Division of Spiritual and Student Affairs
Supporting the spiritual, personal and social development of the Kabarak University community. The Division brings together spiritual formation and student welfare to nurture a supportive environment for learning, service, responsible leadership and holistic growth.
How we serve the University
Department of Student Affairs Dean of Students · Student support and welfare Department of Spiritual Affairs Chaplaincy · Faith, worship and discipleshipMeet the University Provost
Providing leadership across the University's spiritual and student affairs functions.
The University Provost
Rev. Justus Mutuku is an esteemed leader and ordained minister entrusted with the role of University Provost (Spiritual & Student Affairs) at Kabarak University. He oversees the spiritual and student welfare aspects of the institution, helping foster an environment conducive to holistic growth and development.
As Acting University Provost, Rev. Mutuku deputises for the Vice-Chancellor in his absence, as well as for the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & Finance), helping ensure continuity and effective leadership in university operations.
A distinguished preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, he has faithfully served the African Inland Church Kenya as an ordained minister. Before joining the University's senior leadership, he served as youth and associate pastor at A.I.C. Milimani-Nairobi, where his leadership positively impacted congregants for over a decade.
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Rev. Mutuku's passion for education and theological scholarship has also taken him into teaching. He has taught Bible studies, theology and pastoral care at Makueni Bible School and Africa International University, formerly NEGST, in Nairobi.
He served as Kabarak University Chaplain for ten years, providing spiritual support to faculty, staff and students. In December 2023, he was appointed Acting University Provost.
His professional affiliations include the Africa Society of Evangelical Theology (ASET), Bioethics Societies of Kenya (BSK), and the National Association of University and College Chaplains (NAUCC). These memberships reflect his interest in theological scholarship, ethical reflection and pastoral care within academic and religious communities.
Academic Qualifications
- Master of Divinity in Theological Studies – Africa International University, Kenya.
- Master of Arts in Bioethics – Trinity International University, USA.
- Bachelor of Theology – Kenya Methodist University, Kenya.
- Diploma in Bible and Theology – Moffat College of the Bible, Kenya.
- Certificate in Laboratory Technician – Kenya Polytechnic, Kenya.
Rev. Mutuku's commitment to spiritual leadership, academic excellence and student welfare reflects Kabarak University's ethos of service, integrity and holistic education.
Two departments. One supportive community.
From student guidance and campus life to worship and spiritual formation, both departments contribute to the University's wider educational mission.
Dean of Students
The Dean of Students coordinates all activities of the department and represents the department in the University Senate and other organs of the University.
Services Offered
- Individual and group student counselling
- Oversight of the University Students Association
- Registration of student clubs
- Career advice and guidance
- Public educative lectures
- Sports and games
- Student financial aid
- Partnership with the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Orientation of first-year students
- Partnership with other University departments
Chaplaincy
The Chaplaincy department is committed to making the University a centre of expression of Christian faith, piety and service. It cultivates a spiritually formative environment for the Kabarak University community through Christian practices that involve the community in God's activity in the world.
Communal worship is a God-given avenue for expressing unity and appreciating diversity as members of one family.
Chaplaincy Programmes
These activities draw members of the University community nearer to God and support Christian growth, fellowship and service.
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Growing in knowledge, faith and service
The Division of Spiritual and Student Affairs supports a university community where students can grow academically, socially and spiritually.
