Association Governance

Constitution& Rules

The constitutional framework defining AHPK's purpose, membership, elected leadership, committees and administrative responsibilities.

Governing Framework

The Constitution provides the legal and institutional foundation for responsible, transparent and member-led governance.

AHPK leadership and constitutional governance — The Constitution guides the Association's leadership, membership, meetings, administration and long-term governance.

Constitutional Provisions

Explore the governance framework

Each section explains a core part of the Association's constitutional structure and member governance.

Association Purpose

Objectives

The constitutional aims that define the Association's purpose, mandate and contribution to Kenya's hospitality profession.

Member Framework

Membership

Eligibility, rights, privileges, responsibilities and disciplinary provisions governing AHPK membership.

Elected Leadership

Office Bearers & Duties

The elected leadership offices and the constitutional responsibilities assigned to each Office Bearer.

Committee Governance

The Executive Committee

Committee composition, powers, meetings, voting procedures and wider constitutional responsibilities.

Governance Principles

Standards supporting responsible leadership

These principles shape how authority should be exercised, decisions should be made and members should participate in Association governance.

Constitutional Compliance

All Association activities, decisions and leadership responsibilities must remain consistent with the Constitution and approved rules.

Member Participation

Members exercise governance rights through elections, meetings, voting and participation in Association affairs.

Accountable Leadership

Office Bearers and committee members remain answerable to members for the proper exercise of their authority.

Transparent Administration

Records, accounts, notices and meeting procedures must be maintained according to constitutional requirements.

Professional Integrity

Leadership and governance should protect the reputation, objectives and ethical standing of the Association.

Continuity of Governance

Election, succession, vacancy and tenure provisions help maintain stable and effective Association leadership.

Constitutional Safeguards

Rules protecting fair and lawful governance

The Constitution establishes procedural safeguards for elections, meetings, records, amendments and major Association decisions.

Elections and tenure must follow the approved constitutional process.

General Meetings must satisfy notice and quorum requirements.

Voting rights must be exercised personally where proxy voting is prohibited.

Constitutional amendments require the prescribed member majority and regulatory consent.

Association funds and records must remain properly managed and available for lawful inspection.

Dissolution can only occur through the constitutional voting and quorum process.

Constitutional Commitment

Governance founded on service and accountability

The Constitution exists to protect the Association, guide its leaders, safeguard member participation and ensure that its affairs are conducted responsibly.

PurposeMembershipLeadershipMeetingsAccountability