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Administration pages use published division, wing, and administrative department records.

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Executive Offices

Offices and administrative divisions

The Office of the Vice-Chancellor leads our organisational structure, followed by our published administrative divisions.

Office of the Vice-Chancellor

Executive leadership office responsible for institutional direction and public representation.

OVC

Division of Academic, Research & Student Affairs

Division responsible for academic excellence, research and consultancy, knowledge dissemination, academic programmes, teaching and learning through Academic Affairs, Research, Innovation and Extension, Library Services, and Student Affairs.

ARSA

Division of Administration, Planning & Finance

Division responsible for management of the University's human and physical resources, administration, planning, finance, welfare support, procurement, and central services.

APF

Directorates

Directorates and specialized offices

Our published organisational records list directorates and wings.

Academic Affairs

Academic Affairs wing under Division of Academic, Research & Student Affairs. Handbook unit: Academic Affairs.

RAA

Administration, Human Resource and Central Services

Administration, Human Resource and Central Services wing under Division of Administration, Planning & Finance. Handbook unit: Administration Department.

AHRCS

Corporate Communication

Corporate Communication wing under Division of Administration, Planning & Finance.

CORPCOMM

E-Learning

E-Learning wing under Division of Academic, Research & Student Affairs.

ELEARN

Finance

Finance wing under Division of Administration, Planning & Finance.

FIN

Information Communication and Technology

Information Communication and Technology wing under Division of Administration, Planning & Finance.

ICT

Internal Audit

Internal Audit wing under Division of Administration, Planning & Finance.

AUDIT

Legal

Legal wing under Division of Administration, Planning & Finance.

LEGAL

Medical Services

Medical Services wing under Division of Administration, Planning & Finance.

MEDICAL

Planning

Planning wing under Division of Administration, Planning & Finance. Handbook unit: Planning and Development.

PLANNING

Procurement and Supplies

Procurement and Supplies wing under Division of Administration, Planning & Finance. Handbook unit: Procurement and Supplies.

PROC

Research, Extension, Innovation and Resource Mobilization

The Department of Research, Extension, Innovation, and Resource Mobilization (REIRM) is the engine of knowledge preservation, creation and societal impact at Kisii University.

REIRM

Student Affairs

Student Affairs wing under Division of Academic, Research & Student Affairs. Handbook unit: Student Affairs.

STUAFFAIRS

Operational Units

Administrative unit records

Unit records come from administrative departments.

Board of Post Graduate Studies

The Board of Postgraduate Studies oversees postgraduate admissions, registration, supervision, examination, thesis submission, and completion processes.

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Central Services

Central Services coordinates shared operational support for the University's administration, facilities, logistics, and daily operations.

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Corporate Communication

Corporate Communication manages official University communication, media relations, public notices, branding, and stakeholder engagement.

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Dean of Students

The Student Affairs Department develops, nurtures, and promotes an enabling environment that supports academic and developmental pursuits of students.

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E-Learning Directorate

The E-Learning Directorate coordinates digital teaching and learning, supports the e-learning platform, and assists lecturers and students with online delivery.

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Finance

Finance supports fee processing, payment records, financial enquiries, budgeting, accounting, and institutional financial controls.

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Games and Sports Services

Games and Sports Services coordinates student sports, recreation, training, competitions, facilities, and participation in inter-university events.

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Information Communication and Technology (ICT)

The Information and Communication Technology Department supports Kisii University's academic, research, and administrative functions through ICT resources, digital infrastructure, systems, connectivity, web platforms, user support, and data protection.

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Internal Audit

The Internal Audit Department reviews institutional systems, controls, expenditure, compliance, risk, and operational efficiency.

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Legal Department

The Legal Department provides legal advice, reviews agreements, supports regulatory compliance, manages legal proceedings, and protects the University's institutional interests.

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Medical Services

The University Medical Services department caters for the health needs of students, staff, their dependants, and the community in general through timely, quality, efficient, round-the-clock service delivery.

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Planning

The Planning Department coordinates institutional planning, performance monitoring, reporting, and development initiatives across the University.

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Procurement and Supplies

The Procurement and Supplies Department is divided into Administration, Planning and Budgetary Control; Procurement Processing; Stores and Inventory Management; and Contract Management and Disposal sections as provided under the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act, 2015.

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Registrar Academic Affairs

Registrar Academic Affairs supports student records, registration, examinations, academic progression, graduation, and official academic correspondence.

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Registrar Administration

Registrar Administration coordinates administrative records, human-resource processes, central services, staff communication, and related institutional support.

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Salaries

The Salaries section processes staff payroll, salary records, statutory deductions, payslips, and related payroll enquiries.

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Security

The Security Department protects students, staff, visitors, facilities, and University property through access control, patrols, incident response, and security coordination.

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Student Career Services

Student Career Services provides career guidance, employability preparation, internships, placement support, and employer engagement.

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Town Annexes

Town Annexes coordinate University services and learning activities delivered through town campuses and annex facilities.

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