International Leadership University Kenya

The International Leadership University (ILU) exists to develop and educate future leaders of integrity and vision who will become world-changers, leading beneficial societal transformation. 

Our world today is in crisis because, in many countries business, labor and government are led by corrupt leaders who lack character and vision for building a better nation and world for the institutions and people they lead. 

ILU is a network of accredited universitites, colleges, schools and ministries in Africa with the common purpose and mission of educating and producing emerging national leaders of integrity, vision and skill.

Vision
The vision of the university is to be -a world class university- for advancing biblical values through academic excellence and transformational leadership.

Mission
The mission of the University is -to educate and train Christ like visionary leaders to spearhead holistic transformation in Africa and the world.

This mission is expounded in the following statements:

Purpose Statement
The purpose of the University is to educate and train men and women in order to equip them to provide leadership to the Church and society based on biblical priorities, and to spearhead spiritual, social and cultural transformation in Africa and the world.

Business Statement
The International Leadership University is a non-profit institution, committed to offer quality education which is self-sustainable.

Value Statement
Dependence on God: Seeking Gods guidance and trusting Him in all endeavors.

• Passion for the Great Commission: Captivation to make obedient Disciples of Christ in all educational and training endeavors.
• Moral Integrity: A biblical lifestyle and practice of honesty, justice and righteousness.
• Biblical Stewardship: Responsible, fair and transparent use of resources, gifts and talents.
• Passion for Excellence: Pursuit of the highest standards of performance in teaching and learning, research, practical ministry, governance and delivery of services.
• Contextual Relevance: Commitment and pursuit of biblically consistent relevance to the Church and society.

Philosophy

The International Leadership University - Kenya is an evangelical Christian University, whose philosophy shall consist of the Statement of Faith as outlined in section 5 of the Statutes.

Christian spiritual values form the foundation of all the objects, functions and, programs of the University. The determination of curriculum; the selection of students, lecturers, and administrators; the requirements for graduation; the character expectations of staff, students, administrators, and lecturers; and the means used for funding and development are all based on biblical values.

Why study at International Leadership University Kenya

The International Leadership University (ILU) exists to develop and educate future leaders of integrity and vision who will become world-changers, leading the beneficial societal transformation. Our purpose and mission is of educating and producing emerging national leaders of integrity, vision, and skill.

Vision A world-class university for advancing biblical values through academic excellence and transformation leadership.

Mission To educate and train Christ-like visionary leaders to spearhead a holistic transformation in Africa and the world.

Core Values

• Dependence on God
• Passion for the Great Commission
• Moral Integrity
• Passion for Excellence
• Contextual Relevance

International Leadership University Kenya - History

International Leadership University ? ILU (formerly Nairobi International School of Theology) is situated 5 kilometers from the city centre in a quiet and serene neighborhood on Mtito Andei Road off the roads Jabavu and Lenana, a block from Kilimani Police Station.

Roots

The roots of the International Leadership University (ILU) are found in the philosophy and history of Campus Crusade for Christ International (CCCI).  Campus Crusade for Christ, which in Kenya is known as Life Ministry, Kenya.

In the 1970s, Campus Crusade for Christ International began its work in East Africa. At this time it was observed that no evangelical theological graduate level theological institution existed in Africa which could integrate the highest standards of academic excellence in the study of scripture with the best, most practical methods of communicating that truth to a dying world. There was a cry for one such institution from many sectors.

In response to the growing need for a graduate level theological institution, the school was established in 1980 by the Campus Crusade for Christ (CCC), International. In that year, the first Board of Directors initially had the seminary legally incorporated in Kenya as International Christian Graduate University and began its first classes in August 1981 with five full-time students.

In 1980, six people formed a Board of Directors and legally incorporated International Christian Graduate University in Kenya. In August 1981, the University admitted the first Master?s Degree class comprising five full-time students.   Qualified administrative staff and lecturers began their work at the institution and the first class of students graduated from NIST in June 1983.

The University endeavored to maintain a distinct emphasis on a balanced and integrated approach to academic excellence, character formation, field ministry orientation and transformational leadership development. In 1983 the first class of students graduated.

In 1985 Rev. Prof. Lazarus Seruyange became the first African Principal of NIST. In 1989 Dr. Dela Adadevoh became the first African Provost. By January 2003 total enrolment had reached 153 and NIST had a library book collection of 27,000. Mr. Bekele Shanko, a Statistician and Director of Affairs for CCC Southern and Eastern Africa became the NIST Provost in July, 1997. Dr. Benjamin Musyoka was installed as the School?s third Principal in June 2003. Prof. Emmanuel Bellon was appointed Vice- Chancellor in 2008 followed by Prof Eric Aseka in 2013.

In 1989, the school was registered by the Kenya Commission for Higher Education (CHE) as a degree granting university that existed before 1985 Act of Parliament. In 1993 NIST became the first graduate level seminary in Africa to be accredited by the Accrediting Council for Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA).

The institution established a reputable history of high quality theological training for Christian ministers for the entire African continent. On May 24th, 1985 the International Christian Graduate University changed its name to Nairobi International School of Theology (NIST), a name it retained until June 2012 when it became International Leadership University in accordance with the approval of the Commission for Higher Education (CHE) on June 11, 2012.
In February 2008, NIST acquired 50 acres of land in Kitengela, Kajiado as required by the Commission for Higher Education (CHE), Commission for University Education (CUE), under which the University is seeking to be chartered, further to its current accreditation to the Accrediting Council for Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA). The university diversified her programs to include programs in leadership, governance, counseling and psychology, theology, missions, business and entrepreneurship, management, education, community development, Peace & Conflict at various levels.

On August 26th, 2014 the University received its Letter of Interim Authority (LIA), following the removal of ?registered universities? category by parliament. The LIA is to subsequently lead to the granting of a Charter by the Commission for University Education under the name International Leadership University.

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