Prof.Christopher Kipchumba Chepken

Prof. Chepken is a seasoned software engineer and academic with over 20 years of experience in computing, research, and software development. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Cape Town, and MSc and BSc degrees in Computer Science from the University of Nairobi. An expert in ICT4D, Prof. Chepken has led research and consultancy projects across East and Southern Africa in health, agriculture, urban mobility, and BPO. He is an advisor to the Ministry of ICT and the Digital Economy on ICT education and innovation policy. As the DVC Planning and Infrastructure, he provides strategic leadership in ICT systems, infrastructure development, and institutional operations—overseeing planning, HR, compliance, finance, and performance contracting. He also leads policy implementation and institutional reporting.