The newly appointed Kisii University Vice Chancellor, Prof Nathan Ogechi, is a soft-spoken executive with multiple qualifications in the world of academics. He is particularly notable for trouncing all the 16 applicants in the quest for Prof John Akama’s successor. Prof. Nathan Oyori Ogechi biography unveils crucial details in his life story.
Speaking at a presidential event held at Nyanturago grounds, former Education CS Ezekiel Machogu confirmed Prof Nathan Ogechi as the new Vice Chancellor at Kisii University. In attendance at the Interdenominational Church Service were dignitaries among them President Ruto.
Prof. Nathan Oyori Ogechi profile summary
Real names
Nathan Oyori Ogechi
Birthday
May 25, 1968
Age
56 years
Tribe
Kisii
County
Kisii County
Nationality
Kenyan
Role
Vice Chancellor
Career
Linguistics
Salary
Ksh. 1.2 million
Net Worth
Ksh. 300 million
Prof. Nathan Oyori Ogechi biography
Who is the new vice chancellor of Kisii University? The current Vice Chancellor of Kisii University is Prof. Nathan Oyori Ogechi. He assumed office in 2023 following the retirement of Prof John Akama.
Prof Ogechi is the second VC at the institution following the award of a charter in 2013. Prof Akama’s 10-year tenure ended in 2023 at the point of his retirement.
Educational background
Prof Ogechi from Nyaribari Masaba Constituency in Kisii County was always a straight A-student.
Some of the schools he attended are as follows;
Years
Institutions
1974–1980
Mobamba Primary School, CPE
1981–1984
Gesusu Secondary School, KCE
1985-1986
Koelel High School, KACE
1987-1990
Moi University, B.Ed. (Arts)
1991-1993
Moi University MPhil. (Kiswahili Studies)
Thereafter, Prof Ogechi joined the German-based Institute for Asian and African Studies University of Hamburg in 2000, graduating with a PhD in African Linguistics in 2002.
Here are some of the previous positions that Prof Ogechi has held since leaving college.
His career sparking in the early 90s is still ablaze today.
Graduate Assistant
Tutorial Fellow
Lecturer & Senior Lecturer
Associate Professor
While at Moi University, Prof Ogechi attained the status of a full Professor in the Department of Kiswahili and other African Languages. As a result, he is mostly attached to the School of Arts and Social Science.
At the managerial level, he held the following positions;
Head of Department for six years
Dean of School for two years
Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs for a year
Most importantly, he was a substantive Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Student Affairs for 5 years in a row.
Since 2016, he has been serving as an acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Administration, Planning and Development.
In 2023, he was shortlisted by the Public Service Commission (PSC) and successfully interviewed for the highly competitive office at Kisii University.
Family – Wife and children
Prof Ogechi is yet to reveal his family, therefore, not much info is public about his ancestry including parents, siblings, wife, children, and close relatives.
Prof Ogechi contacts
Telephone
+254720875082
Postal address
408-40200, Kisii
Email address
info@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke.
Professor Nathan Oyori Ogechi biography is indeed a source of pride beyond the Gusii Community.
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