1. Our Founder
Every great institution starts with a person of vision.
Architect Dr. Paul G. Ndarua
Born in 1934I, He arrived in Germany in November 1961, and was among sixty [60] African Boys who were housed by a Catholic Organization of Priests of White Brothers Community at Mulheim Kuhlendah 63. He undertook intensive learning of the German language for four months and was among ten students from various African countries selected to undertake professional courses at Trier [Bau Schule]. He later joined Hochbaus where he pursued studies in Architecture for 5 years. Afterwards, He got a job with an architect firm called Haake & Hochtief Construction in Essen city which is not far from Mulheim. He worked until November 1966, when he returned home to Kenya to help his fellow countrymen and women, which is what the white fathers wanted them to do after higher education in the Federal Republic of Germany.
2. Experience
Historic
Achievements.
With his qualifications from the Federal Republic of Germany, he was able to secure employment with the Ministry of Public Works in the year 1967. After Assessment and evaluation of his professional work He was registered as an Architect in the year 1974 and continued his career at the Ministry of Public Works, before joining Kenya Posts & Telecommunications Corporation (KP&TC). It is here that he rose to become Chief Architect and Head of the Department of Buildings from 1981 to 1990 — leading the design and construction of some of Kenya's most iconic structures, including but not limited to - the Teleposta Office Tower along Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi, Charlnda House along Tom Mboya street, Pamstech House in Westlands, et al.
3. Our Journey
Architect Ndarua & Associates
In July 1990, driven by a desire to do more, he founded Architect Ndarua & Associates Ltd (ANA Ltd) — a practice built on the belief that great design should be thoughtful and functional.
Dr. Ndarua's vision extended far beyond architecture. He was a passionate advocate for education, particularly for the girl child. In 1992, he founded St. Lucie Kiriri Girls Secondary School .It was among the pioneer private schools in Kenya and offers both 8-4-4 and IGCSE (The International General Certificate of Secondary Education).Some of its popular alumni include: Sanaipei Tande, 2015 Miss Kenya Runner Up Wendy Mueni and Mindi Sarro.
The enterprising businessman recognised the gender disparities affecting women pursuing technology and science-related courses, particularly at the tertiary level. This observation drove him to create an environment where women could come together and receive a holistic education. A decade later, in 2002, he founded Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology, the first women-only university in East Africa, which was awarded its full University Charter in 2022 by H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta. Today, with a population of over 1,500, the University offers diploma and bachelor's courses in fields including Mathematics, Computer Science, Psychology and Business Administration.
Today, ANA Ltd carries forward his extraordinary legacy — partnering with private and public sector clients across Kenya and the region, delivering inspired design from concept to completion.