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About KVUC

University College Council

Providing strategic leadership, governance and oversight in support of the vision, mission and long-term development of The Kerio Valley University College.

Institutional Governance

Leadership through effective governance

The University College Council is a key governance organ of The Kerio Valley University College. It provides strategic direction and institutional oversight while supporting the College in achieving its academic, administrative, research and community-development objectives.

Through responsible governance, the Council helps safeguard the University's institutional values, resources, accountability and commitment to quality education, research, innovation and societal transformation.

The Council works with the University's leadership and relevant stakeholders to promote sustainable institutional development and an environment that supports teaching, learning, research and innovation.

KVUC Governance

Spring of Knowledge and Innovation

Governance at KVUC is guided by institutional purpose, accountability, professionalism, integrity, inclusiveness and commitment to sustainable development.

Council Mandate

Strategic institutional oversight

The Council provides governance and strategic oversight intended to strengthen the College's academic excellence, institutional sustainability and service to society.

Institutional Governance

Supporting sound governance structures and responsible institutional decision-making.

Strategic Direction

Providing strategic direction that supports KVUC's institutional vision, mission and objectives.

Accountability

Promoting accountability, transparency and responsible stewardship of institutional resources.

Stakeholder Engagement

Strengthening relationships between KVUC, its stakeholders and the wider community.

Institutional Growth

Supporting sustainable growth in academic, research, infrastructure and institutional capacity.

Sustainable Development

Advancing institutional sustainability and the University's contribution to socio-economic transformation.

Members of the University College Council

Meet the members responsible for governance, strategic oversight and institutional leadership.

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Chairperson of Council

Leads the University College Council and presides over its meetings.

Ministry Representatives

Alternate members representing Government ministries on the Council.

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Council Member

Alternate to Principal Secretary, State Department of Higher Education and Research, Ministry of Education

Council Members

Members appointed to provide governance and strategic oversight.

Vice-Chancellor, University of Eldoret

KVUC is a constituent college of the University of Eldoret, whose Vice-Chancellor is an ex officio member of the Council.

Prof. Thomas Kimeli Cheruiyot, Ph.D.

Vice-Chancellor

Office of the Vice-Chancellor(university of eldoret)/Vice-Chancellor, Ex-officio Member and Secretary to Council

Prof. Cheruiyot who takes over the reign from Prof. Wilson K. Ng’etich who has been acting as the Vice-Chancellor from 9...

Principal

Heads the University College and sits on the Council.

Prof. Paul K. Tarus

Ag. Principal

Secretary to Council

Prof. Paul K. Tarus is the Principal of The Kerio Valley University College (KVUC), where he provides strategic and acad...

Our Governance

Guided by KVUC's institutional values

The University's governance culture is founded on values that support responsible leadership, quality service, innovation and sustainable institutional development.

✓ Customer focus
✓ Professionalism
✓ Innovation
✓ Integrity
✓ Inclusiveness
✓ Accountability

The Kerio Valley University College

Spring of Knowledge and Innovation

Explore KVUC's academic programmes, institutional services, research opportunities and university community.