Dennis Awori appointed new USIU-Africa chancellor as Manu Chandaria’s term ends

United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa)
has announced the appointment of Ambassador Dennis Awori as its new Chancellor,
effective April 10, 2025.

The university’s Board of Trustees chairperson, Prof. Eileen
B. Wilson-Oyelaran, stated that Ambassador Awori will serve a five-year term.

“We are honored to welcome Ambassador Dennis Awori as he
takes on this esteemed role,” Prof. Oyelaran remarked. “His leadership will be
instrumental in expanding the university’s impact in higher education across
Kenya, Africa, and beyond.”

A seasoned diplomat and business executive, Ambassador Awori
boasts an illustrious career spanning over four decades across various sectors
including mobility, healthcare, renewable energy, agriculture, manufacturing,
mining, banking, and technical education.

His extensive experience demonstrates a deep commitment to
innovation, strategic leadership, and sustainable development across East
Africa and the continent.

Currently, Ambassador Awori serves as the Chairperson and
Country Delegate of CFAO Mobility Kenya Limited and CFAO Kenya Limited.

He is also the Executive Director of CFAO SAS (Paris), a
subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corporation of Japan. His diplomatic service
includes serving as Kenya’s Ambassador to Japan from 2004 to 2009, during which
he led efforts to establish the Kenyan Embassy in Korea.

Educationally, Ambassador Awori holds a Bachelor of Science
degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Manchester.

He has completed Management Development Courses at Ashridge
University in the UK and Emory Business College in the USA.

His leadership roles extend to chairing the Governing
Council of the Kenya Technical Trainers College (KTTC), overseeing its
evolution into the Kenya School of Technical, Industrial, Vocational, and
Entrepreneurship Training (TVET).

He also played a key role in launching the Toyota Kenya
Foundation, the Toyota Kenya Academy, and the David Wambuli Technical Training
College.

The Board of Trustees also took the opportunity to commend
outgoing Chancellor Dr. Manu Chandaria, recognizing his over two decades of
dedicated service.

 “Dr. Chandaria’s
leadership, support, and commitment have set a high standard for the
university,” Prof. Oyelaran noted.

“His contributions include serving as a member of the Board
of Trustees, Chair of the Board, and Chancellor, as well as endowing the
Chandaria School of Business. We are deeply grateful for his service and look
forward to honoring his legacy.”

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