School of Computing and Informatics

The School of Computing and Informatics is a center of excellence dedicated to advancing Kenya’s digital transformation agenda in alignment with Vision 2030, the Digital Economy Blueprint, and Africa’s innovation priorities. The School integrates cutting-edge research, industry-driven training, and community impact initiatives to address Kenya’s socio-economic, governance, health, climate, and security challenges through technology.  Learn More

 

Our Vision

To develop globally competitive graduates, conduct impactful research, and deliver technology-driven solutions that advance Kenya’s socio-economic development and digital future.

Our mission

To be Kenya’s leading hub for transformative digital innovation, research excellence, and sustainable technological development.

Research & Innovation Centers

AI, Data Science & Smart Systems Center

Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Center

Green ICT & Spatial Informatics Center

Digital Governance Center

Dr. Malanga Kennedy Ndenga

Dr. Malanga Kennedy Ndenga is a senior lecturer and Dean of the School of Computing and Informatics. In addition to steering the school, he teaches, carries out research, and mentors junior researchers in Computer Science. Malanga has research interests in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data science, and Empirical Software Engineering with a focus on developing solutions for societal problems. He has published several journal and conference articles in these areas and made contributions of resources on Github and Kaggle. He has previously held leadership portfolios  at his previous work places. Malanga is also a consultant of Digital Space Consultants and the Commission for University Education (C.U.E). He carried out his doctoral research at the Laboratoire d’Informatique Avancée de Saint-Denis (LIASD) of the University of Paris 8 (France) where he was awarded a PhD. in Computer Science.

Academic Staff

  • Dr. Mwai Josphat Karani is a Lecturer in the Department of Informatics and Innovation at Karatina University. He holds a PhD in Information Technology, a Master of Science in Computer Science, and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.

    Dr. Mwai Josphat Karani
  • Thomas Kinyanjui Njoroge is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Informatics at Karatina University. He holds a BSc in Information Technology (Bsc IT). 

    Thomas Njoroge
  • Vancy Jebichii Kebut is an Assistant Lecturer in the School of Pure and Applied Sciences in the department of Computer Science & Informatics at Karatina University where she has been a member of academic staff since 2014.

    Vancy Jebichii Kebut
  • Dr. Harriet Loice Tsinale is a seasoned Kenyan academic, researcher, and academic leader with over ten years of experience in university teaching, research, curriculum development, academic administration, and quality assurance in Computer Science and Information Technology.

    Dr. Harriet Loice Tsinale