Prof Olive Mugenda

Prof. Olive Mugenda is a renowned Kenyan academic, administrator, and leader known for her transformative impact in higher education and public service. She served as the first female Vice-Chancellor of Kenyatta University (2006–2016), spearheading infrastructure growth, increased student enrollment, and healthcare initiatives like the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital (KUTRRH).

Educational Background:

Ph.D. in Family Studies (Iowa State University, 1988).

MBA (Eastern and Southern African Management Institute).

Bachelor’s in education (University of Nairobi).

Prof. Mugenda is celebrated for her leadership in education, healthcare, and public service, leaving an indelible mark on Kenya’s development.