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Certified Secretaries (CS) Course – January 2026

CERTIFIED SECRETARIES (CS) COURSE

COURSE CODE: CS01/2026

CS Virtual Classes, January intake ongoing.


January 2026 CS Virtual Classes Application Form

COURSE OVERVIEW

1.1 Introduction

The Kenya School of Law in exercise of its mandate invites applications from
qualified persons to pursue the Certified Secretaries (CS) Course. The school
receives intakes in January, May and September to align with KASNEB examination
periods of April, August and December respectively.

1.2 Why CS Course?

The CS qualification is a key requirement for qualification as company secretary,
governance practitioner, governance compliance auditor and policy and governance
consultant among other roles.

Upon successful completion the learner will be able to:

  • Practice and promote principles of good governance within public and private sector entities;
  • Implement and comply with legal, regulatory and ethical requirements in practice;
  • Ensure proper conduct and management of meetings;
  • Undertake consultancy and advisory services in corporate secretarial and related practices;
  • Manage boardroom dynamics;
  • Undertake governance and compliance.

FEE STRUCTURE AND DURATION

Level Course Duration Cost per Unit (KES)
Foundation 3 months 7,500
Intermediate 3 months 8,000
Advanced 3 months 9,000

NOTE that the fee per unit does not include registration fee, examination fee,
exemption fee or any other charges payable to KASNEB.

SYLLABUS

The Course is divided into three levels, namely the Foundation Level, the
Intermediate Level and the Advanced Level. Lawyers and advocates are entitled
to EXEMPTIONS as provided below.

No. Unit LL.B Graduates Advocates 0–5 Years Advocates 5–10 Years Advocates 10+ Years
FOUNDATION LEVEL
1 Management Principles & Practice Exempted Exempted Exempted Exempted
2 Communication Skills & Records Management Exempted Exempted Exempted Exempted
3 Introduction to Law & Governance Exempted Exempted Exempted Exempted
4 Principles of Accounting & Taxation To sit Exempted Exempted Exempted
5 Human Resource Management To sit Exempted Exempted Exempted
6 Information Communication Technology Exempted Exempted Exempted Exempted
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
1 Company Law Exempted Exempted Exempted Exempted
2 Public Sector Governance, Policy & Administration To sit To sit To sit To sit
3 Meetings: Compliance & Administration To sit To sit To sit To sit
4 Financial Markets & Specialized Institutions To sit To sit To sit Exempted
5 Corporate Governance & Ethics To sit To sit To sit To sit
6 Research, Consultancy & Advisory To sit To sit Exempted Exempted
ADVANCED LEVEL
1 Strategic Management To sit To sit Exempted Exempted
2 Finance for Decision-Making To sit To sit To sit Exempted
3 Governance & Compliance Audit To sit To sit To sit To sit
4 Boardroom Dynamics To sit To sit To sit To sit
5 Research Project To sit To sit Exempted Exempted

3.0 MINIMUM ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

  1. KCSE mean grade C+ (or equivalent)
  2. KACE with two principal passes and credits in Mathematics and English
  3. KASNEB technician, diploma or professional certificate
  4. A degree from a recognized university
  5. IGCSE grade C in six papers including English and Mathematics
  6. Other qualifications approved by KASNEB

4.0 MODE OF DELIVERY

The course will be delivered virtually between 1700hrs and 2100hrs on weekdays
and on Saturdays as shall be indicated on the timetable.

APPLICATION PROCESS

A registration fee of Ksh 2,000 is applicable for first-time applicants and
should be deposited to:


Absa Bank PLC
Absa Plaza Branch, Nairobi
Account Number: 202 2029 110

The deposit slip bearing the applicant’s name, a copy of national identity
card/passport and a passport-size colour photograph with white background
should be sent to cpd@ksl.ac.ke.


January 2026 CS Virtual Classes Application Form

Applicants will be issued with admission letters upon registration.

INQUIRIES

Programme Coordinator: Mr. Daniel Odhiambo
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