Division of Administration and Finance
Supporting the University's mission through effective administration, responsible financial management, human resource services and institutional operations.
Enabling the effective management of University resources and services.
Keeping the University running effectively
The Division brings together key administrative and financial functions that support the University's day-to-day operations.
University Administration
Coordinating administrative functions, institutional services, personnel, transport and the management of University assets.
Financial Management
Supporting budgeting, revenue collection, fee administration, payroll, financial reporting and the safekeeping of University funds.
Institutional Support
Supporting University operations through facilities management, maintenance, utilities and coordinated administrative services.
Meet the Division's leadership team
The officers responsible for key administrative and financial functions of Kabarak University.
Prof. Ronald Kiprop Chepkilot
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance)
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (A&F) is in charge of the University's administrative and financial matters, deputises for the Vice-Chancellor in the Vice-Chancellor's absence and serves as an ex-officio member of every administrative committee of the University.
Prof. Ronald Kiprop Chepkilot has 25 years of experience in public and private universities in senior administrative and teaching positions. He has also served in Central Government as an Administrative Officer. He is currently a Professor of Human Resource Management at Kabarak University.
Academic qualifications and professional experience
- Doctorate Degree in Human Resource Management, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa.
- Master's Degree in Training and Development, University of Manchester, United Kingdom.
- Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
- Certificate in Management of Higher Education Institutions, Galilee International Management Institute, Israel.
Prof. Chepkilot has published 33 articles in refereed journals and three books on Human Resource Management. His main research area is performance management.
He was elected Chairman of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM), Nakuru Chapter, and served from May 2014 to April 2016. He has been a member of IHRM since 2009 and is also a member of the Human Resource Management Professional Examination Board.
Prof. Simon Kibet Kipchumba
Registrar, Administration & Human Resource
The Registrar (Administration & Human Resource) is responsible for the management of personnel, University transport, legal affairs, maintenance of University buildings and assets, water supplies and sewerage. The Registrar also serves as secretary to the University Management Board and administrative sub-committees.
Prof. Simon Kibet Kipchumba is the University's Registrar, Administration & Human Resource. Before joining Kabarak University, he served as Head of the Department of Business Administration at Egerton University.
Academic qualifications and career background
- Bachelor of Business Management, Moi University, Kenya.
- Master of Business Administration, Egerton University, Kenya.
- PhD in Educational Economics and Management, Nanjing Agricultural University, China.
His previous leadership experience includes serving as Head of the Department of Business Administration at Egerton University.
Mr. Gideon Langat
Finance Manager
The Finance Manager is responsible for the financial and business functions of the University. This includes ensuring the safekeeping of University funds, preparing budgets, collecting fees and other revenues, managing payroll and generating financial reports.
The Finance & Accounts Department forms part of the Division of Administration and Finance. It is headed by the Finance Manager, who provides overall leadership in the management of the University's financial resources.
Supporting the University's mission
Administration, financial management and institutional services working together to support the University community.
