Five MUCE Academics Promoted to Senior Lecturer

MUCE has promoted five academic staff members from the rank of Lecturer to Senior Lecturer, marking another important milestone in the College’s commitment to academic excellence, research and quality teaching. The MUCE Governing Board approved the promotions at its 109th meeting on 14 August 2026, and they take effect from the same date.The newly promoted Senior Lecturers are Dr. John Ndila Mlyahilu, Department of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics; Dr. Fanuel Josephat Ligate, Department of Chemistry; Dr. Titus Luomba Ombori, Department of History, Political Science and Development Studies; Dr. Fokas Alois Nchimbi, Department of Languages and Literature; and Dr. Joseph Reginard Milinga, Department of Educational Psychology and Curriculum Studies. 

The promotions recognise the academics’ continued contribution to teaching, research and scholarly publication. Their advancement also reflects MUCE’s continued growth in academic capacity across the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Faculty of Education.The College Management congratulates the five academics on their well-deserved promotions and wishes them continued success as they take on greater responsibilities in teaching, research, mentorship and service to the University and the wider community.

Congratulations to our new Senior Lecturers!