MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
The Responsibilities:
1. Employs Staff and recommends the appointment of the Vice-chancellor
2. Manages University according to the Statutes
3. Approves and publishes the Statutes
4. Approves University Policies
5. Approves University Budget
6. Plays an oversight role on the University assets.
7. Performs any other responsibilities set out in the Universities Act 2012 and the Charter.
CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL
Dr. Christopher Gatama Gakahu was the Chairman of Council at Garissa University, until June, 2022, before he was appointed as Chairman of Council- Machakos University on 9th July 2022 by H.E Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, the fourth President of the Republic of Kenya.
Dr. Christopher Gatama Gakahu holds a BSc (Hons) and PhD in Zoology (Biology of Conservation) from University of Nairobi. He undertook post-doctoral research at the Aberdeen University in UK, and at Griffith University in Brisbane Australia and at San Diego State University-California. He is a GEF (Global Environment Facility) and EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) trainer and practitioner, expert and a certified in PRINCE2 (Projects in Controlled Environments). Dr. Gakahu a re-known academician of ten years standing at University of Nairobi as well as at Moi University. He has published widely and also edited several books.
MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
Dr. Joyce Wanjiru Ngure is a Member of Council and PS representative, State Department for University Education and Research. She is the Assistant Director Research in the Ministry of Education in the Directorate of Research Science and Technology. She has a wealth of experience in areas of research and project coordination and management.
Mr. Peter Njoroge is a Member of Council and CS representative, Ministry of National Treasury and Planning. He is a holder of Masters of Business Administration degree. He is a Director at the National Treasury and Planning and has over 10 years’ experience in Policy Formulation.
Dr. Stellah Onyiego is a highly experienced academician and administrator within the education sector in Kenya, boasting over two decades of teaching and administrative roles in higher institutions of learning. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Studies from Moi University, Eldoret, along with a Master of Philosophy in Communication Studies and a Bachelor of Arts from the same institution. Additionally, she obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from Kenyatta University.
CPA Felix is a full member of Kenya institute of management (MKIM), Africa tax and Research Network (ATRN) scientific committee and the institute of certified public accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing with 23 years post qualifying experience in accountancy and financial management.
CS. Dr. Mercy Kanyara is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Commissioner For Oaths. She is also a Professional Certified Mediator (CPM) -MTI, a Certified Public Secretary (CS)( – ICPSK, a Humanitarian Chaplain, a Pastor and an Entrepreneur in real estate and hotel industry. She is a practicing advocate with M. N. Kanyara & Company Advocates. She is also a motivational speaker, Counsellor, Women Leader and a lecturer.
Mr. Hamadi Musa Garashi is a highly experienced Scientific Management expert who has over 30 years’ experience in the education sector where he uses application of scientific models in Governance. He has an MBA in (Management Science) from the University of Nairobi, B. Ed degree from Egerton Univeresity. He has held roles as a lecturer in a number of tertiary institutions including Murang’a College of Technology, Kenya Institute of Management, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), Taita Taveta University and at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. He has also served as the Chair of Kwale County Hospital.
Professor Joyce J. Agalo was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Machakos University in July 2023. She is a distinguished Professor of Education and an accomplished Instructional Designer, bringing over 25 years of experience in academia, research, and the supervision of both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Prof. Agalo holds a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from Kenyatta University, a Master of Librarianship in Media Technology from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth (UK), and a Ph.D. in Educational Communication and Technology from Moi University, with part of her doctoral research conducted at FerUniversitat, Hagen, Germany.