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Open University of Kenya appoints Elijah Omwenga as vice chancellor
Open University of Kenya newly appointed Vice Chancellor Professor Elijah Omwenga speaks during the university’s first graduation ceremony at the Konza Technocity in Makueni County on November 29, 2024.
Prof Elijah Omwenga has been appointed the substantive vice chancellor of the Open University of Kenya (OUK), ending his one-and-a-half-year service in an acting capacity.
The university council chairperson, Prof Ezra Maritim, communicated the appointment in a notice to staff and students, noting it takes effect on April 17, 2025. Prof Omwenga has been acting VC at the institution since it opened and was awarded a charter in August 2023.
“Prof Omwenga’s leadership shall drive OUK’s growth, ensure sustained stability, and reinforce its commitment to achieving strategic objectives,” said Prof Maritim.
It charges between Sh10,400 and Sh10,900 per module, depending on the course. Its academic programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional development levels are designed to provide flexible, accessible and affordable education through a fully digital learning model.
Prof Omwenga, whose background is in computer science, has extensive experience in academia and leadership.
Before joining the OUK, he served as deputy vice chancellor for academic and student affairs at the University of Kabianga.
“These position him well in advancing the university’s virtual education mandate and contribute to national development goals,” he said.
The first virtual university in Kenya offers low-cost alternative to traditional higher education for Kenyan students.
Undergraduate programmes at the OUK include Bachelor of Data Science, Bachelor of Economics and Statistics, Bachelor of Science in Business and Entrepreneurship, Bachelor of Data Science, Bachelor of Technology Education as well as Bachelor of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics.
Its postgraduate programmes include Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence, Master of Learning Design and Technology among others.
