the Nazarene International which follows the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition.
(3)The University shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and shall in its corporate name be capable of—
(a)suing and being sued;
(b)owning, purchasing, leasing or in any other way acquiring as well as transferring, selling, charging or in any other way disposing of absolute or partial rights and interests in any movable and immovable property;
(c)borrowing or lending money;
(d)entering into contract with other institutions, organizations, bodies corporate or individual persons;
(e)doing or performing all such other things or acts for the proper performance of its functions for the furtherance of this Charter, as may lawfully be done or performed by a body corporate.

4. Location of the University

The Location of the University shall for the time being be situated at Land Reference Numbers Kajiado/Olekasasi/523, 524, 525 and 526 in the Republic of Kenya:Provided the Africa Nazarene University Council may vary the location of the University and notify the Commission for Higher Education.

5. Vision and Mission of Africa Nazarene University

(1)VisionThe vision of Africa Nazarene University is to be a light to the people of Africa through higher education grounded in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. Africa Nazarene University, will be the University of choice for Christians desiring academic excellence, and will produce individuals of character and integrity of heart. Africa Nazarene University will be a place where lives will be transformed for service and leadership to make a difference in Africa and the world.
(2)MissionThe Mission of Africa Nazarene University is to provide a holistic education that develops individuals academically, spiritually, culturally and physically and to equip them with excellent skills, competencies and Christian values which will enable them to go into the world well prepared to meet the challenges of their time.

6. Philosophy of the University

(1)According to the Church of the Nazarene Manual 1995, the mandate for higher education institutions by the Church of the Nazarene is to inculcate the value and dignity of human life, and provide an environment in which people can be redeemed and enriched intellectually, spiritually and physically, that is made holy, useful to the master and prepared to do any good work (2 Timothy 2: 21).
(2)The philosophy of Africa Nazarene University is based on Christian principles, which are in harmony with the doctrine of the Church of the Nazarene. Therefore, the operations of Africa Nazarene University are guided by tenets which accept that—
(a)a Christian philosophy of education rests upon an understanding of holy living;
(b)education is one of the pillars of Christian life that is essential for discipleship;
(c)education is the process of enabling a student to be transformed into an integrated, intelligent individual that Christ wants him or her to be;
(d)the integration of faith and learning nurtures students toward intellectual maturity and moral integrity while at the same time instilling the desire to become life-long learners (the Church of Nazarene Manual, 1995).

7. Aims and objectives of the University

(1)AimsThe University shall endeavour to fulfil the following aims—
(a)teaching, challenging and inspiring students to seize the opportunities while in the University in preparation for effective Christian living;
(b)inculcating students with the value and dignity of human life and the need for providing an environment in which people can be redeemed and enriched spiritually, intellectually and physically.
(2)ObjectivesThe objectives of the University shall be to—
(a)develop students for effective Christian living;
(b)develop a community of scholars;
(c)develop students for leadership service;
(d)develop in students, an appreciation of African culture and heritage;
(e)equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills required in addressing the contemporary issues of both the Christian faith and sound government;
(f)instil in the students values that will help them stand up against discrimination on the basis of race, denomination, gender or irrelevant handicaps.

8. Functions of the University

The functions of the University shall be to—
(a)provide resources for university education, training and research and for the establishment of colleges, seminaries, schools, faculties, departments, institutes and such other institutional arrangements as the University Council may determine;
(b)participate in the discovery, transmission and preservation of knowledge, thereby stimulating and encouraging continued ethical, intellectual and cultural development in Africa;
(c)conduct examinations and award degrees, diplomas, certificates, and other awards of the University;
(d)train and produce teachers for various educational institutions and by life examples uplift the general quality of life of students and those whom they will serve;
(e)create and maintain an environment conducive to mental, spiritual, physical and social development;
(f)determine who may teach, who may be taught, what may be taught and how it may be taught;
(g)carry out such other functions as may be permitted and approved by the Council.

9. Establishment of Colleges, Seminaries, Faculties, Schools and Institutes

(1)The Council may, with the approval of the Commission for Higher Education, and upon such conditions as shall be prescribed in the Statutes, establish or convert an existing institution as a constituent college or seminary of the University.
(2)Reference in this Charter to offices or authorities of a constituent college or seminary shall be construed by reference to the Charter or other instruments by which such college or seminary is established or governed.
(3)The Council may establish colleges, seminaries, faculties. schools and institutes within the University, upon such conditions as shall be prescribed in the Statutes.

10. Conferment and Withdrawal of Degrees and Other Awards

(1)Subject to this Charter, the University may confer any degree or award any diploma, certificate or any other form of recognition of academic or other achievement which it is for the time being authorized by a Statute of the University to confer or award.
(2)Subject to this Charter, the University may confer a degree "honoris causa" upon any person who has rendered distinguished service in the advancement of any branch of learning or who has rendered distinguished service to humanity or to Africa Nazarene University.
(3)The University may, under conditions which it deems fit, award certificates, prizes, fellowships, scholarships, bursaries and make other awards which it may consider necessary or desirable.
(4)The University Council, on the recommendation of the Senate, may withdraw any degree, diploma, certificate or other academic qualifications conferred or awarded by the University, if subsequent upon conferment or award, the Council is satisfied that—
(a)such conferment or award was contrary to any regulations prescribed in the Statutes; or
(b)the qualification was obtained through fraudulent or other improper means.

Part III – MEMBERSHIP OF THE UNIVERSITY

11. Membership of the University

The members of the University shall be—
(a)the Trustees;
(b)the members of the Council;
(c)the Chancellor;
(d)the Vice-Chancellor;
(e)the Deputy Vice-Chancellors;
(f)the members of the Senate;
(g)the heads of colleges, seminaries, schools and institutes;
(h)the professors, associate professors, lecturers and the University Librarian;
(i)other full-time employees of the University;
(j)the members of the governing body of each constituent college;
(k)the students;
(l)the Alumni of the University; and
(m)such other persons, bodies or members of the staff of other institutions as may be admitted as members, as the Council may, from time to time, determine.

12. Alumni Association

(1)There shall be an alumni association of the University which shall consist of graduates of the University and such other persons as may be specified by the Statutes.
(2)The alumni association shall have to meet and discuss any matters which may help to further the objectives of the University and transmit resolutions thereon to the Council and the Senate, and may exercise such other powers or discharge any duties as the Statutes may prescribe.

Part IV – GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY

13. Organs of Governance

The University shall be governed by the following bodies and officers—
(a)the Chancellor;
(b)the Council;
(c)the Vice-Chancellor;
(d)the Senate.

14. Chancellor of the University

(1)There shall be a Chancellor of the University, appointed by the board of trustees, who shall be a member of the Church of the Nazarene in good standing.
(2)The Chancellor shall be the titular head and patron of the University.
(3)The Chancellor shall hold office for a term of five years but shall be eligible for re-appointment.
(4)The Chancellor, shall among other qualifications, be a holder of at least a masters degree and shall have had wide experience in the management of institutions of higher education, public service, church or community service.

15. University Council

(1)There shall be a University Council which shall consist of not less than eighteen and not more than twenty-five members, all of whom shall be members of the Church of the Nazarene in good standing.
(2)The membership of the Council shall be—
(a)the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Honorary Treasurer who shall be appointed by the board of trustees;
(b)at least nine members representing various fields of the Church of the Nazarene, elected by the board of trustees;
(c)the Chancellor;
(d)the Vice-chancellor;
(e)the Regional Director of the Africa Region of the Church of the Nazarene;
(f)the Africa East Field Director of the Church of the Nazarene; and
(g)the Educational Services Co-ordinator for the Africa Region of the Church of the Nazarene.
(3)The Council may co-opt into its membership such other persons as it may deem necessary for its functions.
(4)The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Honorary Treasurer of the Council shall hold office for a term of five years but shall be eligible for re-appointment.
(5)The University shall be governed by the Council as constituted under this Charter.
(6)The term of office for elected or appointed members of the Council except for the Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson and the Honorary Treasurer shall be three years and they shall continue to hold such office until their successors shall be elected or appointed and installed in office, but shall be eligible for re-election or re-appointment provided that any member elected or appointed by virtue of his or her office shall cease to be a member on vacating such office.
(7)The procedure, rules and regulations of meetings of the Council shall be prescribed in the Statutes.
(8)The quorum for transacting any business at a meeting of Council shall be not less than half of the membership of the Council.
(9)The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Secretary to the Council.

16. Functions of the University Council

The Functions of the Council shall be—(a)to formulate policies and make plans to enable the University to achieve its stated purposes and objectives;(b)to develop and support policies that will facilitate the administration of the University;(c)to promote the advancement of education and religion in Africa of persons who are residents of Africa and elsewhere;(d)to solicit, receive and disburse any moneys, property or any other assets which may be donated or bequeathed to the University for the purpose of advancing the objectives of the university;(e)to purchase, sell, lease or mortgage any property:Provided that the Council shall not charge or dispose of immovable property without prior approval of the Board of Trustees;(f)to invest funds and other assets on behalf of the University;(g)to make the rules for the administration and management of the University;(h)to formulate and approve the rules and regulations relating to the management, activities and governance of student organizations and to exercise such control thereon as shall be provided in the Statutes;(i)to approve academic programmes on recommendation of the Senate and subject to the approval of the Commission for Higher Education;(j)to approve the rules and regulations relating to the management, activities and governance of the alumni association and to exercise such control thereon as shall be provided in the Statutes;(k)to establish and maintain records and other documents in connection with the financial and legal matters of the University and to ensure such proper execution as may be necessary;(l)to develop and conserve the financial resources of the University;(m)to plan for, raise and manage the funds of the University in accordance with this Charter and the Statutes.
(2)The Council may establish such committees as it may deem necessary for the effective operation of the University, and the chairperson of the Council shall, unless he or she delegates his or her authority to any other person, chair any committees which shall be set up by the Council.
(3)The Council shall carry out other functions in accordance with this Charter and the Statutes.

17. Vice-Chancellor of the University

(1)There shall be a Vice-Chancellor of the University who shall be appointed by the board of trustees.
(2)The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the University.
(3)The Vice-Chancellor shall be a holder of doctorate degree and a member of the Church of the Nazarene in good standing.
(4)The Vice-Chancellor shall be the chief administrative, academic and accounting officer of the University and shall be answerable to the board of trustees through the Council and shall carry out all his or her functions in accordance with the terms of this Charter, the Statutes, the Rules and Regulations of the University.
(5)The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of five years but shall be eligible for re-appointment.
(6)The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed on such other terms and conditions as the board of trustees may determine.
(7)The Vice-Chancellor shall be Secretrary to the Council and its committees, and shall be chairperson of the Senate, the Administrative Board and all Senate Committees.
(8)The Vice-Chancellor shall preside over and confer degrees and award diplomas and certificates during graduation ceremonies.

18. Senate

(1)There shall be a Senate of the University which shall consist of—
(a)the Vice-Chancellor who shall be Chairperson;
(b)the Deputy Vice-Chancellors;
(c)the Principals of constituent colleges and constituent seminaries of the University;
(d)the Principals of the colleges and heads of seminaries;
(e)the Deans of faculties and Directors of institutes and schools;
(f)the Chairpersons of teaching departments;
(g)the Professors of the University;
(h)the Academic Registrar;
(i)the University Librarian;
(j)the Dean of Students;
(k)one representative of each faculty, institute or school board, appointed by that board from among its members;
(l)not more than two students of the University co-opted by the Senate to sit in the Senate meetings as it may in its discretion deem appropriate; and
(m)such other members as may be provided for in the Statutes.
(2)The Deputy Vice-Chancellor responsible for academic affairs shall be the Secretary to the Senate.
(3)The functions of the Senate shall be—
(a)to plan and formulate courses of study for the University and to satisfy itself concerning the curriculum development, the content and the academic standard of such courses;
(b)to formulate and implement the admission criteria for the University;
(c)to institute, implement and supervise all matters relating to the academic affairs of the University;
(d)to formulate for approval by the Council rules, regulations and procedures for University examinations;
(e)to determine persons qualified to be awarded degrees diplomas, certificate or other awards;
(f)to formulate and recommend to the Council regulations governing the conduct and discipline of staff and students of the University;
(g)to recommend to the Council appointments and promotions criteria of academic staff;
(h)to recommend to the Council changes in the Statutes and regulations;
(i)to approve the academic calendar;
(j)to propose to the Council the financial needs of the academic, training and research programmes of the University;
(k)to promote the development of the library, archives, and information services;
(l)to recommend to the Council affiliation, collaboration and co-operation with other universities and institutions of higher learning;
(m)to recommend to the Council for approval, academic programmes of the constituent colleges and constituent seminaries and other institutions, and to supervise such programmes;
(n)to administer scholarships, fellowships and other academic awards;
(o)to propose to the Council short-term and long-term academic plans and their modifications based on continuous evaluation.
(4)Notwithstanding any other provision of this Charter, the Council shall not initiate any action in respect of any of the matters mentioned in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of subsection (3) except upon receipt of a report or proposal from the Senate thereunder and the Council shall not reject any such report or amend any regulations so proposed without further reference to the Senate.
(5)The Senate may establish a committee or committees and delegate any of its responsibilities to such a committee or committees.
(6)Subject to this Charter, the Senate may regulate its own procedures and the conduct of its business.

19. Administrative Board

(1)There shall be an Administrative Board of the University whose membership shall be as follows—
(a)the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the Chairperson;
(b)the Deputy Vice-Chancellors;
(c)the Principals of colleges and seminaries;
(d)any other person co-opted by the Administrative Board as it shall deem necessary.
(2)The Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of administration shall be the Secretary to the Administrative Board.
(3)The function of the Administrative Board shall be to assist the Vice-Chancellor in overseeing the implementation of policies and management of the University and in particular but not limited to matters relating to—
(a)financial operations;
(b)personnel management;
(c)capital development;
(d)academic affairs;
(e)student and staff welfare.
(4)Subject to this Charter, the Administrative Board shall regulate its own procedures and the conduct of its own business.

20. Deputy Vice-Chancellors

The Council shall, on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor, appoint Deputy Vice-Chancellors who shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for all matters within their areas of operation.

21. Staff of the University

(1)The academic staff of the University shall consist of the Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Professors, Associate Professors, University Librarian, the Academic Registrar and all teaching staff.
(2)The Administrative Staff of the University shall consist of the Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Finance Officer, Administrative Registrar, Director of Personnel, Director of Institutional Services, Dean of students and such other members of staff not engaged in teaching as the Council may, from time to time, determine.
(3)The staff of University shall be appointed by the Council.
(4)The Council may delegate, either generally or specifically to the Vice-Chancellor, the power to appoint any member of staff of the University.
(5)All members of the staff of the University shall—
(a)be subject to the general authority of the Council through the Vice-Chancellor;
(b)be deemed to be employed on a full-time basis except as otherwise specifically provided by the Statutes or by the terms of a particular appointment.

22. Performance of Duties during the Incapacity of an Office Bearer

(1)In the event of the incapacity of the Vice-Chancellor, the duties of the Vice-Chancellor may be performed by a Deputy Vice-Chancellor during the period of incapacity.
(2)In the event of the simultaneous incapacity of the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellors, the Chancellor, after consultation with the Council, may appoint from among the senior staff of the University, any person to perform the duties of the Vice-Chancellor during the period of incapacity.
(3)In the event of the incapacity of a member of staff of the University other than the Vice-Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor may appoint a suitably qualified person to perform the duties of the member of staff during the period of incapacity.
(4)"Incapacity" includes illness, bankruptcy, absence from Kenya, and such other causes as may be stipulated in the Statutes, which render the office-holder unable to perform the functions of

Part V – FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

23. Funds of the University

(1)The sources of the funds of the university shall be—
(a)tuition fees, boarding and catering charges and other fees charged by the University;
(b)income from the university's auxiliary enterprises and investments;
(c)Such other sources as the University Council may from time to time determine.
(2)The University may, from time to time, invite, and with or without such invitation, may receive contributions or funds by way of donations or otherwise for the support and for the benefit or purpose of the University.
(3)All the funds of the University shall be deposited in the name of the University at a bank or banks approved by the Council.
(4)The funds of the University shall be deposited in—
(a)a capital funds account designated for the development of movable or immovable property; and
(b)an operational funds account and such other accounts as may be established for the day-to-day management and administration of the University.
(5)The funds in the above accounts shall not be combined without the written approval of the Council.
(6)The Council shall appoint the signatories for each of the accounts of the University in such manner as may be stipulated in the Statutes.
(7)The Council may invest any of the funds of the University in such securities and bonds as the Council may, from time to time, approve.

24. Financial Year

(1)The financial year of the University shall be the period of twelve months commencing on such day in each year as the Council may determine.
(2)In the event of any change in the financial year, and for the purpose of the transition from the old financial year to a new financial year consequent upon the change, the transitional period whether more or less than twelve months shall be deemed for the purpose of this Charter to be a financial year.

25. Annual Budget

(1)At the beginning of each financial year, the Council shall cause to be prepared a budget for the revenue and expenditure of the
(2)The annual budget shall make provision for the following—
(a)the payment of salaries, allowances, and other charges in respect of the staff of the University;
(b)the payment of the pensions, gratuities and other charges in respect of retirement benefits which are payable out of the funds of the University;
(c)the proper maintenance of the buildings and grounds of the University;
(d)the proper maintenance, repairs and replacement of the equipment and other movable property of the University;
(e)the funding of the cost of teaching and research activities in the university;
(f)the creation of such reserve funds to meet future or contingent liabilities of the University in such matters as the Council may deem fit.
(3)The Budget shall be approved by the Council before the beginning of the financial year to which it relates.
(4)Except with the approval of the Council, communicated through the Vice Chancellor, no expenditure shall be incurred except in strict adherence to the approved budget.

26. Audit

(1)The Council shall cause to be kept proper books and records of accounts of income, expenditure and assets of the University.
(2)All funds of the University shall be audited annually, within a period of three months from the end of each financial year, by a qualified independent auditor appointed by the Council.
(3)Within a period of six months after the end of the financial year, the auditor shall report on the examination and audit of the account of the University to the Council.
(4)The Council shall forward a copy of the audited report to the board of trustees.

Part V1 – MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

27. Common Seal and Signification of Documents

(1)The Common Seal of the University shall be kept in such safe custody as the Council may direct and shall not be used except upon the order of the Council.
(2)The Common Seal of the University shall be authenticated by the signature of the Vice-Chancellor and of one other person authorized by the Council.
(3)The Common Seal of the University when affixed to any document and duly executed in accordance with this Charter shall have the legal validity and unless otherwise proved, shall be deemed to have been authorized by the Council.

28. Power to make Statutes

(1)In the performance of its functions under this Charter, the Council may, subject to this Charter, make Statutes generally for the government, control and administration of the University and for better carrying into effect of the purposes of this Charter, and in particular for—
(a)the establishment of colleges, seminaries, faculties, institutes and schools of the University;
(b)the description of degrees;
(c)the requirements for the award of degrees;
(d)the conduct of examinations;
(e)prescribing fees, boarding and other charges;
(f)setting the terms and conditions of service, including appointment, dismissal, remuneration and retirement benefits of the members of the University;
(g)the constitution and procedure of meetings of the Council and the Senate, and the establishment, composition and terms of reference of Committees of the Council;
(h)prescribing the rules and regulations for the students' organization.
(2)Statutes shall only be made by a resolution of a majority of not less than half of all the members of the Council.
(3)The Statutes shall commence, on the day the Charter is awarded.
(4)No Statute shall be valid if it contravenes or is in conflict with any provision of this Charter.

29. Protection of Name

(1)Notwithstanding the provision of any written law, no public officer performing functions relating to the registration of companies or business names shall accept for such registration any name which includes together with the word "University" the words "Africa Nazarene" unless the application for such registration is accompanied by written consent of the Africa Nazarene University Council.
(2)Any person who, except with the written consent of the Council, uses the word "University" together with the words "Africa Nazarene" in furtherance of or as, or in connection with any advertisement, trade, business, calling or profession, shall be guilty of an offence and liable for punishment in accordance with the laws ofProvided that nothing in this subsection shall be construed as preventing the bona fide use by any person of any title, in pursuance of the grant of a degree, diploma, or certificate or any other form of recognition of academic or other achievement by the University.

30. Variation and Revocation of the Charter

In accordance with Section 16 of the Universities Act—
(a)the President may, at any time, vary the provisions of this Charter if he is of the opinion that such variation is in the interests of university education in Kenya generally or may assist the institution concerned to carry out its functions in a more efficient manner;
(b)the President may, at any time, revoke this Charter if he is of the opinion that the University concerned is not carrying out its functions in a proper manner, or is in breach of its Charter, or that the revocation is in the interests of university education in Kenya.

31. Dissolution of the University

In the event of the dissolution of the University by revocation of the Charter or by any other lawful process, the funds, assets, property and any liability shall revert to the board of trustees.
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