Congratulations to Prof. Elijah I. Omwenga, PhD

The Vice-Chancellor of the Open University of Kenya, Prof. Elijah I. Omwenga, has been honored with the Transformational Leadership Award in Digital Higher Education & Institutional Transformation.

Presented by the AC-TLA Technical Working Committee under Arise Circle Africa and Arise Circle Kenya, this prestigious international recognition celebrates Prof. Omwenga’s visionary leadership as an educational executive, ICT innovator, scholar, and researcher. His work has significantly advanced digital learning, strengthened university systems, and accelerated inclusive, technology-driven higher education.

Under his leadership, the Open University of Kenya has championed accessible, future-focused learning pathways, positioning the institution on the global map of digital higher education. His contributions align with Kenya’s Vision 2030, Africa’s Agenda 2063, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, notably SDGs 4, 5, 8, and 9.

A well-deserved recognition for transformative leadership shaping the future of higher education in Kenya and beyond.

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