EAST AFRICAN QUALITY ASSURANCE NETWORK (EAQAN)13th Annual Conference)
EAQAN held its 13th Annual East African Higher Education Quality Forum between 9th to 13th September 2024 at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. The theme of the conference was: Advancing Quality of Higher Education through International Cooperation and Networking, Harmonization and Integration. Quality assurance in higher education in Africa and globally has undergone significant transformations […]
University of Kigali Wins German Design Award 2025 and Achieves Finalist Status at Italy’s The Plan Awards for Outstanding International Design Quality
University of Kigali is thrilled to announce that the design for its new campus, developed by the award-winning architectural firm Wall Corporation, has earned significant international recognition. The campus project won the German Design Award 2025 in the Excellent Architecture category and in addition, has been selected as a Finalist among over 1,200 entries in […]
University of Kigali appoints Professor George Kimathi as Vice Chancellor
The Governing Body of the University of Kigali (UoK) has appointed Professor George Kimathi, a distinguished academician and researcher with a notable career spanning over two decades in higher education, as the Vice-Chancellor, effective 30th September 2024. Professor George Kimathi holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics from the University of Nairobi, Masters of […]
University of Kigali appoints Professor Margaret Oloko as Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics (DVCA)
The Governing Body of the University of Kigali (UoK) has appointed Professor Margaret Oloko as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academics (DVCA), effective 1st October 2024. Professor Margaret Oloko is an Associate Professor of Business Administration, an accomplished scholar, with a career in teaching and research spanning almost twenty years. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy […]
University of Kigali Appoints Dr. Samuel Sindayigaya as Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academics (ADVCA)
The Governing Body of the University of Kigali (UoK) has appointed Dr. Samuel Sindayigaya as an Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academics (ADVCA), effective 30th September 2024. Dr. Samuel Sindayigaya holds a Doctorate in Statistics with specialization in stochastic population processes, a Master’s degree in mathematical statistics from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology […]
University of Kigali Staff Attend Virtual Learning Guidelines Workshop
The Director of Quality Assurance, Dr. Elizabeth Owino and Mr. Jean Paul Nizeyimana of School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT) attended a workshop on ‘GUIDELINES AND ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING WITHIN RWANDA HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTION AT MUSANZE, between 27TH to 30TH AUGUST 2024. attended by over 70 Quality assurance Directors and Virtual Learning Champions from Higher […]
AfricaLive Interview with Prof. Felix Maringe, Acting Vice-Chancellor(DVC-IDRI), and CPA Dorcas Kamau, Director of International Affairs and Partnership, University of Kigali, Rwanda.
“We need to democratise the idea and thinking around innovation to create more space for thinking by more people. This involves adopting ideas that have not been done in our own spaces but have the potential to distribute value to the people.” – Prof. Felix Maringe Key Points: In the context of Rwanda’s rapidly growing […]
University of Kigali Directorate of Research and Innovation Embarks on a Green Initiative with Smart Irrigation Systems to Support Sustainable Agriculture in Rwanda
The University of Kigali (UoK) Directorate of Research and Innovation has announced an innovative project aimed at developing and implementing smart irrigation systems across Rwanda, marking a significant step towards becoming a green university. This groundbreaking project, spearheaded by UoK researchers, is set to revolutionize the country’s agricultural landscape by enhancing water management, increasing crop […]
University of Kigali International Students Visit National Museum in Butare, Huye District
August 2, 2024, marked a significant day for University of Kigali’s international students as they embarked on an enlightening trip to the National Museum in Butare, Huye District. The students, accompanied by key university officials—Dean of Students Ms. Virginie Mukasonga, Head of International Students Mrs. Africa Ladouce, Marketing Manager Mr. Jean Pierre Kayiranga, and Sports […]
Student Exchange: Your Gateway to Global Learning, Explore New Cultures!
In January 2024, the University of Kigali warmly welcomed three students from Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW), Germany, as they embarked on their exchange program. The students—Ms. Lilli Johanna, Mr. Elias, and Ms. Angela—began their journey by going through the registration process at the School of Business Management and Economics. They enrolled in several modules […]
