Strategic planning
Coordinates the preparation of the University's strategic, development and annual plans and aligns them with national priorities.
Leading the University's planning and the growth of its physical and digital infrastructure.
Office holder
Prof. Christopher Kipchumba Chepken
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Planning and Infrastructure
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Planning and Infrastructure) leads the planning and development of the Open University of Kenya, deputising for the Vice-Chancellor on these matters.
The Office guides the University's strategic and development planning and the growth of the physical and digital infrastructure that supports open, distance and online learning, so that the University can serve learners at scale.
Coordinates the preparation of the University's strategic, development and annual plans and aligns them with national priorities.
Tracks progress against the University's plans and performance targets, and reports on results to management and the Council.
Guides the development and upkeep of the University's facilities and the centres where learners and staff meet and work.
Oversees growth of the platforms, systems and connectivity that let the University teach, support and serve learners online at scale.
Helps match the University's budget and resources to its priorities, so investment goes where it best serves learners.
Welcome to the Open University of Kenya, a University built for the future of higher education.
We recognise that a modern university extends beyond physical facilities. For an institution founded on open and e-learning, infrastructure includes the digital platforms, technologies, systems and physical facilities that enable learning, research, administration and student engagement.
Our planning and infrastructure development are, therefore, guided by the University's strategic priorities and its commitment to sustainable growth. We focus on creating an enabling environment that supports quality education, innovation, research and effective delivery of University services.
Digital infrastructure is at the heart of our model. We continue to strengthen the systems, platforms and capabilities that enable learners and staff to connect, collaborate and access University services seamlessly.
As OUK grows, strategic planning, responsible resource utilisation and infrastructure development will remain essential to supporting the University's ambitions. We are committed to building infrastructure that is sustainable, resilient, inclusive and responsive to the needs of a growing University community.
We also recognise the importance of planning for the future. Our approach is designed to ensure that the University's infrastructure and institutional systems can adapt to emerging technologies, changing learner needs and new opportunities in higher education.
Through strategic planning, innovation and continuous improvement, we are building the foundations of a university capable of delivering education at scale while maintaining quality and efficiency.
Prof. Christopher Kipchumba Chepken
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Planning and Infrastructure
Write to the office directly, or meet the rest of the team that leads the University.
Nairobi, Kenya