Tangaza University

Tangaza University
TypePrivate
Established25 August 1986 (1986-08-25)
Religious affiliation
Catholic Church, AMECEA
ChancellorRev. Prof. Edward Etengu
Vice-ChancellorRev. Prof. Patrick Mwania
Undergraduates2,000 (2024)
Location
Nairobi
,
Kenya

01°20′55″S 36°44′56″E / 1.34861°S 36.74889°E / -1.34861; 36.74889
CampusLangata South Road, Lang'ata
Websitehttps://tangaza.ac.ke/

Tangaza University (TU) is a private university in Kenya. It is a chartered tertiary institution of higher learning, accredited by the Commission for University Education in Kenya.

Location

The university campus is located off Langata South Road, in the neighborhood called Lang'ata, a suburb of Nairobi, approximately 13 kilometres (8 mi) southwest of the city's central business district.[1]

History

The institution opened to students on 25 August 1986, with 20 students, as a constituent college of the adjacently-located Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA). It is owned by the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA). The college received official blessing from Cardinal Maurice Michael Otunga, Archbishop of Nairobi on 30 October 1987. On 2 May 2024, the President of Kenya, William Ruto, granted Tangaza University, a university charter. On that day the university separated from the CUEA and became an independent institution.[2]

Overview

As of 2008, the college had 1,206 students enrolled, "with 436 students studying in the School of Theology".[2] By 2024, the student enrollment at the university had increased to 2,000.[3]

Academics

The university is organized in three schools; (a) School of Arts and Social Sciences (b) School of Education and (c) School of Theology. The university also maintains the Institute of Philosophy and the Institute of Spirituality & Religious Formation. Some of the academic programs offered include the following:[2][4]

The university also offers many courses at diploma and certificate levels, as outlined here.[2]

Prominent alumni

See also

References

  1. ^ "Road Distance Between Nairobi Central Business District And Tangaza University Campus" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d e Janeffer Katila (29 April 2025). "Tangaza University: Courses Offered, Fees, Location & Campuses". The Kenya Times. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  3. ^ Wesley Omondi (6 May 2024). "Kenya: Tangaza University Granted Charter, Chancellor Prof Edward Etengu Pledges Commitment to Excellence". CISA News Africa. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  4. ^ a b ENHK (31 May 2025). "Tangaza University KUCCPS Approved Courses, Admissions, Intakes, Requirements, Students Portal, Location and Contacts". Education News Hub Kenya (ENHK). Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  5. ^ "Profile of The Rt. Rev. Simon Peter Kamomoe, Auxiliary Bishop of Nairobi". Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi. Nairobi, Kenya. December 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  6. ^ CMA (16 September 2022). "Pope Francis Appoints Father Hieronymus Emusugut Joya, IMC New Bishop Maralal". Consolata Missionaries Africa (CMA). Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  7. ^ Magdalene Kahiu (17 February 2022). "Vicar General of Kenya's Garissa Diocese Appointed Bishop, Pledges Servant Leadership". ACI Africa. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  8. ^ Paschal Norbert (19 October 2021). "Malawi: Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Tambala New Archbishop of Lilongwe". Catholic Information Service for Africa (CISA). Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 3 October 2025.



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