Strathmore University is a fully fledged university with a Vice Chancellor, three Deputy Vice Chancellors, the University Secretary, a number of senior management staff, the University Council, the Management Board, the Academic Council, and various committees.
Strathmore Educational Trust [SERT]
Registered Trustees
Mr Matthew Njogu | Member |
Mr Andrew Olea | Member |
Mr Fernando Aizpun | Member |
Mr Maurice D’Souza | Member |
Mr Charles Kanjama | Administrator |
Chancellor
Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz Braña
Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz Braña is the Chancellor of Strathmore University as prescribed by Section 10 of the Strathmore University Charter. He was born in Paris in 1944 and studied Physical Sciences at the University of Barcelona. He graduated in Theology from the Pontifical Lateran University in 1969 and obtained his PhD from the University of Navarra in 1971. That same year he was ordained a priest.
He is the author of numerous philosophical and theological works such as The Mystery of Jesus Christ (Theology Textbooks, 1998) and God as Father: In the Message of Blessed Josemaria Escriva (1998) among others. He has also been a consultant to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith since 1986 and a member of the Pontifical Roman Theological Academy since 1989.
Legal Status
On April 23rd 2008, His Excellency Mwai Kibaki, President of the Republic of Kenya granted a Charter to Strathmore University. The Charter provides for the establishment, control, governance, and administration of the university and for connected purposes, in the manner prescribed by the Universities Act (Chapter 210b, Laws of Kenya).
Strathmore University is sponsored by Strathmore Educational Registered Trustees (SERT), a non-profit body corporate with perpetual succession, established under the Trustee (Perpetual Succession) Act (Chapter 164 of the Revised Laws of Kenya 1962 edition).
Legal Instruments
- Trust Deed
- Strathmore University Charter
University Council
The University Council is a body established by the Trustees to govern the University and assist in promoting its foundational and educational aims. The membership of the University Council is prescribed and legally established by Article 13 of Part III of the Strathmore University Charter (Legal Notice No. 86 of the 23rd June 2008).
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Bernadette Musundi Chairperson |
Dr. Vincent Ogutu Secretary |
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Dr. Elizabeth Gachenga Ex-officio Member |
Mr. Fernando Aizpun Member |
Prof. Izael Pereira Da Silva Ex-officio Member |
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Dr. Susan Kibue Member |
Prof. Timothy Waema Member |
Mr. David Owino Member |
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Mr. Anthony Kahindi Ex-Officio Member |
Christine Ochieng Member |
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Dr. Edward Mungai Ex-Officio Member |
Ms. Margaret Osure Member |
Administration
Management Board | |
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Office | Name |
Vice Chancellor | Dr. Vincent Ogutu |
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic& Students Affairs) | Dr. Elizabeth Gachenga |
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) | Prof. Izael Da Silva |
Deputy Vice-Chancellor(Planning and Development) | Dr. Edward Mungai |
University Secretary | Mr. Anthony Kahindi |
Executive Director, Administration Services | Ms. Dorina Telaide |
Director, University Relations & Communications Office | Mrs. Betty Ngala |
Executive Director, Finance | Mr. Vincent Ndoloka |
Deans and Directors | |
Dean, Strathmore Business School | Dr. Caesar Mwangi |
Dean, School of Computing and Engineering Sciences | Dr. Julius Butime |
Dean, Strathmore Institute of Mathematical Sciences | Dr. Godfrey Machono Madigu |
Dean, Strathmore Law School | Dr. Peter Kwenjera |
Dean, School of Humanities & Social Sciences | Dr. Magdalene Dimba |
Director, Office of Graduate Studies | Dr. Bernard Shibwabo |
Dean of Students | Mr. Paul Ochieng |
Ag. Director, Advancement & External Relations | Mr. Eric Saulo |
Principal, Strathmore Institute of Management and Technology | Ms. Angelica Kiboro |
Executive Director, People and Culture | Mrs. Anna Makomu-Njuguna |
Dean, School Tourism and Hospitality (STH) | Dr. David Chiawo |
Director, Admissions Services | Mr. Marcos Migeri |
Director, Institute of Public Policy and Governance | Associate Prof. Robert Mudida |
Director, Information & Communication Technology Department | Mr. Stephen Momanyi |
Director, University Health Services | Dr. Grace Kamengere – Wachira |
Director, Strategy & Quality Assurances | Mrs. Jackline Chibai |
Director, Internal Audit & Compliances | Mr. Kizito Nasumba |
Director, Security Services | Brg. (rtd) Joseph Mweu |
Executive Director, Strathmore University Foundation | Mr. James Kimeu |
University Librarian | Mr. Bernard Shiundu |