New medical programmes offered at the University of Nairobi.

Medical courses are among well-paying jobs in Kenya and many young people aspire to do these courses since their childhood but end up not doing it because of the tough requirement and tution fees that is involved. Government of Kenya in fact spends millions of money training medical students in many universities and colleges. The University of Nairobi is the best medical university in Kenya and trains the students at all levels of education.

The medical courses offered by the university of Nairobi majorly in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dental sciences and public health from undergraduate to doctor of philosophy level. All these courses are offered in the college of health sciences located in Chiromo campus of the University of Nairobi. The clinical departments are situated at Kenyatta National Hospital while the pre-clinical departments are located at the college of health sciences (Chiromo campus) of the University of Nairobi. The college of health sciences in the University of Nairobi has several schools and they are; school of medicine, school of nursing, school of public health, school of pharmacy and institute of tropical and infectious disease (UNITID).

The new medical courses offered at the University of Nairobi are mainly postgraduate programmes offered at respective schools under the college of health sciences. The only new undergraduate course offered is Bachelor of Science in medical laboratory science and technology.

The new courses offered at the school of medicine include Master of medicine (M.Med) in:

• Anaesthesiology.
• Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
• Paediatric Surgery.
• Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

There is also doctor of philosophy programmes offered in the same school (medicine) and they include;

• Ph.D in Anaesthelogy.
• Ph.D in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
• Ph.D in Paediatric Surgery.
• Ph.D in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

In the school of pharmacy, the new postgraduate (masters) programmes includes;

• M. Pharm. in Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance.
• M. Pharm. In industrial Pharmacy.

There is also doctor of philosophy programmes in the same school and they include Doctor of Philosophy degree in;

• Basic pharmacology.
• Applied Pharmacology.
• Clinical Pharmacology.
• Pharmaceutical Analysis.
• Pharmacognosy and Complementary Medicine.
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
• Pharmaceutics.
• Molecular Pharmacology.
• Industrial Pharmacy.
• Pharmacoepidemiolgy and Pharmacovigilance.

There is another postgraduate diploma course offered in the school of pharmacy in the University of Nairobi and is the postgraduate diploma in Pharmaceuticals Analysis.

The postgraduate programmes offered in the school of public health in the university of include;

• Master of Science in Health System Management.
• Master of Science in Public Health.
• Ph.D in Public Health.
• PGD (postgraduate diploma programmes) in Substance Abuse and Psychiatry Social Work.

There are only two postgraduate programmes offered at the institute of tropical and infectious diseases and they include;

• M.Sc. Medical Statistics; Tropical and Infectious Disease.
• PGD Biomedical Research Methodology; Tropical Disease.

For more information on the new medical courses offered in the college of health sciences at the University of Nairobi, contact:

Dean School of Pharmacy, Box 19676, Nairobi, Kenyatta Hospital campus,

Telephone number: 2726771/2726300 Extension 43791.

Email: [email protected].

 

Director, School of Public Health; Kenyatta National Hospital campus.

P.O. Box 19676-00202, Nairobi.

Telephone number: 27246

Email: [email protected].

 

Director, Institute of Tropical and Infectious Disease.

P.O. Box 19676-00202, Nairobi.

Telephone number: 2726765

Fax: 2726626

Email: [email protected].

 

 

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology in Kenya is the only university in Nyeri area in Central Kenya. The Dedan Kimathi University of Technology in Nyeri town began as a community project in 1972 named the Kimathi Institute of Technology. Dedan Kimathi University of Technology’s name comes from “Dedan Kimathi”, a freedom fighter in Kenya who lived in Central Kenya and largely accredited for the self governance freedom attained by Kenya from the British colonial government in 1963.

Kimathi Institute of Technology in Kenya was one of the institutions in Nyeri that trained in Certified Public Accounts(CPA). Kimathi Institute of Technology in Kenya was elevated to a university college of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology in Kenya in 2007 and was then renamed as Kimathi University College. Kimathi University College in Kenya served as a constituent college of JKUAT for five years until it was granted a university charter. The Kimathi University College became a fully fledged university in December 2012 in a ceremony presided by the then president Mwai Kibaki. The Dedan Kimathi University of Technology in Kenya was the first university to be granted a charter under the new universities act of 2012 and as such became the eighth public university established in Kenya.

Professor S. O. Keya was appointed as the Dedan Kimathi University of Technology first chancellor. In line with the vision of the Dedan Kimathi University of Technology to become a premier technology university in Kenya, there is an almost complete resource centre in Dedan Kimathi University of Technology that will serve multiple purposes.

The Dedan Kimathi University of Technology’s land spans close to 4km2- that totals to close to 1000 acres. This area includes a coffee plantation, a natural forest as well as area for expansion of Dedan Kimathi University of Technology. The Dedan Kimathi University of Technology is located approximately 6 kilometers from Nyeri town in Kenya along the Nyeri- Mweiga highway.

There are only 3 faculties in the upcoming Dedan Kimathi University of Technology. These faculties in Dedan Kimathi University of Technology in Kenya are the school of engineering that offers five degree courses in Kenya, the school of computing and information technology in Dedan Kimathi University of Technology that offers two degree courses in Kenya and the school of business in Dedan Kimathi University of Technology that offers two degree courses in Kenya. The school of computing and information technology in Dedan Kimathi University of Technology also offers a diploma in information technology in Kenya.

Scouting in Kenya is a well known activity in institutions of learning in Kenya. Scouts in Kenya comprise of Scout boys and Girl guides in Kenya. Scout practice in Kenya is an activity that was introduced by the Late Lord Baden Powell and Late Lady Olave Powell in the world and since then there has been a scouting movement in Kenya. One cannot buy scouting uniform in Kenya just from any where for it is a country wide scouting uniform in Kenya. Scouting uniform should perfectly match. Scouts shop in Nairobi is a shop to buy scout uniforms in Kenya. 

Kenya Scouts Shop in Nairobi has a wide range of camping equipment in Kenya like camping mattresses in Kenya, tents for camping in Kenya, bags for camping pursposes in Kenya, tool boxes for camping in Kenya and any equipment needed for adventure. Kenya Scouts shop in Nairobi is located along St. John Ambulance Lane in Nairobi CBD just off Parliament Road. Scouts Shop in Nairobi is the only shop in Nairobi specializing in selling scouts uniform in Kenya for boys and girl guides. For Kenyans intending to buy scouts uniforms and an assortment of scouts merchandise in Nairobi, you can access Scouts Shop near St John Ambulance offices in Nairobi.

The prices of scouts uniforms in Nairobi range with the scouts products and also depend on the size of the scouts uniform. All the scouting products and equipment are found there inclusive of all the equipments required for scouts camping in Kenya.

Scouts shop in Nairobi CBD price the scouting products well considering the scouting products in Kenya has a constant price for the past 10 years. Scouts shop is under the control of the government of Kenya. Scouts Shop is managed under the Ministry of Education in Kenya and therefore, all the scouting services provided in Nairobi Scouts Shop in Kenya are customed for all the citizens without discrimination. Over the years, customers have been satisfied, and they have continued to maintain their loyalty.

The Kenya Scouts Shop services are customer friendly which includes discounts, offers and after sales services. Main customers of Kenya Scouts Shop in Nairobi include anyone in need of scouting products and schools in need of scouting products in Kenya are encouraged to purchase these products in a wide range for the boys scouts uniform in Kenya and girl guides uniforms in Kenya. If anyone plans for a scoutscamping event in Kenya then Kenya Scouts Shop is the place to go for scouts shopping in Kenya. Those who want to shop online for scouts products in Nairobi can shop in Kenya Scouts Shop at http://www.kenyascouts.org/shop/ 

Anybody can be a scout or a girl guide irrespective of age in Kenya. For more enquiries about Kenya Scouts Shop, you can contact using the following numbers +254 020 244 6600, 2446601. Fax: +254020232788. Telesales form Kenya Scouts Shop are also available where one can order and get all that they need delivered at their door step on Kenya Scouts Shop mobile number 0722 675 265, 0758 949 879 or via Kenya Scouts Shop emailat  [email protected], [email protected]. You can shop online for scouts products in Nairobi via Kenya Scouts Shop website in Kenya at http://www.kenyascouts.org/shop/

Have you ever thought of becoming an adjudicator sitting before congregation of people singing and you are the person to make decision on the best people out of many who make presentations in theatre. Have also though of learning languages of other countries such as France and Germany? School of arts and social sciences in Moi University trains graduate in this fields and others such as diplomats, media, and religion.

The admission criteria for students in this school fall into two categories; personal sponsored students and government sponsored students. For those who want to apply on themselves (self-sponsored), they should ensure that they have obtained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E. for degree courses, C (plain) for diploma courses and C- for certificate courses. Those who passed their form four examinations, their government sponsorship depends on the cluster points.

The undergraduate programmes are categorised according to their levels. For instance the certificate courses offered at the school of arts and social sciences in Moi University are certificate in:

o   Creative Writing.

o   Specialized Writing.

o   Theatre.

o   Drama and Music Adjudication.

o   Educational Drama.

Diploma programmes:

They include diploma in:

o   Social Work.

o   Criminology.

o   Public Administration.

o   Religious Studies.

o   Children’s Literature.

o   Literacy Criticism.

o   Literacy Journalism.

o   Creative Writing.

o   Theatre.

o   Film.

Degree programmes:

The undergraduate (degree) programmes offered at school of arts and social sciences at Moi University includes:

a)      Bachelor of Arts in:

o   Geography.

o   Penology, Correction and Administration.

o   Kiswahili.

o   Linguistics, Media and Communication.

o   French.

o   Germany.

o   Education.

o   Music.

o   Social work.

o   Community Development.

o   Psychology.

b)      Bachelor of Science in Counselling Psychology.

For more information on the undergraduate programmes offered, you can contact:

Dean, School of Arts and Social Sciences,

P.O. Box 3900-30100, Eldoret, Kenya.

Telephone number: 053 43093.

Email address: [email protected].

Website: www.mu.ac.ke.

 

                           

 

One of the few well recognized universities in Kenya is Nairobi University. Chartered to offer a bachelor degree in veterinary medicine in 2013, the university has a well equipped lab and trained teachers to adequately teach students on medicine and its practices. Students at Nairobi University have the option of choosing their preferred department in medicine. They include;

• Animal production
• Clinical studies
• Public health pharmacology and toxicology
• Vet farm
• Vet anatomy and physiology
• Veterinary pathology, microbiology and parasitology

Admission criteria

As many other degree programs, the duration of the course takes 4 years with the student required to complete 56 units. The cost stands at Kshs.22, 700 for regular students and Kshs.75, 000 for privately sponsored students. To qualify for the bachelor degree program, there are certain admission requirements that have to be satisfied by the individual. They include;

• KCSE (Mean C+) and C+ passes in each of the four cluster subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology
• Or any Group III, IV and V; or Advanced Level Certificate: Two principal passes in Mathematics and Physics with subsidiary pass in Chemistry.
• Or an ordinary Diploma from a recognized institution with Credit Passes in the relevant subjects; or
• Higher National Diploma in pharmacy and veterinary medicine from a recognized institution with passes in relevant subjects; or
• Technical/Science Diploma from a recognized institution with Credit Passes in Mathematics and Chemistry from a recognized institution; or degrees in bachelor in science from a recognized institution; or other appropriate technical qualification at degree level.
• Individuals with professional certificates are also eligible for application

Location and contact information

In case of any enquiries visit theiradmission reception offices at the main campus administration block, 1st floor along university way. You can also telephone them at +254-20-318262 ext 28285 or 28213. Fax them at +254-20-245566 or you can email them at [email protected]. or you can visit them at their Upper kabete campus, on kapenguria road off waiyaki way. The institution can be contacted through their official email address at PO box 29053-00625 Nairobi. They can also be contacted through their phone number at 020-2181370 or fax number 254-02-361007. You can also email them at their official email address at [email protected]

The field of math is very crucial as it helps students perform well in major courses that are offered by the Kenyan university syllabus. It is important that students start seeking guidelines on how they can improve the performance of math in the country for the sake of helping them improve their chances of getting good and well paying jobs in the competitive market of Kenya. Some useful tips is outlined below.

Start group discussions

Sharing of ideas through discussion with friends is a very positive move that makes one perform well and achieve much in life. It is therefore of crucial benefit that teachers get better ways of motivating their students so as to find mechanisms that they can use to share ideas with friends and get help from them.

Regular practice

Famous wise people said that practice makes perfect and it is due to this reason that many people are encouraged to carry out more practice and achieve much in life. Practice makes a certain idea to stick more in the mind of a person and hence recalling becomes easy when similar questions come in examinations. It is advisable therefore for one to carry out as much practice as possible to improve their level of performing math.

Teachers Consultations

When students approach teachers, it is good for them to share and show the teachers the specific areas they are having hardships hence get assisted in an easy manner. Teacher pupil contact is very crucial as it makes the life of the student easy to get help from teachers that have better solutions and manner of handling the various academic challenges arising.

Regular mathematics contest and tests

Students will prepare more when they learn those exams are approaching. No one wants to fail so teachers should set more questions for the students to help them remain focus and improve their graphs pertaining performance in life.

 

The world is rapidly growing in technology and communication sector from analog to digitalized world.Maseno University has realized the technological advancement and is indeed in the lead of pioneering the use of modern technologies to not only realize equitable access to higher education through eLearning but also improve the quality of educational experience to its learners.The eCampus of Maseno university is one of the latest innovations made by Maseno University and was launched in September 2011 to facilitate online delivery of high quality certificate,diploma and degree programmes to distant learners in various parts of the country,the East African region and beyond.The eCampus is modeled around a web-based Learning Management System(LMS),electronic community and administrative centres for students and faculty.All programmes offered at the eCampus are primarily delivered through the internet/online with support materials provided on CD/DVD-ROM and print,with students taking sit-in on campus examinations at the end of each semester.The eCampus of Maseno University invites applicants who are suitably qualified candidates for certificate,diploma and degree programmes offered through eLearning.The eCampus gives candidates the opportunity to go after their dream courses at the same time keeping their jobs as well as being with their families and doing their daily activities.It quite good experience that requires self-discipline and good time management.

How to register and access learning materials in ecampus

For one to register for a course unit must log in using student portal username and password then follow the following procedure;

1.Select enroll for a course

2.Select category either PhD for Doctorate students,graduate for postgraduate students or undergraduate for Bachelor’s and Dilpoma students

3.Select academic program

4.Register for course units under the academic programmes by selecting icon next to the course title

To access learning materials one has to;

1.Log in

2.Select a course

3.Select document to access handouts

4.Select assignment to check or upload assignments

5.Select forum to have online discussion on a given topic with group members

6.Select chat to have real time discussions on a given topic with other students onlin

The eCampus has brought forth eStudents who are valuing the skills they acquire more than knowledge of the education they are equipped with.

The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Kenya is the most sought after qualification of all KASNEB exams in Kenya. This is not without reason as everyone needs some accounting knowledge in Kenya, especially business owners in Kenya. However, a good number of would be students of KASNEB in Kenya miss chances to register for KASNEB CPA exams in Kenya due to lack of understanding about the KASNEB exams registration process and dates in Kenya. The KASNEB CPA exam in Kenya is administered twice a year. The months KASNEB exams are done are May/June and November/December KASNEB exam cycles in Kenya.

To register for KASNEB exams to sit the May/June exams in Kenya, a student in Kenya needs to register for KASNEB exams by 30th November of the preceding year in Kenya. Late registration of KASNEB exams in Kenya is allowed up to one month after the deadline of the examination registration dates. In the case of May/June exams registration dates, the extended late registration is usually up to 30th December in Kenya. However, late registration of KASNEB examinations in Kenya attracts a 50% additional charge on the normal registration fee in Kenya.

Registration for the November/December KASNEB exams in Kenya should be done by 31st May of the same year in Kenya. Late registration of the November/December KASNEB exams in Kenya is allowed up to 30th June of every year, with an additional KASNEB exam fees charge of 50% for late registration in Kenya. The registration fees for CPA exams with KASNEB in Kenya and all other KASNEB exams in Kenya are Ksh 4,900 and Ksh 1,400 KASNEB annual registration renewal fee in Kenya. The KASNEB renewal fees in Kenya is paid from 1st July of every year, therefore, those who register as students in May have to pay advanced KASNEB renewal fees in Kenya.

After registering as a student of Kenya Accountancy and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB) in Kenya, one still has to enter for exams and pay for exams fees. Exam fees for KASNEB June exams in Kenya are payable by 15th March of every year. The KASNEB December exams are payable by 15th August of every year. KASNEB students in Kenya who just sat exams the previous cycle in Kenya are given special concession to register by 6th April of every year for the June KASNEB Exams, and 6th September for December KASNEB exams in Kenya. KASNEB Exam fees for the CPA exams in Kenya is Ksh 2,400 for each section of CPA part I, Ksh 3,000 for each section of CPA part II and Ksh 4,000 for each section of CPA part III in Kenya.

How to register for KASNEB exams in Kenya

When registering for KASNEB exams in Kenya, there are requisite KASNEB forms that need to be filled. Such KASNEB examination registration forms in Kenya can be obtained from any institution offering KASNEB courses in Kenya, Kenya National Library Services centers in Kenya, KASNEB offices at KASNEB Towers just off Hospital Road in Kenya or downloaded from the KASNEB website at www.kasneb.or.ke. The KASNEB Towers in Nairobi is in Upper Hill just near Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi. You board buses number 7c to Nairobi Community area from Kencom bus stage in Nairobi, to get to KASNEB offices in Nairobi.

Payment of KASNEB fees in Kenya can be done at the training institutions in Kenya or the stipulated KASNEB collection accounts in National Bank, Equity bank, Kenya Post Office Savings Bank and Co-operative bank branches all over Kenya. The forms for KASNEB examination registration and entry for CPA exams in Kenya together with the deposit slips are then left with the bank for delivery to KASNEB offices in Nairobi. This is the easiest mode of paying all your KASNEB fees in Kenya. More information on KASNEB exam fees, KASNEB examination dates, KASNEB eligibility, and mode of registration for KASNEB CPA examinations in Kenya and all other KASNEB exams can be found at the KASNEB website at www.kasneb.or.ke .

With each New Year, parents to school going children in Kenya are faced with the need for buying uniforms for their children. For most children, the clothes have worn out from continual wear over the previous year. For others, they have outgrown the uniforms they had in the previous year, and for the little few it is just the norm to have new uniforms in a new year as they go to a new class. For either of these reasons, uniform clothes shops in Kenya are usually flooded at the beginning of each year. From socks, to sweaters to dresses and shirts, most uniform shops in Kenya are usually overwhelmed and as such they make significant profits over these periods.

In Nyeri town in Central Kenya, there are two major uniform shops that have gained popularity over the years.Parents in Kenya mostly buy the uniforms in Nyeri from these various shops:

Homage Uniforms shop in Nyeri Town in Kenya

Homage Uniforms shop in Nyeri is one of the oldest shops in Nyeri town in Kenya. Homage Uniform shop in Kenya is a popular uniform shop that has been in operation for over two decades now. Homage Uniforms in Nyeri has been known to stock almost all the uniforms of all schools in Nyeri County in Kenya. Homage school uniforms shop in Nyeri is located at the periphery of the downtown stage in Nyeri town.

Homage school uniform outlet in Nyeri is strategically placed in a busy area of large populations in Nyeri, both Nyeri town inhabitants and travelers to towns in Kenya like Nairobi, Thika, Karatina, Murang’a and Othaya to name a few. Homage Uniforms stocks girl guides and boy scouts uniforms in Nyeri town too. Homage Uniforms shop also sell school materials in Nyeri and other school stuff including bed sheets and blankets for those with children in boarding schools in Nyeri county. Homage Uniforms shop stocks both primary school and secondary school uniforms in Nyeri.

Gakwanja Uniforms shop in Nyeri town in Kenya

Gakwanja Uniforms shop in Nyeri gained entry into the uniforms market in Kenya shortly after Homage Uniforms shop. Gakwanja Uniforms shop in Nyeri is located in Nyeri mid town, near the Kimathi University town campus in Kenya. Gakwanja Uniforms in Kenya has also been in operation for close to two decades. Though not as efficient as Homage Uniforms shop in Nyeri, Gakwanja Uniforms outlet in Nyeri also stocks a variety of uniforms mainly for Nyeri based schools in Kenya. Gakwanja Uniforms shop also deals with leather shoes as well as sporting shoes needed in a school environment.

KCA University is a well-known university in Kenya which was first established as an Accountancy college and Secretarial institution. However, due to the high education demand in Kenya, this institution has grown to become a university offering other various courses alongside accounts and secretarial studies. This university have also experienced growth as it has opened up various branches to ensure Kenyans access their educational services better and efficiently.

KCA University has a school of professional studies and which along the years have been known to provide best personnel in accounts, finance managers and auditors to the public and private sector in East and Central Africa. This graduates stand out to be the most skillful and competitive in the job market. Therefore this University has its main campus in Ruaraka and some of its branches are located in Nairobi Central Business District in the Eco Bank Tower, Kisumu Campus situated in Swan Centre Kisumu and Kitengela Campus at Kitengela Capital Centre.

KCA therefore have an On-going intake for July which will be offered in Full time and Part time Basis. The professional programmes which will be offered include;

• Accounting Technician Certificate (ACT)
• Information Communication Technology Technician (ICTT)
• Certified Public Accountants/Secretaries (CPA/CPS)
• Certified Securities Investment Analyst (CSIA)
• Certified Information Communication Technologist (CICT)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ACCA (UK)
• Association of Business Executives ABE (UK)
• Business Administration

The Certificate programmes which KCA University opt to offer to their successful students will include;

• Certificate in Entrepreneurship
• Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship
• Certificate in Leadership

Short professional courses will involve;

• Certified Real Estate Practitioner
• Linux
• CISCO (Level I to IV)
• International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
• Accounting Packages: Quick books, Sage, Pastel
• Computer Packages.

KCA offer this courses and are KASNEB recognized in that any examination sat by the students are from Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examination Board. This therefore enable the students though their enrollment to KCA University are directly registered by KASNEB. The Applicants therefore are urged to register with KASNEB by latest 30th of May, 2014.

Application Criteria:

• The interested applicants can visited any KCA University nearest to their locality and obtain the necessary application papers with a non- refundable fee of Ksh 500. The application forms can also be downloaded from their website at www.kca.ac.ke.
• The dully filled application forms are then submitted to any of the branches of KCA or forwarded to [email protected]. However for any enquiries, KCA can be reached by Facebook funpage KCAUniversityOfficial or twitter @KCAUniversity.