Rev. Dr. Jean Paul Atsu Dodzi Savi, SJ., is a Togolese Jesuit, historian, and Director of the Jesuit Historical Institute in Africa (JHIA). He earned doctorates in Church History from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and in Contemporary History from Université Lumière Lyon II in France, complemented by specialized archival training at the Vatican School of Palaeography, Diplomatics, and Archivistics.
His research explores the history of Christianity and Catholic missions in Africa, the intersection of politics and the Church’s mission, and the dynamics of colonial and postcolonial history. As Director of JHIA, he guides the Institute’s mission to preserve Jesuit heritage and advance scholarship on Africa’s religious and historical traditions.
E-mail: director.1@jhia.ac.ke
Mr Geoffrey Obatsa is the Administrative Assistant at The Jesuit Historical Institute in Africa. His core duty is to provide administrative support to the institute. He is also the head of the library department where he also works on digital conservancy of documents and the maintenance and expansion of the Africa Thesis Bank and the Jesuit Sources in Africa. He is a graduate of JKUAT with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Certificate in Counselling Psychology from the Tec Institute of Management.
E-mail: admin.assist@jhia.ac.ke
Mr Denis Munyua is an Information Communication and Technology specialist. He oversees the day to day running of the JHIA’s information systems and infrastructure and takes care of the institute’s digital archives.
Email: ict.admin@jhia.ac.ke
Mr Philip Opiyo is a full-time Office Assistant and Librarian at JHIA and takes part in the process of cataloging books, documents, binding and restoring damaged books. He holds a Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management and a Bachelor of Commerce from Mount Kenya University in Nairobi.
Email: library.assist@jhia.ac.ke