THE COUNCIL
The Polytechnic is governed by a Council appointed by the Cabinet Secretary in charge of Education. The term of office of the Council is 3 years from the date of appointment.
The 2nd Polytechnic Council was inaugurated in December 2019. It comprises the following members:
Prof. James Felix Kanyua Council Chairman |
Prof. James F. Kanyua is a holder of Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, MSc (Mechanical Engineering), BSc (Mechanical Engineering), Postgraduate Diploma in Energy Technology, has a Certificate in Solar Energy Conversion and Desalination. He was a Senior Lecturer at the University of Nairobi from 1986 to 1992 during which he was appointed Associate Professor and performed various administrative duties. Currently he is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering at the Technical University of Mombasa. |
Mr. Osman Varwani Council Member |
Mr. Osman Varwani has a BSc in Computer Science and Information Networking. He has a wealth of experience in ICT since 1994 to date. He is the founder and Managing Director of Innovus Group – Kenya. He was the Council Chairman of the 1st Polytechnic Council. |
Dr. Gracie Mullei Council Member
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Dr. Gracie Mullei is a holder of Bachelor of Education. She has over 5 years experience in Corporate Governance. Since 2015, she has been engaged in Youth Leadership Training, in various Churches. She has been a Lecturer in various Institutions, a Manager at World Vision International for 9 Years, a Director at World Servant International for 10 Years. |
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Mr. Sammy K. Akilimali Council Member
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Mr. Sammy K. Akilimali has a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration (Entrepreneurship), Higher Diploma in Catering & Hotel Management, Diploma in Institutional Management and Diploma in Business Management. He has a Wealth of 29 Years Experience in Airline Catering. He Served as Airline Catering Manager for 23 Years with NAS Airport Services, until 31st December 2019. He is Currently a Consultant in Airline Catering & a Businessman. |
Eng. Oliver C. W. Khabure Council Member |
Eng. Oliver C. W. Khabure is a holder of BSc in Civil Engineering and Masters in Business Administration. He is a Registered Consulting Engineer and has been in the field for over 25 years. |
CPA/CS. Julius N. Mwengei Council Member |
CPA/CS. Julius Ngumbau Mwengei is a Practicing Accountant and is the Managing Partner of Mwengei & Associates CPA(K). He is also a Company Secretary (CS) and is Managing Partner of Mwengei Registrars. He has vast Experience in Financial Matters Having Worked in the Insurance and Banking Industry. He is also a Tax Consultant and Insolvency Practitioner Practicing as Mwengei Consultants. He holds a CPA(K) & CS and is a Member of ICPAK & ICPSK. He holds an EMBA from Moi University.
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Mr. Peter Mwangi County Director, TVET |
Mr. Peter Mwangi is the County Director, TVET. He has a Masters Degree in Education Management and Administration. He also holds a Bachelor of Education Degree (Chemistry & Mathematics)
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Anne Mbogo(Mrs) Principal/Council Secretary
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Functions of the Council
Section 6 of The Kenya Coast National Polytechnic Order, 2016 outlines the broad mandate of the Council as follows:
- The Council shall ensure that a proper management structure is in place and that the management maintains the corporate integrity, reputation and responsibility of the Polytechnic.
- The Council shall monitor and evaluate the implementation of strategies, policies, and management plans of the Polytechnic.
- The Council shall constantly review the viability and financial sustainability of the Polytechnic at least once in every year.
- The Council shall ensure that the Polytechnic complies with all the relevant laws, regulations, governance practices and accounting and auditing standards.