Prof Mwenda Ntarangwi Becomes First Kenyan To Head Usiu As Vc

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Transformed CUE

Since 2022, he served as the Deputy Principal-Academics, Research and Student Affairs at NIRUC, a constituent college of the National Defence University Kenya.

Prof Ntarangwi is particularly drawn to USIU-Africas mission to prepare the next generation of effective, engaged, and ethical leaders for the fast-changing African and global contexts. He brings a wealth of experience in international scholarly writing, demonstrated by publications, teaching and research. He has published 9 books, 24 journal articles, 18 book chapters, 6 encyclopedia entries, among others as well as organised and facilitated 20 conferences and workshops around the world, said Kris Senanu, the chair of the university council.

Prof Ntarangwi successfully transformed CUE from a policing body into an institution focusing on progressive partnership with universities, with clearly understood quality assurance standards.His experience in carrying out accreditation of universities and programs will be critical in supporting USIU-Africas dual accreditation thereby raising the quality of education at USIU-Africa, reads the circular.

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