CUEA Launches Institutional Scientific and Ethics Review Committee

The University has launched its Institutional Scientific and Ethics Review Committee (CUEA-ISERC), marking a significant milestone in the University's efforts to strengthen ethical standards and integrity in research.

The committee was officially launched on Thursday, August 6, 2026, during the University's Thursday Community Mass. Its establishment follows the accreditation of CUEA-ISERC by the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI).

Speaking during the launch, CUEA's Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation, Advancement and Partnerships, Prof. Damian Maingi , described the accreditation as a testament to the University's commitment to promoting responsible, credible, and impactful research.

"We gather not only to celebrate an institutional achievement but also to reaffirm our University's unwavering commitment to research excellence, ethical integrity, academic quality, and service to humanity," Prof. Maingi said.

He urged members of the newly inaugurated committee to discharge their responsibilities with wisdom, integrity, fairness, professionalism, and accountability. He further called on them to ensure that research protocols, proposals, and decisions reviewed by the committee meet the highest scientific and ethical standards while remaining anchored in the University's Christian values, mission, and vision.

Speaking on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academics and Student Affairs, Prof. Justus Munyoki , emphasized that credible research must be grounded in ethical practice. He described the establishment of the Ethics Review Committee as a timely achievement that will contribute to raising the profile and quality of research at the University.

Following their inauguration, members of CUEA-ISERC received a solemn blessing from the Mass Celebrant, Rev. Fr. Mark Busima, marking the formal beginning of their mandate.

Research is one of the three core pillars of CUEA, alongside teaching and community service. The establishment of the institutional ethics review mechanism strengthens the University's capacity to ensure that research undertaken within the institution meets recognized scientific and ethical standards while contributing meaningfully to society.

The launch further underscores CUEA's commitment to advancing research and innovation that responds to contemporary challenges while upholding the principles of academic integrity, human dignity, and responsible scholarship.

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