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Africa Nazarene University
Anu Logo.jpg
MottoWhat begins here, Transforms the World
TypePrivate
Established1994[1]
FounderHarmon Schmelzenbach
AffiliationChurch of the Nazarene
Religious affiliationChurch of Nazarene
ChancellorDr. Jerry Lambert
Vice-ChancellorDr. Stanley Bhebhe
DeanDr. Victor Boiyo,Rev Richard Muguongo, Dr Russel Frazier, Dr. Simon Obwatho, Dr. Jane Ngure, Dr. Dancun Ojwang, Dr. James Obuhuma
Students4,000+ (2018)
Location
Ongata Rongaiolekasasi
,
Kenya

01°24′02″S 36°47′24″E / 1.40056°S 36.79000°E / -1.40056; 36.79000Coordinates: 01°24′02″S 36°47′24″E / 1.40056°S 36.79000°E / -1.40056; 36.79000
Websitehttps://www.anu.ac.ke/ Homepage]
Africa Nazarene University is located in Kenya
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Africa Nazarene University is located in Africa
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Africa Nazarene University (ANU) is a private Christian-founded university in, Kenya, and an affiliate of The Church of the Nazarene Colleges and Universities around the world. ANU is fully accredited by the Commission for University Education and the International Board of Education (IBOE).[1][2]

Location[edit]

The main campus is situated in the middle of the Masaai savannah, on 124 acres (50 ha), near the town of Ongata Rongai, adjacent to Nairobi National Park, approximately 22 kilometres (14 mi), by road, south of the city center of Nairobi, Kenya's capital and largest city.[3] The geographical coordinates of the university's main campus are:1°24'02.0"S, 36°47'24.0"E (Latitude:-1.400556; Longitude:36.790000).[4]

History[edit]

ANU is a private Christian University and an institution of the Church of the Nazarene International, whose mission and vision follows the Wesleyan Holiness Tradition. It was established to prepare leaders for the Church both at ministerial and laity level. The Church of the Nazarene sought to address the challenges witnessed in African society in the early 1980s through an institution of higher education. More to that, Africa Nazarene University looks into moulding the younger generation in an upright and Christian based environment. In accordance with the Kenya University’s Act of 1985, (provision for establishment of private universities in Kenya), the Church settled on Kenya as a location to start a Nazarene University which became the first one outside North America.[1]

In July 1993, the Board of the Church granted its authority for the establishment of a university in Africa following a unanimous vote by its members during a General Assembly in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. The Church, through the university’s founders, continued to pursue negotiations with the Commission of University Education, then Commission of Higher Education (CHE) to establish a degree awarding institution. Therefore, the legal authority to establish the university was given on November 23, 1993, when CHE issued, on behalf of the Kenyan Government, a Letter of Interim Authority for the university to start laying the foundation for the development of ANU.[1]

In August 1994 Dr. Martha John, ANU’s first Vice Chancellor, opened the university’s doors to 62 students from eleven African countries taking undergraduate courses in Theology and Business Administration and a Masters of Arts in Religion. One year later, the university introduced the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, welcoming an additional 42 students.[1]

Professor Leah Marangu took over from Dr. John in January 1996 and was installed as Vice Chancellor in February 1997. On 8 October 2002, the university was granted the Charter (Accreditation Credentials) by the government of Kenya, making ANU the first private university to receive the credential under the new act and without being affiliated with any other university locally and abroad.[1]

Academic Programs[edit]

  • Graduate Programs
  • Undergraduate Programs
  • Diploma Programs
  • Certificate Programs
  • Other Short Courses

Academics Schools[edit]

The university is composed of the following schools:[5]

Starting off with three programs, the university now has 36 programs, offered at nine campuses, as of January 2018.[6]The university recently partnered with Coursera as at September 2020

Institutes[edit]

Institute of Research

Institute of Open and Distance Learning

Notable alumni[edit]

  • Kendi Ntwiga, Country Leader at Microsoft Kenya[7]
  • Dr. Shikoh Gitau, Chief Executive Office at Qhala
  • Lorna Rutto, Founder and Director, EcoPost Limited
  • Waihiga Mwaura, Special Projects Editor at Citizen TV LTD
  • Col (Rtd) Cyrus Oguna, Government Spokesperson[8] for the Republic of Kenya.
  • Savara Mudigi, a vocalist, producer, drummer,Dj and actor. Savara is member of a popular Kenyan Boys Band Sauti Sol
  • Wendy Kimani, a Kenyan singer, songwriter, actress and entertainer. runners-up in the second season of Tusker Project Fame.
  • Micheal Miriti, Head Digital Marketing Manager - Kenya at Standard Chartered Bank
  • Beatrice Elachi, Speaker of the Nairobi County Assembly (2017 until 2022).[9] Former Majority Chief Whip in the Senate of Kenya.[10]

See also[edit]

  • Nazarene International Education Association
  • List of Church of the Nazarene schools
  • List of universities in Kenya

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f ANU (8 January 2018). "Africa Nazarene University: History". Ongata Rongai: Africa Nazarene University (ANU). Retrieved 8 January 2018. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  2. ^ "Commission for University Education - Status Of Universities (Universities Authorized to Operate in Kenya) - Status Of Universities (Universities Authorized to Operate in Kenya)". www.cue.or.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
  3. ^ Globefeed.com (8 January 2018). "Distance between Nairobi Central, Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya and Africa Nazarene University, Ongata Rongai Campus,olekasasi, Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 8 January 2018. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  4. ^ Google (8 January 2018). "Location of the Main Campus of Africa Nazarene University" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  5. ^ ANU (8 January 2018). "Africa Nazarene University: Schools". Africa Nazarene University (ANU). Retrieved 8 January 2018. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  6. ^ Kendeli, Cynthia (8 January 2018). "Location of Africa Nazarene University and Courses Offered At the University in Kenya". Nairobi: Zakenya.com. Retrieved 8 January 2018. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  7. ^ "Microsoft appoints Kendi Ntwiga – Nderitu as Country Manager for Kenya". Middle East & Africa News Center. 2020-01-16. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
  8. ^ "Cyrus Oguna". Nation. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
  9. ^ Mutavi, Lillian (6 September 2017). "Former Senator Beatrice Elachi elected Nairobi Speaker". Daily Nation. Retrieved 8 January 2017. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  10. ^ Wakhisi, Sylvia (15 November 2014). "Nominated Senator Beatrice Elachi tells on how it's not easy being in politics". The Standard (Kenya). Nairobi. Retrieved 8 January 2018. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)

External links[edit]

  • Official website
  • Colleges and universities in Kenya
  • Top colleges and universities in Kenya