Professor Rosebella Orangi Maranga brings extensive experience in higher education to her role as Vice Chancellor at Multimedia University of Kenya. Before this, she served as the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Administration, Finance, and Planning at the same institution. She also held the position of Full Professor of Zoology (Medical/Veterinary Entomology) and was the department chair at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).
A passionate advocate for quality education and strategic planning, Professor Maranga has led numerous initiatives in curriculum development, institutional policy, budget management, and program evaluation throughout her career.
Her leadership extends beyond academia. Professor Maranga is deeply committed to community development, actively participating in project management, resource mobilization, and community organization efforts.
Highly respected for her vision and results-oriented approach, Professor Maranga is known for her excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. Her dedication to transparency, efficiency, and the rule of law positions her to make significant contributions to the continued success of Multimedia University of Kenya.
EDUCATION
1995-1998: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Zoology, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
2016-2018: Master of Management and Leadership, Management University of Africa.
1988-1991: Master of Science (In Medical and Veterinary Entomology) University of Nairobi
1981-1985 Bachelor of Education (Science) Second Class Honours ( Upper Division) Kenyatta University
WORK EXPERIENCE
2014-to 2024 Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Finance and Planning Multimedia University of Kenya
2008-2012 Founding Director Gender and Mentoring Centre, JKUAT
2007 Gender officer, JKUAT
2002 to 2006: Chairperson, Department of Zoology, JKUAT
2001: Acting Chairperson, Department of Zoology, JKUAT (from time to time)
2009 – 2012 : Chairperson Professors Forum, JKUAT.
2003: Acting dean faculty of science, JKUAT
