Governing Council

About the Governing Council
Ekerubo Gietai Technical Training Institute changed its name and status to The Nyamira
National Polytechnic via Legal notice No.8 of order 2024 and is mandated to offer Higher
National Diplomas, Diplomas, Certificates, or other academic qualifications which may, for
the time being, be authorized by the academic policy of the National Polytechnic as well as
technical degrees in collaboration with technical universities.
The TVET Act 26 (4) (a), further provides for the establishment of Governing Councils of the
vocational institutions. In 28 (1) (c) The Cabinet Secretary in consultation with the TVET
Authority establishes the Governing Council for National Polytechnics. Thus, the Governing
council is an organ established by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act
2013.
Council Members

Functions of the Council
The TVET Act 29 sets out the functions of the governing council to include the following

1. Overseeing the conduct of education and training in the institutions in
   accordance with the provisions of the Act and any other written law.
2. Promoting and maintaining standards, quality and relevance in education and
   training in institutions in accordance with the Act and any other written law.
3. Administering and managing the property of the institutions.
4. Developing and implementing the institution’s strategic plan.
5. Preparing annual estimates of revenue and expenditure for the institution and
   incurring expenditure on behalf of the institutions
6. Receiving, on behalf of the institution; fees, grants, subscriptions, donations,
   bequests or other moneys; and to make disbursement to the institution or
   other bodies or persons.
7. Determining the fees payable and prescribing conditions under which fees
   may be remitted in part or in whole in accordance with the guidelines under
   the provisions of this Act.
8. Mobilizing resources for the institutions.
9. Developing and reviewing programmes for training and to make
   representations thereon to the Board.
10. Regulating the admission and expulsion of students from the institutions
    subject to a qualifications framework and the provisions of this Act.
11. Approving collaboration or association with other institutions and industries in
    and outside Kenya subject to prior approval by the Board.
12. Recruiting and appointing trainers from among qualified professionals and
    practicing trades persons in relevant sectors of industry.
    13.Determining suitable terms and conditions of service support staff, trainers
    and instructors and remunerating the staff of the institutions in consultation
    with the authority.
    14.Making regulations governing organization, conduct and discipline of the staff
    and students.
13. Preparing comprehensive annual reports on all areas of their mandate.
    Including education and training services and submit the same to the board.
14. Providing for the welfare of the students and staff of the institution
15. Encouraging, nurturing and promoting democratic culture , dialogue and
    tolerance in the institutions and
    18.Discharging all other functions conferred upon it by the Act or any other law
    Membership and Governance
    Membership and Governance Procedures are set out In Section 28 (3) as follows:
16. The Board of Governors of a public institution shall consist of not less than seven (7)
    and not more than nine (9) members appointed by the Cabinet Secretary.
17. The membership of the Board of Governors shall comprise: A Chairperson, A
    representative of the Principal Secretary in the Ministry responsible for technical
    and vocational training, A representative of the Governor in the County within which
    the institution is located and Six other persons appointed on the basis of their
    knowledge and experience in Leadership and Management, Financial Management,
    Technology, Industry, Engineering, Information and Communication Technology.