University Council

She holds a Master of Science Degree in Development Finance from Reading University, United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Business Administration from the University of Nairobi. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate Degree in Development Studies. She is a financial sector expert with over 20 years’ experience. Ms. Ndwiga was awarded the head of state commendation (HSC) by the President of the Republic of Kenya in recognition of her outstanding contribution in financing of SMEs through her work in the Finance industry and public sector board roles. She is currently serving as a General Manager, Corporate and Public sector banking, Equity Group. She is a member of the Endowment Fund Board of Trustees, University of Embu. Ms. Ndwiga previously served in the Embu University College Council and the 2nd University of Embu Council.

Representing the Principal Secretary, State Department for Higher Education & Research, Mr. Ndung’u holds a Masters degree in Education Planning, Kenyatta University and a Bachelor of Education degree from Moi University. He has a wealth of experience in Education Management. Mr. Ndung’u is currently serving as the Deputy Director in the Ministry of Education.

Representing the Cabinet Secretary, The National Treasury and Economic Planning, Mr. Kiiru holds a Master of Arts degree in Economics from Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Nairobi. He has a wealth of experience in public policies, economic planning, budgeting and public financial management. He is currently serving as the Director of Planning Budget and Head of Budget Policy at The National Treasury.

He holds a Masters of Laws from University of London, a Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi and a Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law. Mr. Onyancha is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and has over 40 years’ experience in arbitration, litigation and conveyancing. He is currently a managing partner at Onyancha Bw’omote & Company Advocates.

He holds a Masters degree in Educational Administration, Planning and Curriculum Development from Kenyatta University, a Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree from Egerton University (Laikipia Campus) and a Diploma in Education from Kisii Teachers College. Mr. Abdi has over 30 years’ experience in Education Administration, Planning, Curriculum Development, Implementation, Monitoring and Review. He has been Secondary School Principal in Garissa, Northern Eastern Kenya for over ten years and later Teacher Education Specialist. Mr. Abdi has a working experience with Humanitarian Development agencies such as the Academy for Educational Development (AED), Fhi360, Save the Children International and World University Service of Canada (WUSC). He is a trained certified professional mediator as established by Mediation Training Institute International, USA.

He holds a Doctorate degree in Agroforestry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA, Master of Science degree in Crop Science/Horticulture, University of Nairobi, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry from Moi University. Prof. Mugendi has a wealth of experience in University Management. He is also a prolific researcher and has been recognized and ranked position 12 Best Researcher in Kenya and Position 628 in Africa in the 2023 World Scientist and University Rankings. Prof. Mugendi was honoured with a prestigious State Award in the rank of the Elder of the Order of Burning Spear (EBS) by the President of the Republic of Kenya in recognition of his outstanding contribution in the education sector. He is the Vice-Chancellor, University of Embu and the Secretary to the University Council.