Senate of Rongo University

The Senate plays a pivotal role in overseeing various aspects of academic life within the university. It holds authority over admissions, research, instruction, examinations, and the conferral of academic credentials such as degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, the Senate comprises key stakeholders, including Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Deans, Directors, Heads of Academic and Administrative Departments, representatives from Schools, Unions, and Students Associations.

Current Members

Prof. Samuel Gudu

Vice Chancellor/ Chair of senate

Prof. Michael Ntabo

Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic & Student Affairs

Prof. Daniel Tarus

Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Finance & Planning

Dr. Jane Kembo

Registrar, Administration & Planning

Prof. Joseph Aguyoh

Registrar, Academic Affairs

Dr. Edward Anino

Director, Postgraduate Studies

Prof. Wilson Otengah

Director, Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL)

Dr. Kisero Tunai

Director, Quality Assurance and ISO

Dr. Elizabeth Khalili

Dean, School of Education

Dean, School of Arts, Social Sciences and Business

Prof. Jonathan Mulwa

Dean, School of Arts, Social Sciences and Business

Dr. Francis Olal

Dean, School of Science, Agriculture and Environmental Studies

Dr. Lamek Rono

Dean, School of Information, Communication and Media Studies

Dr. Nick Waswa

HOD, Department of Curriculum Instruction & Media

Dr. Alfred Otara

HOD, Department of Education, Foundation & Management

Dr. Lazaruz Okelo

HOD, Department of Educational Psychology & Science

Mr. Daphen Ojala

HOD, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

Dr. Janet Wagude

HOD, Department of Business, Tourism and Hospitality

Dr. Carren Nyandiba

HOD, Department of Languages, Linguistics and Literature