Where It All Started
About the Founder Directors
The Birth of a Vision
Premese Africa Development Institute (PADI), a Pan-African Training entity, was the mother company which gave birth to Montessori Early Childhood Development (ECD) Teacher Training College and Four Primary and Junior Secondary Schools.
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 slowed down PADI training activities, giving way to the option of expansion and greater consolidation of schools and the ECD College — turning a challenge into a season of growth.
Meet the Founders
Prof. Mulwa's story is one of remarkable transformation — from a playful village school pupil with a poor KCPE grade, to attaining Division One in EACE (equivalent to KCSE Grade A-) at Mumbuni High School in 1972.
He holds a PhD in Development Studies from UNISA (2004) and was awarded a Professorial Accolade by a government-accredited university in Spain, conferred at Kigali, Rwanda in 2012.
He has lectured at Tangaza Catholic University, St. Paul's University, and Africa International University — and authored numerous academic books and journals used in universities across Africa.
A product of Kenya's Precious Blood Girls High School, Dr. Ruth began her career as a P1 teacher before rising to S1 Post-Primary Teacher status.
She earned her BEd from Daystar University in Nairobi, then her Master's Degree in Educational Counseling from Durham University in Britain — before resigning from the Teachers Service Commission in 1999 to launch a private Montessori Teachers Training College.
She later completed her PhD at Kenyatta University, graduating at the University of Atlanta, USA.
Prof. Mulwa's Path to Excellence
Pan-African Impact
Prof. Mulwa and his team of graduate professional trainers traversed 15 African countries conducting training for capacity building through short courses. Eventually, they launched academic courses leading to Diplomas and Certificates accredited by the Ministry of Education in Kenya.
Course participants were drawn from Community Based Organisations (CBOs), Government-Sponsored Programme Managers, NGOs, Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs), and Self-Employed Entrepreneurs across Africa.
Premese Africa assembled a team of seasoned graduate trainers — men and women — who raised the bar with a rare standard of quality professional training on the continent. Some went on to earn PhDs and become university lecturers. Others rose to prestigious positions in Parliament and County Assemblies.
We give all glory to God.
Entry of Premese Junior Directors
Four accomplished professionals carrying the Premese legacy forward — each bringing world-class expertise from across the globe.
A graduate of Lincoln University (USA) with a BSc in Finance and Banking, Charles completed his secondary education at the prestigious Alliance Boys High School. He has spent over 26 years as a Bank Technologist in the USA, consulting with numerous banks in finance and banking technology. He has a young family with one child.
A graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, Canada — following his secondary education at the prestigious Meru High School. Stephen draws on eight years of Canadian experience to run a diverse portfolio of rentals, bore-hole irrigated farming, and online counseling for young people. He has a young family with one child.
From Kenya High School to Daystar University (BA Communications) and Regis University, USA (MA in Human Resource Management, Finance & Accounting), Monica also served as a Public Notary in Houston, Texas. She now leads Premese Schools as Administrative Director and is a mother to two daughters.
A graduate of Daystar University (BA Community Development) and International Leadership University, Nairobi (MA Organizational Leadership). Maurice is a Certified Professional Mediator following his secondary education at Sunshine Secondary School, Nairobi. He currently serves as Managing Director of Premese Schools.
A Legacy Built on Faith, Excellence & Service
From a quiet idea in 1992 to a Pan-African network of schools, colleges, and thousands of transformed lives — Premese Schools & Colleges stands as a testament to what God can do through dedicated, visionary leadership.