CONSTITUTION

THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (UONAA)

PREAMBLE

The vision of the University of Nairobi Alumni Association is to be a leader in promoting

active, visible leadership in the community and to foster interaction between alumni and
the students of the University and industry.

The Mission of the University of Nairobi Alumni Association is to safeguard the best
interest of its members, to use the talents and resources of alumni and friends of the
University to support the University in achieving international distinction in quality
teaching, research and service.

ARTICLE 1: NAME

The name of the Alumni Association shall be the University of Nairobi Alumni
Association, hereafter referred to as UONAA or “Association”.

ARTICLE 2: OBJECTIVES

The Association which is non political shall have the following objectives:
a. To develop alumni programmes that promotes effective networks amongst its
members.
b. To promote the academic, physical, moral and spiritual growth of the members of
the University.
c. To assist the University in the growth and advancement of its socio-cultural and
co-curricular activities.
d. To authorize, promote and assist in the formation of local and international
chapters.
e. To enhance the involvement of the University in community service.
f. To make recommendations of those who can play leadership roles at the
University.
g. To initiate, organize and coordinate fundraising activities for the University.
h. To assist the University to initiate, organize and sustain programmes such as; -

-The Outstanding Achievement Award.

-The Distinguished Service Award (alumni who has contributed most to
the Community/ country).
-The Distinguished service Senior Alumnus Award (Alumni over 40 years
of age Who have remarkable great achievements).
-The Distinguished service Youth Alumnus Award (Alumni under the age
of 40 Years who have great achievements).

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 i. To act as a stimulating body in promoting the development of the Association,
advancing the interests and promoting the welfare of its members.
j. To liaise with Alumni Associations of other institutions of higher learning both
locally and internationally.
k. To project a positive image of the University.

ARTICLE 3: MEMBERSHIP.

Section 1. For purposes of this Constitution, the members of the Association shall be:
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(i). Founder members
(ii). Full members or
(iii). Honorary members.

Section 2. The following shall be eligible for Founder membership registration upon
payment of the prescribed fee: -
a). The first 5,000 persons who satisfy the requirements stipulated under
Section 3 or Section 4 of Article 3.

Section 3. The following shall be eligible for Full membership registration upon
payment of the prescribed fee: -
a) All persons who have successfully completed their studies at the
University (persons holding awards of the University), and
b) Persons granted honorary degrees by the University, and
c) Full time permanent staff members who are not former University
of Nairobi students and who obtained a degree from another
recognized institution, and
d) The members of the University of Nairobi Council.

Section 4. The following shall be eligible for honorary membership upon invitation
by the Board and payment of the prescribed fee: -
a) Any person who has executed and has also maintained close
Association with the University.
b) Persons with a degree who have completed at least one year of
successful study at the University.

Section 5. The members who satisfy the requirements envisaged in Section 2,3 and 4
of this Article shall be eligible for life membership upon payment of the
life membership fee.

Section 6. The University of Nairobi Alumni Association is the successor to the

Convocation envisaged in Statute XXVIII of the University of Nairobi
hereby repealed. The members of the Convocation are therefore eligible
for membership in the Alumni Association upon payment of the
prescribed Alumni fees.
Notwithstanding the repeal of the Statute, all acts, directions, orders,
appointments, requirements, authorizations, or other things given, taken or

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 done under, and all funds, assets and other property acquired by virtue of
Statute XXVIII shall be deemed to have been given, taken done and
acquired for the Alumni Association.

Section 7. Any member desiring to resign from the Alumni Association shall submit
his resignation to the Secretary, which shall take effect from the date of
receipt by the Secretary of such notice.

Section 8. Any member may be expelled from membership if the Board so

recommends and if a general meeting of the Association shall resolve by
two-thirds majority of the members present that such a member should be
expelled on the grounds that his/her conduct has adversely affected the
reputation or dignity of the Association, or that he/she has contravened
any of the provisions of the Constitution of the Association. The Board
shall have power to suspend a member from his membership until the next
general meeting of the Association following such suspension but
notwithstanding such suspension, a member whose expulsion is proposed
shall have the right to address the general meeting at which his/her
expulsion is to be considered.

Section 9. Any person who resigns or is removed from membership shall not be
entitled to a refund of his subscription or any part thereof or any moneys
contributed by him/her at any time.

Section 10. Any member who falls into arrears with his annual subscription for two or
more years shall automatically cease to be a member of the Association
and his/her name shall be struck off the register of members. The
Association Board may, however, at its discretion, reinstate such member
on payment of the total amount of subscription outstanding.

ARTICLE 4: DUES.

Section 1. The UONAA Board shall fix the rate of dues to be paid for by members of
the Association, which may be revised by a resolution of two thirds of the
members voting at a general meeting.

Section 2. The members shall pay dues as prescribed: -

a). Founder member - Kshs.50, 000.00
b). Full member Annual subscription - KShs. 2,000.00
c). Honorary member- Annual subscription- Kshs.2, 000.00
d). Life membership
i). Gold- Kshs.100, 000.00
ii) Silver- KShs. 50, 000.00
iii) Bronze-Kshs.25, 000.00

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Section 3. Any member in arrears of the Association dues for 2 or more years shall
not be in good standing and shall forfeit membership in the Association as
provided in Article 3, Section 10.

Section 4. The fully paid up members whose dues are not in arrears shall receive
such journals, bulletin or other printed matter as may be published by the
Association or shall receive such other benefits as may pertain to
membership in the Association.

ARTICLE 5. THE BOARD

The University of Nairobi Alumni Association shall be managed through the Association
Board.

Section 1. The Board shall consist of the following:

i). Six directors representing various colleges of the University of Nairobi;
ii). 3 ex-officio members;
a). Vice Chancellor,
b). Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), and
c). Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance).

Section 2. Any vacancies for members of the Board caused by death or resignation
shall be filled by the Board until the next Annual General Meeting of the
Association. Vacancies caused by members of the Board removed from
office will be dealt with as shown in Article 3 Section 8.

ARTICLE 6. DUTIES OF THE BOARD

Section 1. The Board shall be responsible for the management of the Association and
for that purpose may give directions to office bearers as to the manner in
which, within the law, they shall perform their duties. The Board of the
Association shall have power to appoint sub-committees, as it may deem
desirable to make reports to the Board upon which such action shall be
taken as seems to the Board desirable.

Section 2. The Board as specified in Article 5 section 1, shall authorize all moneys
disbursed on behalf of the Association.

Section 3. There will be a 30-days transition period where the existing office bearers
will update new officers and provide them with all the necessary
documentation.

ARTICLE 7: OFFICE BEARERS

i). Chairperson
ii). Vice Chairperson
iii). Treasurer

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 iv). Deputy Treasurer
v). Secretary
vi). Deputy Secretary
vii). Organizing Secretary
viii). Deputy Organizing Secretary
ix). Newsletter Editor
All of who shall be fully paid-up members of the Association and shall be elected at the
annual general meeting after the lapse of every 3 years.

Section 1: All office bearers shall hold office for 3 years subject to the conditions
contained in section 2 and 3 of this article but shall be eligible for re-
election.

Section 2. Any office bearer who ceases to be a member of the Association shall
automatically cease to be an office bearer thereof.

Section 3. Office bearers may be removed from office in the same way as is laid
down for expulsion of members in article 3 section 8 and vacancies thus
created shall be filled by persons elected at the general meeting resolving
the expulsion.

ARTICLE 8: DUTIES OF OFFICE BEARERS

Section 1. Chairperson
a) The Chairperson shall, unless prevented by illness or other sufficient
cause, preside over all meetings of the Board and at all general meetings.
b) Shall co-ordinate all the functions and activities of the Association committees.
c) Appoint such committees as are necessary to carry out the programmes of the
Alumni Association effectively.
d) Serve as an ex-officio member of all committees
e) Ensure that the Alumni Association activities are run efficiently in conformity
with the principles set forth in the Constitution.
f) Shall exercise general supervision over the management of the Association.
g) Report on the operations of the Association to the members at the Annual
General Meeting.
h) Shall be a signatory in all Bank transactions on behalf of the Association.
i) Shall be expected to act in the best interests of the Association at all times.

Section 2: Vice chairperson

a) Plan and co-ordinate the membership programme of the Alumni Association.
b) Perform any duties of the Chairperson in the temporary or prolonged absence of
the Chairperson.
c) Coordinate the Elections/Voting of the Association.

Section 3: Secretary.
a) Shall maintain an accurate record of all Alumni Association meetings.

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 b) Issue the Alumni Association directory.
c) Shall maintain and keep in safe custody all correspondences and records relating
to the Alumni Association.
d) Shall issue notice of meetings and maintain an attendance log of all meetings.
e) Presenting minutes of the previous meetings at meetings.
f) Soliciting input from members for meeting agendas and disseminating agendas
prior to meetings.
g) Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the members in consultation
with the Chairperson.

Section 4. Deputy Secretary

In the absence of the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary shall perform all the
duties of the Secretary and such other duties as shall be assigned to
him/her by the Secretary or the Board whether the Secretary is present or
not.

Section 5. Organizing Secretary

a) Coordinating events to enhance awareness of the UONAA to others.
b) Keeping the Alumni Association in contact with the Community.
c) Organizing Community related activities
d) Attending all regular and special meetings.

Section 6. Deputy Organizing Secretary

Shall in the absence of the Organizing Secretary, perform all the duties of
the Organizing Secretary and such other duties as shall be assigned to
him/her by the Organizing Secretary or Board whether the Organizing
Secretary is present or not.

Section 7. Treasurer
a) Receive and disburse the funds of the Association in a prudent manner.
b) Shall maintain all books of accounts and an accurate record of all
Associations transactions.
c) Draft the Budget for approval by the Association and strive to ensure that
the Budget plan is complied with.
d) Ensure all financial forms and reports prescribed by the government are
filed as required.
e) The Treasurer is also charged with the responsibility of collecting
membership fee/dues and maintaining a list of all paid up members.
f) Shall be a signatory in all bank transactions on behalf of the Association.
g) Prepare and present quarterly and annual accounts and reports of the
Association.
h) Prepare members statements every quarter.
i) Perform any other assignment as may be directed by the Chairperson.
j) May be allowed to keep a sum not exceeding Kshs.20, 000 as petty cash
for which proper account shall be maintained.

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Section 8. Deputy Treasurer
The Deputy Treasurer shall perform such duties as may be specifically
assigned to him by the Treasurer or by the Board and in the absence of the
Treasurer shall perform the duties of the Treasurer.

Section 9: Newsletter Editor

a) Provide timely information concerning activities of the Association
to its members and friends.
b) Publicize the history of the Alumni Association when and where
appropriate.

ARTICLE 9 MEETINGS

There shall be two categories of meetings: -

(i) Annual general meetings and
(ii) Special general meetings.

Section 1. The annual general meetings shall be held not later than November in each
year. Notice in writing of such annual general meeting, accompanied by
the annual statement of Accounts and the agenda for the meeting shall be
sent to all members not less than 21 days before the date of the meeting
and, where practicable, by press advertisement not less than 14 days
before the date of the meeting.

Section 2. The agenda for any annual general meeting shall consist of the following:
a) Confirmation of the minutes of the previous Annual General
Meeting.
b) Consideration of the accounts.
c) Election of office bearers and the Board members.
d) Such other matters as the Board may decide or as to which a
member or members shall have given notice in writing to the
Secretary at least four weeks before the date of the meeting.
e) Any other business with the approval of the Chairperson.

Section 3. A Special General Meeting may be called for any specific purpose by the
Board. Notice in writing of such meeting shall be sent to all members not
less than 7 days before the date thereof and where practicable by press
advertisement not less than 7 days before the date of such meeting.

Section 4. A Special meeting may also be requisitioned for a specific purpose by

order in writing to the Secretary of not less than 2/3 of the members and
such meetings shall be held within 21 days of the date of the requisition
notice in writing of such meeting shall be sent to all members not less than
7 days before the date thereof and where practicable by Press

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 advertisement not less than 7 days before the date of such meeting. No
matter shall be discussed other than that stated in the requisition.

Section 5. Quorum for general meetings shall be not less than one thousand (1,000)
of the registered members of the Association.

Section 6. The quorum for meetings of the Board shall be not less than ½ of the
Board members.

ARTICLE 10: PROCEDURE AT MEETINGS

Section 1. At all meetings of the Association the Chairperson, or in his absence, the
Vice-Chairperson or in the absence of both these officers, a member
selected by the meeting shall take the chair.

Section 2. The Chairperson may at his discretion limit the number of person’s
permitted to speak in favor of and or against any motion.

Section 3. Resolutions shall be decided by simple voting by a show of hands in the

case of equality of votes; the Chairperson shall have a second casting vote.

ARTICLE 11. FUNDS

Section 1. All moneys and funds shall be received by and paid to the Treasurer and
shall be deposited by him in the name of the Association in any bank or
banks approved by the Board.

Section 2. No payments shall be made out of the bank account without a resolution
of the Board authorizing such payment and all cheques on such bank
account shall be signed by the Treasurer or the Deputy Treasurer and two
other office bearers of the Association shall be appointed by the
committee.

Section 3. A sum not exceeding Kshs. 20,000 may be kept by the Treasurer for petty
disbursements of which proper account shall be kept.

Section 4. The Board shall have power to suspend any office bearer who it has
reasonable cause to believe is not properly accounting for any of the funds
or property of the Association and shall have power to appoint another
person in his place. Such suspension shall be reported to a general meeting
to be convened on a date not later than 2 months from the date of such
suspension and the general meeting shall have full power to decide what
further action should be taken in the matter.
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Section 5. The financial year of the Association shall be from 1 January to 31
December

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ARTICLE 12. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION

Amendments to the Constitution of the Association must be approved by

at least a two- thirds majority of members at a general meeting of the
Association. They cannot, however, be implemented without the prior
consent in writing of the Registrar, obtained upon application to him made
in writing and signed by three of the office bearers.

ARTICLE 13. DISSOLUTION

Section 1. The Association shall not be dissolved except by a resolution passed at a

general meeting of members by a vote of two-thirds of the members
present. The quorum at the meeting shall be as afore stated. If no quorum
is obtained, the proposal to dissolve the Association shall be submitted to
a further meeting, which shall be held one month later. Notice of this
meeting shall be given to all members of the Association at least 14 days
before the date of the meeting. The quorum for this second meeting shall
be the number of members present.

Section 2. Provided, however, that no dissolution shall be effected without prior

permission in writing of the Registrar, obtained upon application to him
made in writing and signed by three of the office bearers.

Section 3. When the dissolution of the Association has been approved by the
Registrar, no further action shall be taken by the Board or any office
bearer of the Association in connection with the aims of the Association
other than to get in and liquidate for cash all the assets of the Association,
the balance thereof shall be distributed in such other manner as may be
resolved by the meeting at within the resolution for dissolution is passed.