Presbyterian University of East Africa
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| Motto | finding new paths |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2007 |
Academic staff | 60 |
| Students | 1650 |
| Undergraduates | 550 |
| Postgraduates | 10 |
| Location | , |
| Colors | Blue, Red and Green |
| Affiliations | Commission of Higher Education |
| Website | puea.ac.ke |
The Presbyterian University of East Africa (PUEA) is an institution of higher education in Kenya registered with the Ministry of Higher Education and the Commission for Higher Education (CHE). [citation needed]
Though set at the Kikuyu Main Campus and at the St. Andrew’s Church Teaching Site, PUEA has remote sites across thirteen campuses, including five hospitals. It has six hundred and fifty students (650); and a further twenty seven thousand (27,000) in the Theology Education by Extension (TEE) program throughout the country.
PUEA offers Certificate, Diploma, and Degree programmes in Computer Science; Theology; Business Administration; Education; Health Sciences; Hotel and Tourism; and Communication. It also offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA) postgraduate degree.
Academic Leadership
The Vice Chancellor
Professor Paul Mungai Mbugua is a Founder Member of PUEA, which he joined in July 2009. He is the Vice Chancellor of the University. He holds: Ph.D. (Nairobi); and B. Pharmacy (Nairobi). He has supervised and examined several postgraduate theses; and is well published. He was: Fulbright Scholar (Texas); Visiting Scientist at Strathclyde and Uppsala; Senior Lecturer, University of Nairobi; the Pharmacist, KNH Nakuru; and Production Manager, Sterling.
Deputy Vice Chancellor
The Deputy Vice Chancellor is Prof Charity Gichuki. Appointed in December 2012. She previously was the Research Director, and acting Director of Academic Affairs.
School of Health Sciences
Professor Paul Mungai Mbugua is a Founder Member of PUEA, which he joined in July 2009. He is the Vice Chancellor of the University. He holds: Ph.D. (Nairobi); and B. Pharmacy (Nairobi). He has supervised and examined several postgraduate theses; and is well published. He was: Fulbright Scholar (Texas); Visiting Scientist at Strathclyde and Uppsala; Senior Lecturer, University of Nairobi; the Pharmacist, KNH Nakuru; and Production Manager, Sterling.
School of Theology
Prof. Kirika is a Founder Member of PUEA, Ph.D (Aberdeen); Th.M. (Princeton); C.P.E. (Texas); M.Div. (Princeton) BA. (Hayward State) AA. (Contra Costa). Professor Kirika has been a DVC at PUEA, a Senior Lecturer at Kenyatta University and a Tutorial Fellow at Hayward. He was also an Examiner with Kenya National Examination Council, a Bible translator, a PCEA Moderator, and an Adjunct Professor for Field Education, of Princeton Theological Seminary, U.S.A.
School of Education and External Studies
School of Journalism and Communication
Susan Kung'u is acting Head of the School since August 2012.
School of Business Administration
Phanice Ambutsi was appointed in mid-2012 to lead the School.
School of Hotel and Tourism
Mr Gilbert Macharia is acting Head of School.
=='Students Council 2013-2014 President- Oliver Maganga (Education) Vice President- Tabitha Kahengeri (Busisness) Secretary General- Tabitha Nyambura (Business) Deputy S. G- Maurine Wasonga (Communication) Finance Director- Patrick Kamau (Business) Academic Director- Peter Mutahi (Theology) Accommodation & Catering- Abraham Akama (Clinical Med.) Sports Director- Aaron Sailepu (Business) Health & Sanitation- Benson Muigai (Clinical Med.) Entertainment Director- Felix Mwangi (Computer Science) Non-Residence & Security- Zachary Kiongo (Business) Worship Department Director- Zephaniah Maina Town Campus Representative- Ronald Ameyo