The Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) is facing a legal challenge after one of its members moved to court seeking the immediate removal of six Governing Council officials accused of unlawfully overstaying their terms.
In a petition filed by PRSK member Gilbert Awino, the court is being asked to declare the Society’s current Governing Council improperly constituted. Awino argues that the terms of six out of the nine council members lapsed in December 2025, effectively stripping the body of the legal quorum required to conduct its affairs.
Alleged Breach of Governance Rules
According to the court filings, the continued occupation of office by the six officials constitutes a violation of PRSK’s constitution and undermines the integrity of the Society’s governance framework.
“As matters stand, the Council lacks the requisite quorum and cannot lawfully execute its mandate,” Awino states in the petition. He further accuses the officials of failing to uphold standards of good governance, professionalism, integrity, and transparency, arguing that court intervention is necessary to enforce compliance with the Society’s own rules.
Warning of Leadership Crisis
The petitioner has warned that failure by the court to act swiftly could plunge the professional body into a full-blown governance crisis. He points out that the remaining three council members—the President, Treasurer, and Assistant Secretary—are themselves set to complete their terms in June 2026.
“It is alarming that six of the nine council members continue to hold office despite their terms having expired over six months ago,” the petition notes. “Urgent determination of this matter is critical to avert a leadership vacuum when the remaining members exit office in June.”
The case has brought renewed focus on issues of accountability, constitutional adherence, and leadership transition within one of Kenya’s most influential professional associations.
