Faculty Profiles
“Stewards of academic excellence and intellectual inquiry!”
At Tangaza University, the faculty embodies the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, research prowess, and the holistic development of students. Comprising a diverse cadre of scholars, educators, and practitioners, the faculty members are esteemed for their expertise, dedication, and passion for their respective fields.
Rooted in a tradition of intellectual inquiry and scholarly engagement, Tangaza University’s faculty members are not only experts in their disciplines but also mentors and guides, nurturing the next generation of leaders and change-makers. They bring a wealth of real-world experience into the classroom, enriching academic discourse with practical insights and cutting-edge research.
Beyond their roles as educators, the faculty at Tangaza University are active contributors to their fields, publishing groundbreaking research, participating in academic conferences, and collaborating with peers both locally and internationally. Their scholarly endeavors not only enhance the university’s reputation but also contribute to the advancement of knowledge and the betterment of society.
School of Theology
Rev. Prof. Patrick Mwania
Associate Professor
Rev. Prof. Patrick Mwania
Associate Professor
Patrick Mwania is a religious priest of the Congregation of the Holy Ghost Fathers (Spiritans).
Presently Vice Chancellor/Rector of Tangaza University.
He holds a Licentiate Degree in Systematic Theology and a Doctorate Degree in Theology with specialization in Mission Theology from Philosophisch-Theologische Hochschule, St. Augustine, Germany.
Holder of MA in African Studies from De Paul University, Minnesota, USA.
Theology Professor at Tangaza University and the Catholic University of Eastern Africa and an External Examiner for the Catholic University of Eastern Africa and Hekima University College.
He is external examiner for the post-graduate studies in the Catholic University of Eastern Africa – Main Campus and Hekima University College, Nairobi.
Among his publications are:
- A book by the title: The African Woman as an Agent of Evangelization: Her Role and Function in the Mission Activity of the Church in Africa (2009).
- A newly published book Church, Salvation and Religions (2016).
Prof. Mwania has published numerous articles in book chapters, different periodicals and significant peer reviewed journals across Africa and Europe.
Rev. Prof. Paul Chummar
Professor
Rev. Prof. Paul Chummar
Professor
Doctor of Moral Theology.
Licentiate in Pastoral/Theology-Psychology
Bachelor of Theology.
Graduation in Mechanical Engineering.
Rev. Dr. Jude Chisanga
Senior Lecturer
Rev. Dr. Jude Chisanga
Senior Lecturer
Ph.D. in Theology Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy
PhD in Spiritual Theology - Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy
MA in Spiritual Theology - Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy
Masters in Theology Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy
BA in Theology - Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome, Italy
Rev. Dr. Patrick Ekpada
Lecturer
Rev. Dr. Patrick Ekpada
Lecturer
Doctorate in Sacred Liturgy
Licentiate in Sacred Liturgy
Master in Liturgical Music
Advanced Diploma in Teaching in Tertiary Institutions (PGDTHE) - In progress
Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology
Rev. Dr. Peter Mugo
Lecturer
Rev. Dr. Peter Mugo
Lecturer
PhD Moral Theology
MA Moral Theology
BA in Theology
BA Philosophy
Rev. Dr. Lennoxie Lusabe
Senior Lecturer
Rev. Dr. Lennoxie Lusabe
Senior Lecturer
Ph.D in Canon Law (University of Ottawa, Ottawa)
M.A in Christian Ethics (CTU, USA)
Baccalaureate in Theology (CUEA)
M.C.L in Canon Law (University of Ottawa, Ottawa)
J.C.L in Canon Law (St. Paul University, Ottawa)
J.C.D in Canon Law (St. Paul University, Ottawa)
Sr. Dr. Mary Joan Iwenofu
Lecturer
Sr. Dr. Mary Joan Iwenofu
Lecturer
Doctorate in Missiology.
Licentiate in Missiology.
Degree in Missionary Catechesis.
Post Graduate Diploma in Education
Diploma in Evangelization.
Teachers’ Grade Two Certificate.
Rev. Dr. Joseph Mwaniki Ritho
Lecturer
Rev. Dr. Joseph Mwaniki Ritho
Lecturer
PhD in Church History
Masters in Church History
Degree in History and Cultural Heritage of the Church
Degree in Sacred Theology
Degree in Philosophy
Diploma in Philosophy and Religious Studies
Rev. Dr. David Mbugua
Lecturer
Rev. Dr. David Mbugua
Lecturer
B.A. in Philosophy (Urbaniana Rome)
B.A. Religious Studies (CUEA)
STB (Urbaniana Rome)
STD Specialization in Moral theology (CUEA)
Dr. Radoslow Malinowski
Lecturer
Dr. Radoslow Malinowski
Lecturer
PHD
Master of Arts in International
Relations and Peace Studies
Master of Arts in Theology
Masters of Art in Law
James Gatuku
Lecturer
James Gatuku
Lecturer
Master of Arts in Peace
Studies and International Relations
Master of Arts in Theology and Spirituality
BA Philosophy and Religious Studies
Sr. Maria Felix
Lecturer
Sr. Maria Felix
Lecturer
Master’s Degree, Culture and Spirituality
Degree in Theology
Diploma in Marriage and Family Therapy
Higher Diploma in Psychological Counseling
Fr. Dominic Mutuku
Lecturer
Fr. Dominic Mutuku
Lecturer
PhD candidate (CUEA)
M.A Philosophy (CUEA)
B.A. Theology
B.A Philosophy
Rev. Dr. William Odeke
Lecturer
Rev. Dr. William Odeke
Lecturer
(STD) & PhD, Systematic Theology
Master of Advanced Studies in Systematic Theology
Rev. Dr. Vitalis Mshanga
Lecturer
Rev. Dr. Vitalis Mshanga
Lecturer
PhD in Dogmatic Theology
Masters of Advance Studies in Theology
Masters in Theology and Religious Studies
Dr. Gerface Ochieng
Lecturer
Dr. Gerface Ochieng
Lecturer
PhD, Philosophy
M.A Philosophy (CUEA)
B.A. Theology
B.A Philosophy
Rev. Dr. Munguci Denis Etriga
Lecturer
Rev. Dr. Munguci Denis Etriga
Lecturer
Dotoratum in Philosophiae (Urbaniana -Rome)
Licetiam in Philosophiae (Urbaniana -Rome)
B.Th. Theology (Urbaniana -Rome)
B.Ph. Philosophy (Urbaniana -Rome)
Rev. Dr. Eligius Mkulima
Lecturer
Rev. Dr. Eligius Mkulima
Lecturer
Ph.D., Pastoral Theology/Mission
MA/STL, Pastoral Theology/Mission
MA/STL, Systematic Theology
Diploma, BA Religious Studies/Theology
Advance Diploma in Philosophy and Religious Studies
Sr. Dr. Oliver Babirye
Lecturer
Sr. Dr. Oliver Babirye
Lecturer
PhD, Philosophy
Masters in Philosophy
Degree in Philosophy
Rev. Innocent Maganya
Lecturer
Rev. Innocent Maganya
Lecturer
Licentiate in Sacred Theology Summa Cum Laude-br> Bachelor in Religious Studies
Bachelor In Sacred Theology Certificate in The Pedagogy
Rev. Dr. Fredrick Otieno Omollo
Senior Lecturer
Rev. Dr. Fredrick Otieno Omollo
Senior Lecturer
PhD, Philosophy
Masters in Philosophy
Degree in Philosophy
Rev. Dr. Nicholas Obiero
Lecturer
Rev. Dr. Nicholas Obiero
Lecturer
PhD, Pastoral Theology
STL, Pastoral Psychology
MA, Pastoral Counselling
BA, Religious Studies
BA, Sacred Theology
BA. Philosophy
Rev. Daniel Karau
Lecturer
Rev. Daniel Karau
Lecturer
BA in Theology
MA in Liturgy
PHD in Theology (ongoing)
Rev. Dr. Leo Simon I. Mwenda OP
Lecturer
Rev. Dr. Leo Simon I. Mwenda OP
Lecturer
Computer Science Undergraduate
BA in Philosophy
STB,
MA, STL
STD (Sacred Theology Doctorate) - Dogmatics
Sr. Dr. Florence Kabala, PMS
Lecturer
Sr. Dr. Florence Kabala, PMS
Lecturer
Doctorate in Sacred Moral Theology -with specialization in Marriage & family sciences
Licentiate in Sacred Theology with specialization- Pontifical John Paul II Institute – Rome
Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology (CUEA)
Baccalaureate in Philosophy - - Pontifical Urbaniana University Rome
Diploma in Public Health (on going)
Rev. Dr. Dominic Mwanzia
Lecturer
Rev. Dr. Dominic Mwanzia
Lecturer
PhD Pastoral theology (CUEA)
MA Pastoral theology (CUEA)
BA in Sacred Theology (CUEA - Tangaza)
Diploma in theology (Tangaza)
Diploma in Theology- Social Communication (Tangaza)
BA in Philosophy - Pontifical Urbaniana University Rome
Rev. Prof. George Kocholickal
Professor
Rev. Prof. George Kocholickal
Professor
Doctorate in Dogmatic Theology (UPS, Rome)
Licentiate in Dogmatic Theology (UPS, Rome)
Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology (Urbanianum, Rome)
Diploma in Theology (Tangaza, Nairobi)
Bachelor in Science - BSc Maths (Calicut University, India)
School of Arts and Social Sciences
Dr. Beatrice Churu
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Beatrice Churu
Senior Lecturer
B.Ed. - History and Religious Studies
MA- Social Anthropology
PhD-Religious Studies
Dr. Catherine Mwarari
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Catherine Mwarari
Senior Lecturer
B.Ed (Arts)
MA
PhD Education
Dr. Aloys Ojore
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Aloys Ojore
Senior Lecturer
He holds a Professional Doctorate in Practical Theology from Cambridge Theological Federation and Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom. He has taught in the Departments of Religious Studies and Social Education and Ethics at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA). Aloys also teaches Human Rights, Church History, Democracy and Governance, International Conflicts, Managing Conflicts in a World of Injustice, International Relations and Diplomacy, and Global Commons at Tangaza University. He has authored Problems of the Youth in Africa: Implications for Religious Vocation and Ministerial Formation in Africa today: A Layman’s Perspective, among others. Some of his top publications include: “Appropriating the Wisdom of Jesus Christ, Martin Luther King Jr, and Nelson Mandela to African Politics”. In Faith in Action Volume Three, (2020). “Catholic Luo Widows: The Dilemma of Exclusion”. In Rethinking our World from the Perspective of Poverty with Joseph Wresinski (2020). Ojore, A. O., (2022). “Church and Politics in Africa: History, Method of Study, and the Future.” In Stan Chu Ilo (Editor). Handbook of African Catholicism. New York: Orbis Books 2022. Aloys is a founder member of Service Learning at Tangaza. Currently, he coordinates MA Programmes in the Institute for Social Transformation at Tangaza. Aloys has taught at University level since 1995.
→ See Dr. Aloys Ojore Publications 2024
Dr. Judith Pete
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Judith Pete
Senior Lecturer
BA Sustainable Human Development;
MBA Financial Management;
PhD Management Science and Technology.
Dr. Daniel M. Kitonga
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Daniel M. Kitonga
Senior Lecturer
BA in Religious Studies (CUEA)
MBA - Entrepreneurship (CUEA)
PhD BA (JKUAT)
Dr. Stephen Akoth
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Stephen Akoth
Senior Lecturer
BA Anthropology, Moi University, Kenya
MA Social Anthropology, Western Cape University, SA.
PhD Social Anthropology, Western Cape University, SA.
Dr. Catherine Kisasa
Lecturer
Dr. Catherine Kisasa
Lecturer
B.Ed (Arts)
MA
PhD Education
Sr. Dr. Eleanor Gibson
Lecturer
Sr. Dr. Eleanor Gibson
Lecturer
BA (Upper 2nd) in English Literature & Religious Studies
PGCE in English Literature & Religious Studies
MA in Pastoral & Educational Studies
PhD in Catholic Theology (Catechesis)
Dr. Jeketule Soko
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Jeketule Soko
Senior Lecturer
PhD Business Administration
BA Social Ministry
MBA
Rev. Dr. Henryk Tucholski
Lecturer
Rev. Dr. Henryk Tucholski
Lecturer
Diploma in Philosophy
Bachelor of Sacred Theology
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies
Masters of Arts in African Studies
Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies
Rev. Dr. Hubert Pinto
Lecturer
Rev. Dr. Hubert Pinto
Lecturer
B.Ph. in Philosophy
BA in Economics,
B.Th. in Sacred Theology
MA in counselling Psychology (MFT)
PhD - Counselling Psychology (defended and awaiting graduation).
Dr. Peter Kimuru
Lecturer
Dr. Peter Kimuru
Lecturer
PhD in Entrepreneurship BA Social Ministry in mission
MBA
Sr. Dr. Mary Ngina
Lecturer
Sr. Dr. Mary Ngina
Lecturer
PhD in Educational Psychology (ongoing)
M.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
Bachelor of Arts
Sr. Dr. Jacinta Ondeng’
Lecturer
Sr. Dr. Jacinta Ondeng’
Lecturer
PhD Counselling Psychology
M.A Counselling Psychology
Bachelor of Education
Sr. Anne Nayieso
Lecturer
Sr. Anne Nayieso
Lecturer
PhD in Development Communication
MA in Development Communication
BA in Social Communication
Dr. Anne Nyokabi
Lecturer
Dr. Anne Nyokabi
Lecturer
Diploma in Journalism
BA (Upper 2nd) in Sustainable Human Development
MA in Journalism Studies
Doctor of Communication
Sr. Dr. Alice Anzoyo
Lecturer
Sr. Dr. Alice Anzoyo
Lecturer
PhD in ST
MBA Finance
BA in Business administration and management
Ms. Caroline Wanyoike
Lecturer
Ms. Caroline Wanyoike
Lecturer
BA in Education (Magna cum Laude)
PGD in Project Management and Planning (Distinction)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) First class Honours
PhD Candidate in Social Transformation
Sr. Damaris Muthusi
Lecturer
Sr. Damaris Muthusi
Lecturer
BA Social Ministry in Mission
MA Social Ministry
PhD in Social Transformation (Candidate)
Dr. Phyllis Muraya
Lecturer
Dr. Phyllis Muraya
Lecturer
BA
MED
Higher Diploma
PhD
Ms. Terry Mwaniki
Lecturer
Ms. Terry Mwaniki
Lecturer
BA Social Ministry in Mission
MA Social Ministry
PhD in Social Transformation (Candidate)
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Br. Dr. Mutabazi Michel
Lecturer
Br. Dr. Mutabazi Michel
Lecturer
MBA, Finance
PhD Public Health
MPH, Health Services Management
MSc, Mathematics
MSc, Mathematics and Statistics
Ms. Josephine Naita
Lecturer
Ms. Josephine Naita
Lecturer
B. Education-English & Literature
MA in Youth and Community Work
M.Sc. in Advanced Child Protection-Ongoing
Br. Pius Muasa
Lecturer
Br. Pius Muasa
Lecturer
BA in Counselling Psychology
MA Counselling Psychology
PhD Counselling Psychology (ongoing)
Dr. Nicholas Ochieng Oduor
Lecturer
Dr. Nicholas Ochieng Oduor
Lecturer
Dr. Nicholas Ochieng Oduor is a communication lecturer at the Institute of Social Communication - Tangaza University. His area of expertise is Media and Communication Studies.
He holds a PhD in communication from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, a Master’s degree in Communication (with specialization in corporate communication) from Daystar University and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Communication from Tangaza University.
His research focus is in the area of Media and Democracy, Advertising, Media and Gender, Media and Climate change and Artificial Intelligence among others.
School of Education
Br. Prof. Paulos W. Mesmer
Associate Professor
Br. Prof. Paulos W. Mesmer
Associate Professor
BA, in Psychology and Computer Information Systems
MA, Counseling and Psychological Services
EdD, Organizational Leadership
PsyD, Clinical Psychology
Diploma in African Studies
Certificate in African Studies
Sr. Dr. Jane Gikonyo
Lecturer
Sr. Dr. Jane Gikonyo
Lecturer
PSID in Clinical Psychology
MA in Counselling Psychology
BSC in Science PGDE
Mr. Simon Wachira
Lecturer
Mr. Simon Wachira
Lecturer
BA in Education
MA in Education
PhD in Education (ongoing)
Mr. Samuel Mwangi
Lecturer
Mr. Samuel Mwangi
Lecturer
Bed. in Physics
BSC in Computer Based Info. System
PhD in Business
Dr. Margaret Aringo
Lecturer
Dr. Margaret Aringo
Lecturer
BA, Theology of Religious Sciences
MA, Theology of Religious Sciences
Post Graduate Diploma-Education (PGDE)
MA, Biblical Theology
MA, Franciscan Spirituality
MA, culture and Spirituality
Doctorate in Sacred Theology (S.T.D.) –Biblical theology
Certificate, Retreat and Spiritual Accompaniment
Timothy Kabare
Lecturer
Timothy Kabare
Lecturer
PhD, Applied Linguistics (Ongoing)
M.A Applied Linguistics
B. E.D. English/Literature and C.R.E
Diploma in Education
Sr. Jane Kwamboka
Lecturer
Sr. Jane Kwamboka
Lecturer
PhD, Physics (Ongoing)
MSc, Physics
B.Ed., Mathematics and Physics
Dip in Education, Mathematics and Physics
Sr. Dr. Kinikonda Okemasisi
Lecturer
Sr. Dr. Kinikonda Okemasisi
Lecturer
Bachelor of Science in Education
M.Ed. Educational Administration and Planning
.PhD Educational Administration and Planning
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