Prof. Wangari Mwai
It is with great pleasure that we welcome the appointment of Prof. Wangari Mwai as the new Vice Chancellor of our esteemed institution. After a rigorous and competitive recruitment process, Prof. Mwai stood out as the best candidate to lead our university to new heights.
With over 30 years of invaluable academic and administrative experience, Prof. Mwai brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our institution. Her track record of exceptional leadership skills, a deep commitment to academic excellence, and a strong understanding of the challenges facing higher education today make her the perfect fit for our community.
As Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mwai will work closely with our Faculty, staff, and students to ensure that our university remains at the forefront of research, scholarship, education, and community outreach. She will lead strategic planning efforts, enhance academic programs, foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, and produce holistic trained graduates for the service of God and humanity.
Prof. Mwai is a renowned scholar locally, regionally, and globally, with a Ph.D. in Literature (Swahili Women’s poetry), a Master of Arts in Literature (Kiswahili poetry), a Bachelor of Education degree (Literature and Kiswahili), and an Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA Business and Leadership), all from renowned universities in Kenya. She has supervised and mentored many, and served as Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Administration at Kenyatta University and the Director of Training, Research, and Innovation at the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital (KUTRRH).
Prof. Mwai is not only an accomplished scholar and academic leader, but also a tried and tested community leader. She leads teams in community engagement projects, ensuring community capacity building and empowerment towards meaningful participation.
We are excited to welcome Prof. Mwai to our university community and look forward to working closely with her to achieve our mission of producing well-rounded graduates for the service of God and humanity.
Let us all join hands in congratulating and welcoming Prof. Mwai as the new Vice Chancellor of the Presbyterian University of East Africa (PUEA)