The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Kibwage, has appointed Prof. Charles M’Erimba as the new Director of the Directorate of Postgraduate Studies, effective 27th January 2025.
Prof. M’Erimba previously served as the Director of Linkages and Collaborations, where he played a pivotal role in fostering partnerships and collaborations.
His tenure as Coordinator of the Njoro River Rehabilitation Project led to the successful restoration of 25 acres of forest at the river’s source in Entiyani, Narok, and the reclamation of key sections near Egerton Main Campus. These efforts culminated in the official handover of the rehabilitated sites to the Narok and Nakuru County Governments on 23rd February 2024.
Additionally, Prof. M’Erimba has served as the Director of Institutional Advancement, now known as the Directorate of Marketing and Resource Mobilization, where he spearheaded initiatives that strengthened the University’s visibility and funding opportunities.
An expert in Aquatic Sciences, he has contributed extensively to research and scholarship in his field. More details on his academic achievements can be found in his profile: Prof. M’Erimba’s Profile.
As the Director of Graduate School, Prof. M’Erimba will be responsible for harmonizing postgraduate curricula and regulations, ensuring that academic programmes maintain consistency and high standards across various faculties and institutes.
He will oversee postgraduate admissions, working closely with faculties, schools, and institutes to ensure a streamlined and merit-based selection process. Additionally, he will focus on quality assurance, enforcing academic standards for postgraduate programmes to enhance excellence.
His role will also encompass administering postgraduate scholarships and research grants, ensuring deserving students and researchers receive adequate financial support. Furthermore, he will facilitate the publication of a prospectus and bibliographic records to keep faculties and institutions informed about postgraduate studies.
To support research endeavors, he will maintain a comprehensive database of ongoing and published postgraduate research within the university, ensuring accessibility and continuity in scholarly work.
The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the University community, extends his warmest congratulations to Prof. M’Erimba on this well-deserved appointment and wishes him success in his new role.
