Prof Peter N. Mwita
Ag. Vice Chancellor, Kaimosi Friends university.
[BSc Hons, MAppStats, Ph.D.],
Email: pmwita@kafu.ac.ke
About Professor Prof. Mwita: Professor Peter N. Mwita is an esteemed academic leader with a distinguished career spanning over 29 years in academia and research. Currently serving as the Acting Vice Chancellor of Kaimosi Friends University, Professor Prof. Mwita brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the institution's leadership.
Professional Background: Prior to assuming the role of Acting Vice Chancellor at Kaimosi Friends University, Professor Prof. Mwita served as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation, and Linkages) for over six years and eight months at Machakos University. During this time, he also held the position of Full Professor of Statistics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Professor Prof. Mwita has held various senior leadership positions, including acting as Vice Chancellor of Machakos University for a period of nine months. Additionally, he has served as Full Professor of Statistics, Dean of the School of Mathematical Sciences, and Chairman of the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
Achievements and Contributions: Throughout his career, Professor Prof. Mwita has demonstrated exemplary leadership in academic administration, research, and development. He has successfully mobilized significant resources totaling KES 1,000,183,085 for research grants, infrastructure development, training consultancy, and Erasmus mobility grants.
Under his leadership, Machakos University established the UNESCO Chair on Cloud Computing for Sustainable Development, enhancing research and pedagogical applications in cloud computing.
Professor Prof. Mwita played a pivotal role in restructuring the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) into a competitive Semi-Autonomous Government Agency, leading to notable achievements such as the successful execution of the 2009 Kenya National Population and Housing Census, which achieved a remarkable 98% coverage.
His portfolio includes spearheading impactful projects and research initiatives, such as the establishment of the Luban Workshop promoting technical and vocational training, the Ajiry Centre fostering empowerment and employment, and the STEM Center facilitating hands-on STEM lab experiences.
Leadership Roles and Affiliations: Professor Prof. Mwita currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Governors of Kendege Technical and Vocational College and has previously held positions on the Council of Multimedia University of Kenya and as Chairman of the Kenya National Statistical Society.