Partnership between Umma University and Gateway Islamic Finance Advisory
Dr. Idle Farah with Rahma Hersi, Head of Africa Practice during formalization of partnership with Gateway Islamic Finance Advisory with with view to making an impact on the Islamic Economy; Teaching, Policy and Practice in Kenya. Rahma Hersi earlier held a the truly inspirational presentation on Education, Knowledge and Understanding
UNHCR Special Envoy for Somalia Refugee Situation visits Umma University Kajiado
Amb. Mohamed Abdi Affey, Special Envoy for Somalia Refugee Situation, UNCHR during the courtesy call to the Dr. Idle Farah discussing the support of our sponsors Direct-Aid International and access to university education for Somali refugees.
Courtesy call by Hon. Philip S. Mpaayei, the Senator Kajiado County
Dr. Idle O. Farah with Hon. Philip S. Mpaayei, the Senator Kajiado County when he paid a courtesy call on Friday, 8th June, 2018.
Smartboard Training
Dr. Idle O. Farah with Prof Karama (DVC - ARSA) and lecturers during the Smartboard training at Kajiado Campus on 23rd May 2018.
Courtesy Call to TUM VC
Courtesy call to Prof. Laila Abubakar of Technical University of Mombasa.
MEWA Meeting
Meeting with Management and trustees of MEWA Hospital with regards to the training of health workers.
Council Retreat
BOT, Council and Management during the retreat at Maanzoni Lodge on the 9th - 12th May 2018.
UMMA UNIVERSITY - TANGAZA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAJIADO.
Participants of the symposium “Strengthening grassroots cooperation for improving service delivery in Kenyan counties” at Umma University, Kajiado Campus on the 24th April 2018.
School of Business and Technology Retreat
Council Vice Chair, Arch. Abdullatif Khan (centre seated) with Council member Ali Mahmud (second seated from right), Dr. Idle Farah, DVC PAF (second seated from left), Prof. Mohamed Karama, DVC Academics Research and Students Affairs (seated right) and Umar H. Abdalla, CEO of Africa Education and Development Trust
Launch of Umma University Students Support Program
Amb. Amina Mohamed, Cabinet Secretary for Education launches the UUSPP assisted byDr Abbas Gullet, Chancellor, Umma University, Dr Vijoo Rattansi, Chancellor, University of Nairobi and H.E Mohamud Mohamed Ali, Governor, Marsabit County.
Launch of Umma University Student Support Program
Amb. Amina Mohamed, Cabinet Secretary for Education, launches the student support program at Laico Regency on 13th February 2018.
Launch of Umma University Student Support Program
Amb. Amina Mohamed, Cabinet Secretary for Education, with the Chancellor Dr. Abbas Gullet, BOT, Council and VC of Umma University.
Council Chair address
Council Chair Dr. Abdul Rahman Saleh Al-Muhailan address the congregation
Chancellor Confers Degree
Dr Abbas Gullet confers degrees during the graduation ceremony
Dignitaries grace the 1st commencement ceremony
The Chancellor Dr. Abbas Gullet with CAS Education, Simon Kachapin, Kajiado Governor Ole Lenku and Leader of Majority Hon. Aden Dualle
Graduands
The Graduating class of 2018
Graduands
Graduating class of 2018
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Umma University is an Academic Centre of Excellence whose Vision is to provide higher education through technology and based on high moral values. The University aspires to be a strategic player in National and Regional development through expansion of its academic programmes, innovation, student enrolment in niche areas and community outreach for sustainable development.

We seek to recruit qualified persons for the below positions:

Legal officer - 1 Position
The Legal Officer shall report administratively to the Vice-Chancellor and functionally to the University Council and shall act as Secretary to the Council. The Legal Officer shall advice the University Council and Management on all legal matters and represent the University in court.

Chief Internal Auditor - 1 Position
The Chief Internal Audit and Compliance Officer shall report administratively to the Vice-Chancellor and functionally to the Audit, Risk Management and Compliance Committee of the University Council and shall act as Secretary to the Audit, Risk Management and Compliance Committee of the Council. The CIACO has a clear and recognized reporting relationship with the Chair of the Audit, Risk Management and Compliance Committee of the Council and also has an administrative reporting relationship with the Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs.

For more details, please refer to www.umma.ac.ke.
The applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address and send the application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by
August 20th, 2018.
Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.


The Vice Chancellor,
Umma University,
P. O. Box 713-01100,
Kajiado.


Note: Umma University is an equal opportunity employer. Women, marginalized groups and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.

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The Chancellor, Dr. Abbas Gullet, the Board of Trustees Chairman Prof. Abdulghafur Busaidy and the University Council Chairman Dr. Abdulrehman Al-Muhailan are pleased to announce that the University Council has appointed Dr. Idle Omar Farah as the Vice Chancellor of Umma University. Dr. Farah has previously served as Chief Research Scientist and the Director General of the National Museums of Kenya (2003 to 2014) and Director of the Institute of Primate Research, a biomedical research institute (2002-2003). He has also served in several national and international platforms including the Commission for Higher Education (now Commission for University Education), 2004-2012, the International Board for the Centre for Heritage Development in Africa (2004-2014), the task force to set up the Kenya National Commission to UNESCO and the National Task Force to develop Guidelines on the use and care for laboratory animals in research.

Dr. Farah was a member of University Nairobi Council (2004-2012) and later as Chairman of the same Council (2013-2017) and Chairman of the University of Nairobi Enterprises Services (UNES).  Dr. Farah was the founding Executive Director of the Frontier Counties Development Council (2015-2018), a caucus of 8 County Governments in Kenya.

Dr. Farah is an alumni of University of Nairobi (Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine) and Uppsala University, Sweden (PhD in Comparative Medicine). He is widely published with over 50 peer reviewed publications, supervised postgraduate students and a recipient of several awards and grants from local and international funding agencies.

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