University of Kigali Leadership Team
Message From The Vice Chancellor
I am honoured to lead a university that is dedicated to excellence in education, research, and community engagement. Since our inception in 2013, the University of Kigali has grown into a vibrant academic community committed to fostering innovation, critical thinking, and societal impact.
Our mission is to provide a high-quality education that equips our students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. We offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our student body and the demands of the global marketplace.
At the University of Kigali, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. Our state-of-the-art facilities, experienced faculty, and dynamic curriculum are all geared towards ensuring that our students receive the best possible education.
We are proud of our role in shaping the future leaders of Rwanda and beyond. Our graduates are known for their intellectual rigour, ethical grounding, and commitment to service. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our academic programs, research initiatives, and the many opportunities available at the University of Kigali.
Thank you for considering the University of Kigali as your partner in education. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.
Prof Danson K. Musyoki
Rapporteur, Governing Body
Vice Chancellor, University of Kigali
Prof. Danson has over 30 years of Academic and Industrial Experience in Finance, Accounting, Audit Risk and Business Management. Having worked at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa for over 12 years and other Universities within and outside Kenya, he has acquired the ethos, experience and expertise required to promote and oversee Quality Teaching and Learning in Higher Learning Institutions, University Research and Innovations, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and Networking, which are the core functions of a University.
He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in Finance from Gulu University, a Public University in Uganda. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree with a Double Major Specialization in Accounting and Finance from University of Nairobi, Kenya and a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Accounting Option Degree from University of Nairobi, Kenya. He is a Registered and Practicing Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), a Registered and Practicing Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR) and a Registered Member and Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of United Kingdom (ACCA-UK), with an Advanced Diploma in Accounting from the same Association.
He has taught and supervised research project/theses for Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs. Additionally, he has taught Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Finance and Accounting courses and supervised several PhD candidates. Prof. Danson has acted on several occasions as Director of Graduate School of Business at Catholic University of Eastern Africa and has conducted research and published widely in peered and referred Finance and Accounting journals and articles. He has attended many international conferences and workshops and has been an External Examiner for Mount Kigali University, Rwanda.
Prof. Danson is also a Registered and Practicing Member of the Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analyst of Kenya (ICIFA), a Registered Member of Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment of United Kingdom (MCSI-UK), a Registered and Certified Public Secretary by the Registration of Certified Public Secretaries Board of Kenya (RCPSB), a Registered Member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPS-K) and a Member of the American Finance Association (AFA). He was the Vice Chancellor and Professor of Finance at KIM University, Kigali, Rwanda, after serving as Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics, Research, Administration and Finance at the same University until November, 2019. He was also the Acting Vice Chancellor and Associate Professor of Finance at University of Kigali, Rwanda until March, 2018. Prior to this role, he was the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics and Research as well as an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Kigali. Prof. Danson is a Research Professor with an Independent Research Firm, Institute of Research Analysis.