Office Of the Vice Chancellor

The Office of the Vice Chancellor (OVC) oversees academic leadership, strategic initiatives, and the overall administration of the institution, ensuring its mission and vision are effectively implemented.

THE VICE-CHANCELLOR

Prof. Victoria Wambui Ngumi was appointed by His Excellency the President, Uhuru Kenyatta, in August 2018, as the Vice Chancellor. Until her appointment, Prof. Ngumi was serving as the Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Administration, a position she had held since October 2014. In 2005, she was appointed the founding Principal of JKUAT Karen Campus, having served as the founding Director of the Alternative Degree Programmes.
Prof. Victoria Wambui Ngumi, the Administrative head and Chief Executive Officer

VICE-CHANCELLOR’S REFORM AGENDA

A transformative three-pronged reform agenda set to evolve the University into a dynamic, impactful, and sustainable institution.

Management

Investing our energies and resources towards setting up a comprehensive and integrated data management system. This will entail reengineering our business processes and enhancing and embedding the use of technology.

Governance

Refocusing our human, financial and institutional resources to the core mandate of the University as well as eliminating redundant and overlapping systems, processes, structures, and reporting centers.

Curricula

Reviewing the courses offered at the University of Nairobi with a view to assess the overall cost of implementation of each program and the level they respond to market, industry, societal, and government needs.

DIVISION’S UNDER THE VC’S OFFICE

The divisions play a pivotal role in supporting the university’s strategic initiatives, overseeing key projects, and ensuring effective governance across various departments.

DiPCA

The Directorate of Performance Contracting and Appraisal (DiPCA) was formed to oversee the process of Performance Contracting in the University.
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DIPPUIL

In accordance to the research mission of the university, JKUAT seeks dissemination of such inventions and intellectual property.
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CCO

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Legal Office

The Directorate of Performance Contracting and Appraisal (DiPCA) was formed to oversee the process of Performance Contracting in the University.
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Security Department

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Gender and Disability Mainstreaming

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Grant Management

The Directorate of Performance Contracting and Appraisal (DiPCA) was formed to oversee the process of Performance Contracting in the University.
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Council | UMB Secretariat

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ICT Directorate

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