MEMBERSHIP
a) Fellows
Fellows shall be Anthropologists appointed from Members of the Association who have made outstanding contributions in their fields and have already distinguished themselves as interested in the advancement of anthropology as a science and/or profession.
Members shall apply to the Association to be considered for the appointment as Fellows.
The Executive Committee shall constitute a technical panel to review and recommend applicants for the position of Fellows.
The minimum requirements for Fellow status shall be:
i. A doctoral degree in anthropology and related fields, based in part upon a thesis/dissertation or on other evidence of proficiency in anthropology scholarship from a program primarily anthropological in content. The doctoral degree must have been conferred by a university that is recognized/accredited by the association in Kenya or one of equivalent standing outside Kenya;
ii. Have prior status as a Member for at least one year;
iii. Be actively engaged at the time of nomination in the advancement of anthropology in any of its subfields;
iv. Provide evidence of outstanding contribution or performance in the field of anthropology.
b) Ordinary member
These shall be persons who are interested in the advancement of anthropology as a science and as a profession and who have met the requirements described below. They shall be entitled to the rights and privileges of the Association without restriction. The minimum requirements for Ordinary Members shall be:
i. A bachelor’s or a postgraduate degree in anthropology from a University recognized by the Association;
ii. Any Anthropologist meeting the first requirement shall, subject to approval of the Executive Committee, become a member upon payment of a registration fee of Kshs 2000;
ii. Every ordinary member shall pay a yearly subscription of Kshs 1000 not later than the 15th day of February. The subscription shall commence on the 1st day of January.
c) Student membership
i. Any Anthropology student shall be eligible for membership of the Association and shall, subject to approval of the Executive Committee, become a member upon payment of a registration fee of Kshs 1000;
ii. Every student member shall pay a yearly subscription of Kshs 500 not later than the 15th day of February. The subscription shall commence on the 1st day of January.
d) Associate membership
i. Any person having interest in anthropology and/or anthropological research as may be determined by the Executive Committee is eligible for associate membership;
ii. Associate members shall pay an annual subscription Kshs 3500 for Kenyans and Kshs 5000 for non-Kenyans or such subscription fee may be determined from time to time by the resolution of members.
Rights, Privileges and Duties of Members
a) Fellows
i) Shall be entitled to all rights and privileges of ordinary members;
ii) Fellowship of the Anthropological Association of Kenya (FAAKe) shall be a mark of distinction and integrity;
iii) In their professional dealings, Fellows are allowed and encouraged to use the acronym FAAKe to denote their membership with the Association.
b) Ordinary Members
i. An ordinary member may seek election to any office or position established in this Constitution and shall be entitled to vote at the Association elections;
ii. Forming part of two thirds of registered members, an ordinary member may petition the Secretary General to call the Annual General Meeting;
iii. An ordinary member shall have the right to access all relevant information relating to affairs of the Association including books and records of accounts, audit reports and minutes of meetings in so far as it shall be reasonable;
iv. An ordinary member shall have the right to take part in all legal, valid and legitimate activities organized and run by the Association for its members;
v). An ordinary Member shall have access to Association’s publications and free or reduced-rate admission to the Association’s events including conferences.
c) Students Members
i. Shall have the right to take part in all legal, valid and legitimate activities organized and run by the Association for its members;
ii. Shall have such privileges as may be granted by the Association, including special rates for subscriptions and admission to events;
iii. Shall have free access to the Association’s publications and programs.
d) Associate Members
i) Associate members may not vote or hold office in the Association, but shall be entitled to all rights and privileges of the Association not specifically denied them in this Constitution;
ii) Shall have the right to take part in all legal, valid and legitimate activities organized and run by the Association for its members;
iii) Shall have access to the Association’s publications and free or reduced-rate admission to the Association’s events including conferences.
PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION FEES
MPESA
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Account number: 1280641916
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BANK PAYMENT
Account number: 1280641916
Reference: Your Official names
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