GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 7057

PURSUANT to Article 183 (b) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and section 36 of the County Governments Act, 2012, the following persons are appointed as members of the Trans-Nzoia University Taskforce: Julius Kivaze, Masibo Lumala (Prof.), Alfred Wamangoli, Peter Ngure (Prof.), Hellen Yego (Dr.), Julie Makomere (Dr.), Batan Khaemba (Prof.), Rose Nekesa Mambili (Ms.), Milka Chegat Psiwa (Ms.), Caleb James Elungat (Prof.), Buliltia Godrick Mathews (Prof.), Eliud Wakasiaka. The following are terms of reference for the Taskforce for the establishment of a Public University in Trans Nzoia County– 1. Propose a name, location and academic character of the University. 2. Do a proposal, particulars and resources including but not limited to: (a) The vision, mission, diversity statement, philosophy and justification of the university. (b) Draft the institutional ability and expertise of the sponsor (County Government of Trans Nzoia) for offering university education. (c) Evaluate the resources including land, physical facilities, finances, staff, library services, teaching and research infrastructure, plant and equipment. (d) Do an evaluation of appropriateness and adequacy of the resources in line with section 4 (iii) above to support the proposed academic programmes to be conducted at the university. (e) State the functions, aims, objectives, strategies and domain of the University which should be consistent with the needs of University education in Kenya. (f) Propose the form of governance through which the academic and administrative affairs of the University are to be conducted. (g) Formulate an outline of the academic programmes intended to be offered at the University. The programmes should be in line with the needs of Trans Nzoia County Government. (h) Create a timetable indicating the steps to be taken in the next four years towards the realization of the aims and objects for which the University is to be established. (i) Establish proof of land ownership on which the University shall be located, ensuring it caters for the seat of the University, academic programmes, co-curricular activities, facilities for staff and student welfare. (j) Evaluate adequacy of academic resources for each academic programmes. (k) Develop a financial management strategy and policy. (i) Develop a student management system. (ii) Propose safety and security systems for the University. 3. Develop the following appendices: (a) Develop a comprehensive write up on academic programmes. (b) Draft a Charter for the proposed University. (c) Provide a description of the University library. (d) Collect evidence of physical resources including the land title deeds, certificates of change of user, borehole log tests of water and architectural drawings. (e) Do a master plan, strategic plan and five-year financial plan which shall include a statement of availability and sources of funding. (f) Develop regulations governing student conduct. (g) Develop a student hand book. (h) Develop a framework for certification by statutory and/or relevant certification bodies. (i) Develop a synopsis of the University’s academic resources. (j) Develop a computation of financial viability and ratios. (k) Develop a student management programme. (l) Draft regulations governing the terms and conditions of service for staff. Prepare to provide any other documentation as shall be required for provision of the letter of interim authority by the Commission for University Education. Dated the 18th May, 2023. GEORGE NATEMBEYA, MR/5182613 Governor, Trans-Nzoia County.