Where It All Started

An Idea Whose Time Had Come

The Birth of a Vision

Prof. Francis Wambua Mulwa (PhD) and Dr. Ruth Katunge Wambua (PhD) are the Founder Directors of Premese Schools and Colleges — a dream they have nurtured faithfully since 1992.

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.

Prof. Francis Wambua Mulwa (PhD) & Dr. Ruth Katunge Wambua (PhD)

Founder Directors — Premese Schools & Colleges

Founder Directors

Meet the Founders

Founder Director & Chairman

Prof. Francis Wambua Mulwa (PhD)

“Munyu Wa Ngai Nduiawa”

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.

Co-Founder Director

Dr. Ruth Katunge Wambua (PhD)

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.

Academic Journey

Prof. Mulwa’s Path to Excellence

Early Years
Began at village schools — Matiliku Secondary & Kawethei Secondary. A turning point came when his father rebuked his performance, igniting a fire for excellence.
1972
Attained Division One in EACE at Mumbuni High School, Machakos — equivalent to today’s KCSE Grade A-.
University of Nairobi
Diploma in Education — the first of many international academic qualifications.
Canada & Europe
- Diploma in Social Development (Community Development and Cooperatives) — Coady International Institute; Nova Scotia, Canada; St. Francis Xavier University
- MA in Development Studies — International Institute of Social Studies, The Hague; Netherlands (Holland)
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil) — University of Reading, UK; Britain
2004
PhD in Development Studies — University of South Africa (UNISA).
2012
Awarded Professorial Accolade by a government-accredited university in Spain. Conferred at Kigali, Rwanda.

15African Countries Reached Through Training

28Years of Training Delivery Across Africa
1992 – 2020

400+PREMESE COURSE GRADUATED RELEASED ANNUALLY
Across Africa

Acquiring Wings to Fly

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.

Dr. Ruth Katunge Wambua — PhD Graduation · University of Atlanta, USA · Supported by Prof. Mulwa

The Next Generation

Entry of Premese Junior Directors

Four accomplished professionals carrying the Premese legacy forward — each bringing world-class expertise from across the globe.

Charles Kyalo Wambua

Bank Technologist · USA

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.

Stephen Musyoki Wambua (Esq.)

Entrepreneur & Counselor

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.

Monica Mwende Wambua

Administrative Director · Premese Schools

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.

Maurice Mwendwa Wambua

Managing Director · Premese Schools

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 humble idea in 1992, Premese Africa pioneered Pan-African Training for Human Resource and Organizational Capacity Building, churning out thousands of astute leaders and managers, whose impact transformed community lives across Africa. Ultimately, Premese Schools and Montessori ECD College continue to stand as testimony to what God can do through dedicated, visionary leadership. He qualifies people of ordinary backgrounds to attain extraordinary results.

“If You Can Dream It, You Can Make It; For Happy Are Those Who Dream Dreams and Are Willing To Pay The Price To Make The Dreams Come True.”