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Vision:  IUCEA becomes an exemplary common higher education area for a prosperous and sustainable East African Community by 2030.

Mission: To encourage and develop mutually beneficial collaboration between Member Universities and between them and Governments and other organizations, both public and private

IUCEA Core Values:  Accountability, Transparency, Unity, Diversity, Integrity, Professionalism and Teamwork

IUCEA executive members visiting IUCEA premise

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

The Executive Committee of IUCEA is pleased to announce that Prof. Idris A. Rai has been appointed Acting Executive Secretary, effective 1 October 2025, following the transition of Prof. Gaspard Banyankimbona to his new role at the African Union as Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation. This strategic leadership appointment ensures uninterrupted momentum in advancing IUCEA’s mission during a pivotal period for regional higher education integration

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