Dear Member,

The Institute welcomes papers for publication in the Annual International Conference and Leadership & Governance Workshop Magazines.

1. Call for papers (Annual International Conference)
2. Call for papers (Leadership & Governance Workshop)

Refer to above “call for papers” for respective submission details and deadline.
Kindly note that these Governance Magazines are not academic publication and therefore stringent academic writing style, including referencing and citations, is not strictly required.

For more information or clarifications, contact the undersigned.

Kind Regards,

Gilbert Kiprono

Manager, Research and Business Development

Call for papers (Annual International Conference)

Call for papers (Leadership & Governance Workshop)

Dear Member,
 
As part of encouraging the governance professionals to do research on corporate governance, ICS releases peer reviewed Governance Journal, Vol 1-Issue 1- 2023.   Click the links below to access an online version of the governance journal and governance journal editorial policy 2023.
 

1. ICS Governance Journal - Vol 1 Issue 1 – 2023
2. Governance Journal Editorial Policy 2023

Note that submission of articles to be considered for publication in the governance journal is on a rolling basis.  For more information or clarification, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
 
Kind Regards,
 
Gilbert Kiprono
Manager, Research and Business Development

 ICS Governance Journal - Vol 1 Issue 1 – 2023

 Governance Journal Editorial Policy 2023

Dear Member,

We have Boldly incorporated technology and innovation by adopting a new ERP platform, and engaged new staff members, both aimed at enhancing Excellent services to members, as we Collaborate with stakeholders with mutual interests. We are also Agile in pursuing new frontiers, all the while maintaining our Integrity.

See a highlight of how we're doing all that in our Newsletter attached.

Happy reading and don't forget to give us feedback via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Yours sincerely,
 
CS Gloria Kikete
Corporate Secretary

 Newsletter 

Dear Member,

Reference is made to your investment in the CPS Governance Centre project.

As you are aware, we refunded the 1^st tranche of 78% and we are already refunding the 2^nd and final tranche of 10% bringing to the percentage refund of 88%.

The balance of 12% forms part of project sunk costs.

In the year 2022, the council started a project to develop cost effective facilities to house office space, meeting rooms and training facilities for members, students and stakeholders. Would you consider donating the amount to the development of project?

To understand the project better, click below links;

1. Frequently asked questions
2. Concept on semi-permanent structure

Otherwise, please contact 0734603173 to arrange facilitation of the refund cheque.

Dear Member,
 

The Institute is seeking to recruit as follows:
 

• Technical Advisor – Governance and Advocacy

Qualified and interested persons are requested to apply as per the jobs advertisements in the links above.

 
Kind Regards,
 
CPA Pius Kamau
Head of Finance and Support Services
Institute of Certified Secretaries

Dear Member,
 
2022 ICS ELECTIONS - ONLINE VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
 
The Council Elections will be conducted online between Thursday, May 12th at 8:00 am and Wednesday, May 18^th at 11:59 am.

Voting is exclusively online (vote.icpsk.com).

The members who are eligible to vote received tokens and a link to enable them vote.

To confirm eligibility please click here.
 
In case of any inquiries, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Kind regards,

FCS Jeremiah N. Karanja
Secretary & Chief Executive

Dear Member,
 
The Council of the Institute is seeking to fill two vacant positions within the Institute’s Secretariat.  
 
Members of the Institute in good standing and who meet the set requirements are encouraged to apply.
 
All applications, with relevant mandatory information as per the job adverts, should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 9:00 a.m., Friday May 13, 2022.
 
For more information, click the links below to download detailed job adverts:
 
Manager, Professional Services
 
Corporate Secretary

 
Qualified and interested persons are requested to apply as per jobs advertisements.
 
Kind Regards,
 
CPA Pius Kamau
Head of Finance and Support Services
Institute of Certified Secretaries

Dear Member,
 
Pursuant to Clause 10 (b) (i) (b) of the ICPSK Benevolent Fund Trust Deed, one trustee position will fall vacant effective the next AGM scheduled for Friday May 13, 2022.

CS Dr. Peter Kitonyo is retiring by rotation and being eligible for re-election, offers himself for election for a final three-year term.
 
Members of the Benevolent Fund and the Institute in good standing and who are interested in contesting for the above position are invited to submit their nominations on the ‘Candidates Profile Form’ and the ‘Nomination Form'.
 
Please note that the nomination documents should be typed, signed and returned via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on or before April 13, 2022 at 11.00 am. Hard copy documents will not be accepted.
 
For any clarifications on the subject matter, kindly contact the undersigned via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
 
Kind Regards,
 

FCS Jeremiah N. Karanja
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ICS
 
By Order of the Board of Trustees

Dear Member,

In accordance with The Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act Cap 534, the following four (4) vacancies will arise in the Council with effect from the date of the next Annual General Meeting to be held on Friday May 13, 2022.
  

1. CS Diana Sawe Tanui having served one-year term as the Chairman is retiring and being eligible for re-election, offers herself for election for a final one year term.
2. CS Kathryne Maundu is retiring by rotation and being eligible for re-election, offers herself for election for a final three-year term.
3. FCS Joshua Willy Wambua, MBS is retiring by rotation and being eligible for re-election, offers himself for election for a final three-year term.
4. CS Malachi Adedeh is retiring by rotation and being eligible for re-election, offers himself for election for a final three-year term.

 
Members of the Institute in good standing and who are interested in contesting any of the above positions are invited to submit their nominations on the Candidates Profile Form and either the Nomination Form - Chairman or Nomination Form - Council Member.
 
Please note that the nomination documents should be typed, signed and returned via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on or before April 13, 2022 at 11.00 am. Hard copy documents will not be accepted.
 
Kind Regards,
 
FCS Jeremiah N. Karanja
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
By order of the Council.

Dear Member,
 

Happy New Year and receive greetings from the Institute.

This is a polite reminder that subscriptions for year 2022 were due by January 1, 2022.

Members are kindly requested to pay their subscriptions to be in good standing. Invoices for year 2022 were sent in November 2021.

The Council has also extended amnesty to members with outstanding subscriptions from year 2019 and before. To qualify for the amnesty you must clear the subscriptions for years 2020, 2021 and 2022 before March 31, 2022. Members in arrears are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to be in good standing.

For any clarifications, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Kind regards,

CPA Pius Kamau
Head of Finance
Institute of Certified Secretaries

REGISTRATION OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC SECRETARIES BOARD

CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS ON THE OCCASION OF THE SIGNING OF AN MOU BETWEEN CS INSTITUTIONS-28TH OCTOBER 2021

It’s my pleasure to welcome you to the RCPSB offices this morning as we mark an important and opportune milestone in the journey of cooperation and collaboration among CS institutions. This is an auspicious day in which key CS profession stakeholders will be signing an MOU cementing their commitment and determination to realise a longstanding dream and aspirations to elevate the CS profession to a globally recognized world class profession at the forefront of Governance.

The MOU encapsulates key programs, milestones and activities designed to secure this vision, anchored on growing the capacity and capabilities of CS professionals as well as creating opportunities’ and an environment in which the CS professional can practice his/her craft and make a positive impact on the lives of the Kenyan people. Such a goal will require commitment to the proper governance and ethical management of our institutions which is crucial to attaining the Nation’s vision to be a prosperous middle income country in the medium term.

While major milestones have been achieved by individual CS institutions operating on their own, it was always the conviction of the founders of the profession in Kenya that the aspirations of the CS profession could be secured and more fully entrenched through collaborative initiatives among the CS institutions.

The gains from earlier initiatives at collaboration have been modest and as a result the current leadership of the CS institutions changed tack and have for the past several months been working on more ambitious efforts that have now culminated in the MOU we are about to sign today.

The MOU incorporates several collaborative initiatives for implementation to secure the two pillars of enhanced capabilities and capacity of the CS professionals, as well as creating sustainable demand for CS professional services and opportunities for members of ICS as follows:

• Entrenching ownership of the vision, goals, programs and initiatives of the MOU among the leadership, management and staff of the CS institutions as well as the wider membership of ICS;
• Revamped joint implementation structures, including the Chairs and CEO’s forum, Inter-institutional Implementation Committee, CS institutions Council and Boards forum, and the annual members’ forum;
• Programs, initiatives and other measures to enhance the competence and capabilities of CS professionals;
• Lobbying, advocacy, Initiatives and collaboration with stakeholders to identify and expand opportunities for CS professionals;
• Expansion and growth in numbers of CS professionals to create the scope for sustainable impact by CS professionals;
• An improved legal and regulatory environment for provision of governance and corporate secretarial services;
• Joint planning, joint marketing, joint research, joint communication and joint advocacy;
• A world class syllabus for CS professional training, regularly updated;
• Strengthening of Cs institutions capacity, capabilities and resources;
• Enhanced research capabilities and high quality publications;
• Support for CS students and the CS Students Association and;
• Greater involvement of the Fellows of the institute and their contributions

Accordingly, this is a day in which we take pride in the progress made by the CS institutions towards realizing the dreams and aspirations of the founders of the profession. Its also a day in which we rededicate and renew our commitment to proceeding aggressively to implement the plans, programs and activities that will secure those goals.

Allow me to thank all those who have played a key role in making this day possible, including my colleague chairs and CEO’s of the CS institutions; the Task Force led by Patrick Mulwa that was instrumental in preparing and refining the MOU; and the Council of ICS and the boards of kasneb and RCPSB for putting their full weight behind this initiative. We also salute all the members of staff of all these institutions who played various critical and supportive roles behind the scenes.

To you all, I say ASANTE SANA.

FCS Lewis Kamau
Chairman
RCPSB
28th October, 2021

CHAIRMANS REMARKS ON SIGNING OF MOU WITH CS INSTITUTIONS 

Dear Honorable Member,

This is to notify you that in its 221^st Council Meeting, the Council elected FCS Joshua Willy Wambua as the Institutes Vice Chairman. 

This is in accordance to paragraph 6 (1) and (2) of the 2nd Schedule of the CPSK Act Cap 534 Laws of Kenya. 

Find below the full Council as now constituted.

Kind regards,

CS Obare Nyaega 
Secretary / CEO

FROM    : COUNCIL, INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED SECRETARIES

TO        : MEMBERSHIP

DATE    : MARCH 16, 2021

RE        : 2ND UPDATE ON THE CPS GOVERNANCE CENTRE PROJECT

As communicated vide a Council memo dated January 20, 2021, the Council of Institute of Certified Secretaries, ‘the Council’ and the CPS Governance Centre Board, ‘the Board’ had constituted an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee to look into the concerns raised including the viability of the CPS Governance Centre project as initially envisioned.

The Advisory Committee completed its report and presented it to a joint meeting between the Council and the Board. After deliberations, the Council and the Board made the following resolutions;

THAT the project, as initially envisioned, is NO longer viable,

THAT all investors are to be refunded their funds taking into consideration the interest earned over time and sunk costs incurred to date,

THAT the consortium of consultants, who were handling the project, have declared a dispute and gone for Arbitration. The Board has appointed a legal counsel to represent the Centre in the matter. Other amicable solutions are being sought even as the arbitration is ongoing,

THAT the matters shall be brought before AGMs/SGMs of both the Institute and the Governance Centre for considerations and approvals/ratifications,

THAT there is a follow up planned joint meeting between the Council and the Board, aimed at looking at the modalities of concluding the matters above and give further guidance.

Once again, we request for continued patience, understanding and support as we work towards concluding the matter.

CS Obare Nyaega

Council Secretary

By order of Council

COUNCIL MEMO

FROM : COUNCIL, INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED SECRETARIES

TO      : MEMBERSHIP

DATE : JANUARY 20, 2021

RE     : APPOINTMENT OF AN AD HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ADVISE COUNCIL ON THE WAY FORWARD ON THE PROPOSED CPS GOVERNANCE CENTRE PROJECT

1. BACKGROUND:

With an aim of developing its headquarters and offices on its one-acre property located along Kilimanjaro Road, Upperhill, the Institute of Certified Secretaries, incorporated a Limited Company ‘CPS Governance Centre Limited’ to act as an investment vehicle to enable members of the Institute buy shares of the Company and hence participate in the ownership of the Proposed Office Complex. Unfortunately, this project has not taken off to date hence raising a number of concerns.

2. APPOINTMENT OF AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE:

It is on this background that, during a joint meeting held between the Council of Institute of Certified Secretaries and the CPS Governance Centre Board, a resolution was passed that an Advisory Committee be formed to look into the concerns raised including the viability of the project as initially envisioned and the shifting property landscape in Upperhill and in Nairobi at large.

The Advisory Committee is to comprise of nine-member team representing various stakeholders.

The Advisory Committee is expected to present a final report to a joint meeting of the Council and the CPS Governance Centre Board within fourteen (14) days.

The Council will share an elaborate way forward when the Advisory Committee report is adopted.

We request for patience and understanding as we conclusively handle this matter.

CS Obare Nyaega

Council Secretary

By order of Council

Dear Members,