University of Kigali leader elected to regional education post
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Grace Patrick Kihumulo, Director of Strategy at the University of Kigali in Rwanda, became the Secretary General of the East African Higher Education Quality Assurance Network (EAQAN).
He succeeded Dr Amaal Kinene Nsereko of Uganda after an election during EAQAN’s annual meeting in Kigali on September 10, 2026. Kihumulo also founded and leads EAQAN’s Rwanda chapter. EAQAN works to improve higher education quality and create consistent standards across East Africa.
Kihumulo plans to focus on training and professional development for quality assurance professionals in the region, and to strengthen partnerships between universities, regulators, and other groups. He stated his goal is to make the East African Common Higher Education Area a reality, allowing for easier student mobility and recognition of qualifications. The University of Kigali’s Vice Chancellor, Professor George Kimathi, praised Kihumulo’s election as recognition of his expertise and the university’s dedication to quality education.
The University of Kigali, a private institution in Rwanda, serves students from multiple countries and emphasizes research and international collaboration. EAQAN is based in Kampala, Uganda and works with institutions across East Africa to improve higher education.
