UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP
Prof. Paul K. Tarus
Ag. Principal
Leadership Profile
Prof. Paul K. Tarus
Prof. Paul K. Tarus is the Principal of The Kerio Valley University College (KVUC), where he provides strategic and academic leadership for Kenya's newest university college. He brings to this role decades of experience in university administration, teaching and research.
Prof. Tarus holds a Doctorate Degree in Natural Product Chemistry, a Master of Science in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Physics, all from Kenyatta University. He completed his Post-Doctoral Studies at the University of Natal, Durban, South Africa.
Prior to his appointment as Principal of KVUC, Prof. Tarus served as the Registrar Academics at the University of Eldoret (UOE), the institution mentoring KVUC through its formative years. In that role, he was responsible for academic planning, curriculum development, quality assurance, examinations and the overall coordination of academic programmes across the university.
As Principal of KVUC, Prof. Tarus is leading the institution through its foundational phase — including the rollout of its pioneer academic programmes, the establishment of new campuses across Elgeyo Marakwet County and the development of a distinctive academic culture centred on community transformation, research and student-driven innovation.
He remains a strong advocate for mentorship, applied research and regional development, encouraging students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges in areas such as sustainable agriculture, regional commerce and community development.
Office of the Principal
The Kerio Valley University College
P.O. Box 1125-30100
Eldoret, Kenya
Email: principal@kvuc.ac.ke
Prof. Tarus holds a Doctorate Degree in Natural Product Chemistry, a Master of Science in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Physics, all from Kenyatta University. He completed his Post-Doctoral Studies at the University of Natal, Durban, South Africa.
Prior to his appointment as Principal of KVUC, Prof. Tarus served as the Registrar Academics at the University of Eldoret (UOE), the institution mentoring KVUC through its formative years. In that role, he was responsible for academic planning, curriculum development, quality assurance, examinations and the overall coordination of academic programmes across the university.
As Principal of KVUC, Prof. Tarus is leading the institution through its foundational phase — including the rollout of its pioneer academic programmes, the establishment of new campuses across Elgeyo Marakwet County and the development of a distinctive academic culture centred on community transformation, research and student-driven innovation.
He remains a strong advocate for mentorship, applied research and regional development, encouraging students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges in areas such as sustainable agriculture, regional commerce and community development.
Office of the Principal
The Kerio Valley University College
P.O. Box 1125-30100
Eldoret, Kenya
Email: principal@kvuc.ac.ke
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