Office of the University Secretary

Services, Mandate and Responsibilities under the Office of the University Secretary

Finance and Accountability

• Directing proper utilisation and accounting for the fiscal resources and other assets of the University.
• Directing the preparation of the University annual Budget and Work Plans.
• Managing and administering the human, fiscal and physical resources of the University in accordance with the existing Laws, Policies, Regulations, Guidelines, approved annual Work Plans and Budgets.
• Under the Public Finance Management Act, the University Secretary as the Accounting Officer is obliged to:
  • Control the regularity and proper use of money appropriated to a vote;
  • Be responsible for authorizing any commitment made by a vote; and
  • Control the resources received, held or disposed of by or on account of a vote.
  • Put in place effective systems of risk management, internal control and internal audit.
  • Enter into an annual budget performance contract with the Secretary to the Treasury which shall bind the Accounting Officer to deliver on the activities in the work plan of the University vote for a financial year.

Administration Services, Policy and Governance

• Being Secretary to the University Council and its Committees, the Office of the University Secretary provides secretarial services to Council and its Committees, providing guidance to the Vice Chancellor and the Management Team to facilitate Council in decision making and governance.
• Communicating, interpreting, guiding and providing technical support in the implementation of the University Council Policies and Resolutions.
• The Office enforces accountability and transparency in the management and delivery of University administrative and financial services in line with existing Law, Policy, Regulations, Guidelines and Council Resolutions.
• Directs the procurement of University goods and services and disposal of assets in accordance with the appropriate Laws, Policies, Regulations and Guidelines.
• Promotes linkages between Faculties, Schools, Institutes, Colleges or other Academic bodies, Management, Council, line Ministries and other Stakeholders for effective implementation of University programs, operations and policies and enhancing collaborative networks.
• Coordinates the provision of legal services and represents the University in cases of civil litigation.
• Answering audit queries that may arise from the appropriate authorities.
• Directing administration of security at the University.
• Ensuring that linkages between internal governance structures and external Stakeholders are promoted and collaborative networks are enhanced.
• This office also monitors and evaluates the performance of outsourced administrative service providers to the University.