ACIH ⢠Board Elections ⢠2026
ACIH Elections 2026
Transparent, inclusive, and accountable leadership for Kenyaâs innovation ecosystem.
Voting Day
5 Mar 2026
Silent Day
4 Mar 2026
Nominations Close
16 Feb 2026
Purpose
ACIH conducts democratic elections to strengthen shared ownership, trust, and good governanceâaligned to the Associationâs Constitution and internal governance policies.
Election Timeline
Mon, Feb 9, 2026
Passed
Nominations Open
Mon, Feb 16, 2026
Upcoming
Nominations Close
Tue, Feb 17, 2026
Upcoming
Selection & Results (Candidates Announcement)
Fri, Feb 20, 2026
Upcoming
Campaign Kick-Off
Wed, Feb 25, 2026
Upcoming
Townhall / Manifesto Presentation
Tue, Mar 3, 2026
Upcoming
Campaign Closes
Wed, Mar 4, 2026
Upcoming
Silent Day (No Campaigning)
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
Upcoming
Voting Day (No Campaigning)
Mon, Mar 9, 2026
Upcoming
Handing Over & Election Report Presentation
Any changes to this timeline will be communicated officially to all members.
Positions Up for Election
- Preside at all conferences and meetings and enforce observance of the constitution and rules of the Association.
- Be responsible for the administration of the Association.
- Act as one of the responsible financial officers and co-sign financial instruments.
- Cast a deciding vote in case of a tie.
- Constitute committees and appoint members/chairpersons.
- Act as official spokesperson and handle media contracts/press statements.
- Preside over meetings in the absence of the Chairperson and enjoy same privileges while doing so.
- Perform duties delegated by the Chairperson or assigned by membership/Board.
- If Chairperson and Vice Chairperson fail to preside, members may appoint an ad hoc chairperson.
- Keep and maintain adequate and correct books and accounts.
- Provide financial statements and reports as required by law/Board.
- Have custody of funds and securities and disburse as authorized.
- Render accounts and reports on the financial condition of the Association.
- Prepare and certify financial statements.
- Bill members for annual dues and notify Board of arrears.
- Obtain and maintain insurance policies.
- Provide required public filings and certified audits.
- Chair the Resource Mobilization Task Force and supervise the resource mobilization team.
- Identify and share funding opportunities with the secretariat.
- Assist proposal writing and develop a resource mobilization work plan.
- Monitor donor reporting and grant expenditure deadlines.
- Liaise with committees to secure sponsors for programs.
- Chair the Technical and Training Committee.
- Identify training needs and design appropriate training content.
- Evaluate training content for quality.
- Identify capacity building opportunities and advise on best practices.
- Oversee all legal processes of the Association.
- Coordinate and guide MoUs with partners.
- Monitor execution of the Associationâs Constitution.
- Serve as first point of contact for members and prospective members.
- Manage the full member life-cycle.
Duties summarized from the official information pack.
Eligibility to Vote
Membership Status
- Hub is a registered member of the Association.
- Hub has not resigned, been suspended, or expelled.
- Hub appears on the official register of members.
Financial Compliance
- All annual subscriptions/dues fully paid.
- Hub not in arrears for more than one (1) year.
- Status is âin good standingâ at the time of election.
Representation & Voting Rights
- Hub represented by its recognized and authorized representative.
- Each hub has one (1) vote only.
Meeting & Process Requirements
- Vote cast during a properly convened AGM or Special General Meeting.
- Quorum: at least two-thirds of registered & paid-up members.
- Voting uses approved method.
Exclusions
- Members of the Election Management Committee do not vote.
Nomination Process
How to nominate: Submit your nomination via the official online form by 16 Feb 2026. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
General nomination eligibility criteria
- Hub is a registered ACIH member in good standing.
- All subscriptions to ACIH are fully paid by nomination deadline.
- Representing a member hub with at least 12 consecutive months of active membership.
- Not suspended or expelled in the last 3 years.
- Only one representative per hub contesting per election cycle.
- Not contesting more than one position.
- Has not served more than two consecutive terms in the same position.
- Submission of all required nomination documents.
Candidates
This section will be updated after nominations close and candidates are duly vetted (17â19 Feb 2026).
Voting Process
- Voting uses a secure electronic voting system with oversight from the Elections Management Committee.
- Eligible voters receive secure credentials via email.
- Voting opens during the AGM on 5 Mar 2026.
- Each eligible hub casts one vote per position.
- Votes are confidential and anonymized.
Rules & Code of Conduct
- Respectful, issue-based campaigning
- No misuse of Association resources
- No intimidation, bribery, or misinformation
- Violations may lead to disqualification or disciplinary action
Results & Announcements
Official results will be published on this page following validation by the Elections Committee, and formally ratified during the AGM.
Past Elections Archive
To support transparency and institutional memory, ACIH maintains an archive of past elections.
View Past Election Records
FAQs
Yes, provided nominees meet eligibility requirements.
The candidate will be subjected to confirmation by members during the AGM.
Disputes are addressed by the Elections Management Committee in line with the Constitution.
Electronic voting is the primary method.
Contact & Support
ACIH Elections Management Committee 2026
Email: elections@countrywidehubs.org
Email: elections@countrywidehubs.org
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