Prof. Olive M. Mugenda

Prof. Mugenda is a seasoned academic researcher and administrator with specialization in Women/Girl's Education, Research Methods & Statistics, Leadership and Governance. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Iowa State University, USA. Master of Business Administration, Eastern and Southern Africa Management Institute, (ESAMI), Arusha, Tanzania. Master of Science (M.Sc.), Iowa State University, USA and Bachelor of Education (First Class Honours), University of Nairobi.

She is the former Chairperson – Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital; Chancellor, KCA University (November 2019) among others. She was the Vice-Chancellor, Kenyatta University for 10 years – between March 20th, 2006 to March 20th, 2016. During her tenure, the University grew in both stature and financial strength.