CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The Kenya Scholars and Studies Association (KESSA) is accepting nominations for officers for 2-year terms which will begin immediately following the KESSA Conference in September 2026, in Orlando, Florida. The 2-year terms will end in September 2028. Nominations are being accepted for the following leadership positions:
- Vice President – position NOT open. It was filled in fall 2025; and current VP will finish a one-year term left by former VP and complete their own fresh 2-year term.
- Treasurer
- A regional representative for each of these KESSA regions:
- Northeast (Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Washington D.C.)
- Southwest (Texas, Oklahoma.)
- Midwest (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa)
Position descriptions and eligibility criteria for each open position can be found on the KESSA By-Laws.
To nominate yourself or someone else, please download and complete the nomination form using the link below and email it to Dr. Rachel Ndonye, Elections Committee Chair at: rachel.ndonye@montgomerycollege.edu. If you wish to nominate someone else, please first confirm their desire and availability to serve KESSA in a leadership capacity.
Nominees will be asked to submit their bios separately.
Elections Process and Deadlines:
- Monday March 16 – Call for nominations
- Friday March 27 – Nominations close and nominees are notified to submit dossier.
- April 3 – Deadline for nominees to submit dossiers.
- Monday April 6 – Online elections ballot open for two weeks
- April 20 – Ballot closes
- Tuesday April 21 – New officers are announced.
- 6th September 2026 – Assumption of office; official handover.
- This information will also be shared via other media for your convenience.
Please direct any questions to Dr. Rachel Ndonye, Elections Committee Chair at: rachel.ndonye@montgomerycollege.edu
KESSA Elections Committee
Dr. Rachel Ndonye – Chairperson
Dr. Francis Koti
Dr. Elimelda Ongeri