Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Office

Prof. Waceke Wanjohi
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)

As per the Charter and Statutes of Kenyatta University, the duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) are:

Academic Leadership: Providing strategic leadership and direction in academic matters to advance the university’s mission and objectives.
Curriculum Development and Review: Overseeing the development, review, and enhancement of academic programs, courses, and curricula to ensure relevance, quality, and alignment with national and international standards.
Quality Assurance: Implementing mechanisms for quality assurance and enhancement in teaching, learning, and assessment processes across the university.
Academic Policies and Regulations: Formulating, reviewing, and implementing academic policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure compliance with accreditation standards, government regulations, and best practices in higher education.
Research and Innovation: Promoting a culture of research, scholarship, and innovation among faculty and students, and facilitating opportunities for research funding, collaboration, and dissemination.
Faculty Development: Supporting the professional development and career advancement of faculty members through mentoring, training, and recognition programs.
Student Affairs: Collaborating with the Registrar (Academic) and other stakeholders to enhance student academic support services, including advising, counseling, and academic enrichment programs.
Examinations and Assessment: Overseeing the planning, administration, and integrity of examinations and assessments, including the implementation of policies and procedures to prevent academic misconduct.
Academic Partnerships: Establishing and nurturing partnerships with other academic institutions, industry, government agencies, and international organizations to promote academic excellence, research collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
Strategic Planning: Contributing to the development and implementation of strategic plans, goals, and objectives related to academic affairs and institutional advancement.
Budgetary Oversight: Participating in budget planning and allocation processes to ensure adequate resources for academic programs, research activities, and faculty development initiatives.
Interdepartmental Collaboration: Collaborating with other Deputy Vice-Chancellors, college deans, department heads, and administrative units to facilitate interdisciplinary research, teaching, and service initiatives.
Representation and Advocacy: Representing the university in academic forums, professional associations, and government bodies, and advocating for policies and resources to support academic excellence and innovation.

Contact Address:

Office of The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
Kenyatta University
P.O. Box 43844 , 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
E-mail:dvc-acad@ku.ac.ke
Tel: 020-870-3055

Prof. Benard Muthiani Kivunge
Registrar (Academics)

As per the Charter and Statutes of Kenyatta University, the duties and responsibilities of the Registrar (Academic) are:

Academic Administration: Overseeing the academic administrative functions of the university, including registration, admissions, examination scheduling, and academic records management.
Curriculum Development: Collaborating with academic departments and faculty to develop and review academic programs, courses, and curricula in line with accreditation standards and educational best practices.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with university policies, as well as local and national regulations governing academic affairs, including adherence to academic quality standards and accreditation requirements.
Student Affairs: Managing student academic services, such as academic advising, course registration, graduation requirements, and academic appeals processes.
Examinations Management: Coordinating the planning and administration of examinations, including scheduling, invigilation, grading, and the publication of results.
Faculty Support: Providing support and guidance to faculty members on academic policies, procedures, and regulations, as well as facilitating professional development opportunities related to teaching and assessment.
Records Management: Maintaining accurate and confidential academic records for students, faculty, and staff, and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
Quality Assurance: Monitoring and evaluating the quality of academic programs and services through assessment, feedback mechanisms, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Research Support: Collaborating with academic departments to support research activities, including funding opportunities, ethics review processes, and research dissemination.
Strategic Planning: Contributing to the development and implementation of strategic plans and initiatives to enhance the academic mission and reputation of the university.
Interdepartmental Coordination: Facilitating communication and collaboration between academic departments, administrative units, and external stakeholders to support the university’s academic mission and objectives.
Professional Development: Engaging in ongoing professional development activities to stay abreast of developments in higher education administration, academic trends, and regulatory changes.

Contact Address:

Office of The Registrar (Academic)
Kenyatta University
P.O. Box 43844 , 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
E-mail:registrar-acad@ku.ac.ke
Tel: 020-870-3061