During the period when Levy Mwanawasa was president (2002 to 2008), the college began transforming into a university, a process that concluded while Michael Sata was in office (2011 to 2014).

[1] Kwame Nkrumah University was established by Part IV, Section 14 of the Higher Education Act No.

Kwame Nkrumah University has a new state of the art Library which is located at the west campus.

[6] Care Taker Committee of Kwame Nkrumah University composed of Dr. Yusuf Ahmed (chairperson), Mrs. Sherry Anne Thole (Vice Chairperson), Dr. Christopher Mazimba, Dr. Elizabeth Nkumbula, Mr. Felix A. Nkandu, Dr. Phoebe Albina Bwembya, Hon.

Prof Hellicy Ng'ambi Vice Chancellor and Dr. Judith C.N.Lungu (Deputy Vice Chancellor) of Kwame Nkrumah University [1] Nkruman Times Nkrumah University media Netball, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Rugby, Badminton, Tennis.