St. Paul's University, Limuru
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| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. James Kombo |
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| Students | Over 6000 |
| Location | , |
| Website | www |
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St. Paul's University is a private Christian ecumenical University with its main campus in Limuru, Kiambu County Kenya. It was officially chartered as a university on 14 September 2007 by His Excellency Hon. Mwai Kibaki.The university offers courses in theology, social sciences, and other professional fields. It admits students and staff from different religious and cultural backgrounds.In 1903, the foundation stone for St. Paul’s Divinity School was laid, and by 1930, the institution relocated to Limuru to expand its theological training.
St. Paul’s University traces its origins to the early missionary efforts in East Africa.In 1903, the Church Missionary Society (CMS) laid the foundation stone for St. Paul’s Divinity School at Frere Town, near Mombasa, with the aim of training African clergy and teacher-evangelists for the Anglican institution.[1] Later, it relocated to Limuru to expand its theological training capacity.[2] By 1955, the institution became known as St.Paul’s United Theological College.[3] In 2008, the university installed its first Chancellor, followed by the establishment of satellite campuses in Nairobi (2010), Nakuru, and Machakos (2011).[4] In 2020, the university graduated its first cohort of PhD students and laid the foundation stone for the Joshua and Timothy School of Theology.[5]
Leadership
The university is led by Vice-Chancellor Rev. Canon Prof. James Kombo, supported by Deputy Vice Chancellors in academics, finance, and administration.
Accreditation
It acquired the status of university, on September 14, 2007 and the University was awarded a Charter to become St. Paul's University.[6] St .Paul University is also a Member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
Denominational Partnerships
- Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK)
- Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA)
- Methodist Church in Kenya (MCK)
- National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK)
- All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC)
Campuses
- Limuru (Main Campus)
- Nairobi Campus
- Nakuru Campus
- Virtual Campus
