Rudolph Kwanue University RKU

OFFICIAL UPDATE ON DOCTORAL RESEARCH PROGRESS

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration

Candidate: Hon. Moses M. Kesselly
(Liberian National)

Institutional Framework: Gideon Robert University (GRU), Zambia (Awarding Institution)

Rudolph Kwanue University (RKU), Liberia (Facilitating Institution)

Rudolph Kwanue University (RKU) serves as a local academic facilitation and student support partner, assisting with recruitment, admission processing, and coordination for postgraduate studies.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is awarded solely by Gideon Robert University (GRU), Zambia, in accordance with its academic standards and regulations.

PROGRESS UPDATE
The candidate successfully completed the research proposal phase and defended the proposal on 12 February 2026.

SECOND DOCTORAL DEFENSE (Progress Seminar)

Date: 30 June 2026
Time: 2:00 PM Liberia Time (GMT / UTC+0)
4:00 PM Zambia Time (CAT / UTC+2)

Purpose: Presentation and review of research progress, methodology development, and preliminary findings before the academic panel.

FINAL DOCTORAL DEFENSE (VIVA VOCE)

Date: 08 September 2026

Time: 2:00 PM Liberia Time (GMT / UTC+0)
4:00 PM Zambia Time (CAT / UTC+2)

Venue: Gideon Robert University (GRU), Lusaka, Zambia

Purpose: Final academic defense of the completed doctoral dissertation before the official examination panel.

PROPOSED DEFENSE PANEL

1. Chairperson: Prof. Gideon C. Mwanza Chancellor, Gideon Robert University, Zambia

Panel Members:

2. Prof. Stephen Kelvin Sata, PhD – Lead Supervisor (Zambia)
3. Prof. Solomon E. Esomu, PhD – Co-Supervisor / Examiner (Nigeria)
4. Prof. Paul Allie Kamara, PhD – Co-Supervisor (Sierra Leone)
5. Dr. Alfred Mzizi, PhD – Co-Supervisor (South Africa)
6. Bishop Prof. Rudolph Q. Kwanue Sr., PhD – Founder & President, RKU (Liberia)
Institutional Representatives: Representative – Graduate Studies and Research Directorate (GRU)
7. Representative – Research Ethics Committee (GRU)

8. External Examiner(s) appointed by Gideon Robert University

GRADUATION (PROPOSED)

Date: 18 December 2026

Venue: Gideon Robert University, Lusaka, Zambia

Award: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration

Note: This schedule is subject to successful completion of all academic requirements and final approval by the relevant academic authorities of Gideon Robert University.

Issued for academic information and public awareness.

ATTENTION PLEASE!

To all newly appointed Student Council leaders, the Office of the President of RKU would like to host a strategy and acquaintance meeting with all of you on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Please respect time and be punctual.

Arrival Time: 10:30 a.m.
Meeting Starts: 11:00 a.m.
Meeting Ends: 12:00 p.m.

1. Samuel Lucky Sirleaf – President
2. Enoch N. Harris Sr. – Vice President
3. Prince George Varmie – Secretary General
4. Patient F. Yangean – Public Relations Officer (PRO)
5. Erica P. Kerdoe – Assistant Speaker
6. Jackson Nohngbay – Development Chairperson
7. Emmanuel S. Wilson – Senior Advisor
8. Bendu Kamara – Advisor
9. Younger Harris – Student Representative
10. Deraldlyn Eastman – RKU Queen
11. Cymboline P. Yeakai – Second RKU Queen
12. Natheline J. Mulbah – Treasurer
13. Tresia W. Soman – Social and Cultural Coordinator
14. Morris V. Vah – Speaker
15. Senator – To be announced later
16. Marcuson Bahn Jr. – Student Coordinator
17. Josephine Siaka – Financial Secretary
18. Janett Y. Sembeh – Assistant Financial Secretary
19. Joel Gbamo – Chaplain / Prayer Director

The full management team of the University will be present to meet with you, discuss future plans, and share more information about the progress and development of the institution.

Signed:
Office of the President
Rudolph Kwanue University (RKU)