The Senate controls and provides the general direction on admissions, research, instruction and examinations and of the award of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic qualifications. It is chaired by the Vice-Chancellor with membership including the Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Deans, Directors, Heads of Academic and Administrative Departments, Schools, Unions and Students Association representatives.
Current Members

Prof. Samuel Gudu
Vice Chancellor/ Chair of senate

Prof. Michael Ntabo
Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic &
Student Affairs

Prof. Daniel Tarus
Deputy Vice Chancellor,
Administration, Finance & Planning

CPA, Janet Chumba
Finance Officer

Dr. Jane Kembo
Registrar, Administration & Planning

Prof. Joseph Aguyoh
Registrar, Academic Affairs

Dr. Edward Anino
Director, Postgraduate Studies

Prof. Wilson Otengah
Director, Open Distance and eLearning
(ODeL)

Dr. Kisero Tunai
Director, Quality Assurance and ISO

Dr. Elizabeth Khalili
Dean, School of Education

Dr. Jonathan Mulwa
Dean, School of Arts, Social Sciences and
Business

Dr. Francis Olal
Dean, School of Science, Agriculture and
Environmental Studies

Dr. Lamek Rono
Dean, School of Information,
Communication and Media Studies

Dr. Nick Waswa
HOD, Department of Curriculum
Instruction & Media

Dr. Alfred Otara
HOD, Department of Education,
Foundation & Management

Dr. Lazaruz Okelo
HOD, Department of Educational
Psychology & Science

Mr. Daphen Ojala
HOD, Department of Humanities and
Social Sciences

Dr. Janet Wagude
HOD, Department of Business, Tourism
and Hospitality

Dr. Carren Nyandiba
HOD, Department of Languages,
Linguistics and Literature