Maseno University quickly realized the niche created in public health and community development nexus due to explosion in information,advanced technology and the increased movement of people and culture and took a step forward to establish the School of Public Health and Community Development (SPHCD)to address the obtaining problems and challenges for the Great Lakes region and beyond under the leadership of Dean of the School of Public Health and Community Development Prof.Rosebella Onyango.On completion,the graduate of the school of Public Health and Community development becomes equiped with practical knowledge in public health,biomedical sciences and technology,applied research and community outreach for enhancement of economic,social,cultural and technological advancement of communities in Kenya and also other countries.The graduates of the school are able to complement human resource with related qualification.

The School of Public Health and Community has several departments which include:

       -Department of Biomedical Sciences

       -Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

       -Department of Public Health

The School of Public Health and Community Development(SPHCD) has well qualified and experienced lecturers who are ready and work hard to fully equip the students with enough knowledge in the fields of healthcare,medical research,health consultancy and any health related issue.The Biomedical Sciences offered by the school include Pharmaceutical Sciences,Medical Biotechnology courses and Medical Laboratory courses.Some of the units/subjects are common units which are shared by the students from the different departments.The SPHCD offers both diploma courses,degree courses and postgraduate courses both master’s degree and Philosophy of Doctorate(PhD) courses.

Courses offered by the School of Public Health and Community Development

Diploma programmes

• Diploma in Medical laboratorysciences
• Diploma in HIV and AIDS Determinants
• Diploma in Prevention and Management
• Diploma in Health Economics
• Diploma in Community Health

Undergraduate courses

• Bachelor of Science in Public Health with IT
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with IT
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences with IT
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Biotechnology with IT
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory with IT

Postgraduate courses

Master programmes

• Master of Science in Family Development and Technology
• Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences
• Master of Science in Public Health
• Master of Science in Community Nutrition and Development
• Master of Science in Biomedical Science and Technology

PhD Programmes

• Doctor of Philosophy in Nutrition
• Doctor of Philosohy in Public Health
• PhD in Biomedical Science and Technology
• PhD in Community Nutrition and Development

 

No doubt many Kenyans have already heard about the various discoveries of natural resources that are being made in coastal, arid and semi-arid lands. Lands such as Turkana, which previously held little appeal, are suddenly gained regional recognition. Natural resources in Kenya encompass, aquatic life, fauna and floral, water-catchment areas and wetlands. These are resources that are unfortunately not given the adequate attention where protection is concerned. Human beings encroach on wetlands and act surprised when they encounter floods or other disasters. Forests and animals are in danger of becoming extinct due to the lack of proper knowledge and will power to protect them. It is for this reason that courses such as Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management are important.

Admission Criteria:

Individuals who want to undertake Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management should have met the following criteria:

• Individuals should have achieved the minimum entry requirements for the university.
• Individuals who want to apply for the course should have obtained at least grade B- in Biology or B in Biological sciences, B- in Geography, C+ in Chemistry or B- in physical science and C+ in mathematics at K.C.S.E. or equivalent examination. 
• Individuals who have obtained at least a C grade in Agriculture or Economics at K.C.S.E. or equivalent examination will have an added advantage when they apply for the course.
• Individuals who are outstanding Diploma holders who have passed with Distinction, Credit or the equivalent in Range Management, Animal Husbandry, Animal Hea,lth, Forestry, Wildlife and other related fields will have the chance to be admitted for the course.

 

Duration of the Course

The Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management course takes place over a period of four academic years for regular students. This is a full time study. Individuals who are pursuing part-time studies shall be put on a tailor made programme to ensure that they cover all the units. The semester will go on for a period of 15 teaching weeks and a 2 week examination period. Individuals who are accepted into the course must ensure they cover all the required units including undertaking the various examinations and assessments. The course costs Ksh 110,000 per year.

For more information, individuals can contact:

KISII UNIVERSITY

P.O. Box 408 (40200), Kisii, Kenya.

Tel: 058-30826

E-mail:

Information Desk: [email protected]

Every year there is usually increase number of students who finish their form four education in Kenya after doing Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE) examination. Those who get B (plain) and above at KCSE are normally sponsored by the government of Kenya do pursue degree courses of their choice as a kind of appreciation for working hard while in secondary schools. There only pay small amount of school fees because their tution fees are paid by the government of Kenya.

The students who did not attain a mean grade of B (plain) but got C+ (plus) and above in KCSE are also eligible to pursue degree courses in any accredited university in Kenya in both private and public universities. They can do this by enrolling for a programme called privately sponsored students programmes because they will be paying their own fees. The privately sponsored student progrmme in Kenya was introduced in Kenya in 1999 as way of accessing education to all Kenyans (both poor and rich people).

Rongo University College (constituent college of Moi University) is among the institutions that allow students who got C+ (plus) and above at KCSE to enroll for programmes under the privately sponsored students programmes (PSSP). This institution is located in Rongo town on Kitere Hill and offers courses ranging from certificate to doctor of philosophy level.

If you wish to apply for any given programme at Rongo University College, there is away to do it. The first thigh is to obtain an application form. These application forms can be obtained from Rongo University College main campus at Kitere Hill. The other places where you can obtain the application forms is from the campuses of Rongo university college and they include:

• Rongo university college town campus (Rongo town). This is located in Nyasiyo plaza (first floor) which is near Rongo post office in Rongo town.

• Rongo university college Migori town campus. This campus is located in Msomi Complex in Migori town.

• Awendo town campus of Rongo university college. This is located in Kodede plaza.

People who cannot be able to reach main campus or other campuses of Rongo university college, can download the application forms from the website at www.ruc.ac.ke. Once you obtain the application form, you will have to fill it and send back to the university (Rongo university college) upon the payment of non-refundable fees by banker’s cheque. The non-refundable fee for diploma and certificate is Kshs.500, Kshs.1000 for undergraduate and Ksh.2000 for postgraduate programmes and it is addressed to Rongo University College.

The dully filled application forms can be returned to the university through post office, courier or by hand delivery to:

The Director of Privately Sponsored Students Programme (PSSP),

Rongo University College

P.O. Box 103 – 40404, Rongo, Kenya.

Telephone: 0770308256

Website: www.ruc.ac.ke.

 

 

Kenya Accountancy and Secretaries National and Examination Board (KASNEB) were founded by the Government of Kenya in 1969, according to Accountancy Act Cap 531 of the laws of Kenya. The board is mandated to develop syllabus, conduct technicians and professional examinations, accountancy, governance, Information Technology, management and certification of candidates. It also involves in accreditation of institutions offering various courses. KASNEB works towards producing professionals that compete favorably in the job market by offering quality examinations in the following areas: governance, accountancy, management, Information Technology, Finance and other related fields.

For an institution to offer a program that need KASNEB examinations, it must first be assessed to ascertain that it satisfy the KASNEB accreditation requirements. Some institutions are fully accredited by KASNEB; others have attained interim accreditation while others are still waiting for re-assessment for full accreditation. The following is a list of institutions that have been fully accredited by KASNEB.

• Alphax college-Eldoret
• Bartek Insitute –Eldama Ravine
• East Africa School of management-Nairobi
• Eldoret polytechnic- Eldoret
• Elgon View Commercial college- Eldoret campus
• Embu College- Embu
• Graffins College- Nairobi
• Excel Institute of Professionals-Thika
• JKUAT- main campus Nairobi
• JKUAT-Nakuru Campus
• Kabete Technical Training Institute- Nairobi
• Kaiboi Technical Training institute-Eldoret
• KCA University- Nairobi
• KCA university-Kisumu campus
• Kenya School of Credit management-Mombasa
• Kigali Institute of management- Kigali Rwanda.
• Kisumu Polytechnic-Kisumu
• Kiambu Institute of science and Technology-Kiambu
• Meru Technical Training institute-Meru
• Mt. Kenya University -Nkubu campus
• Mwangaza college-Nakuru
• Nairobi Institute of Business studies-Ruiru campus
• Muranga University college- Muranga
• Machakos University college-machakos
• Maaron Business School- Duoala, Cameroon.
• Ol’lessos Technical training Institute- Lessos
• Nishkam Saint Puran singh Institute-Kericho
• Orbit School of management Studies-Nairobi
• PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute-Nairobi
• Rift valley Technical Training Institute-Eldoret
• Rongo University College –Rongo
• School of Finance and Banking –Kigali, Rwanda.
• Sigalagala Technical Training institute-Kakamega
• Rware College of accounts-Nyeri.

 

For more information visit www.kasneb.or.ke

or contact through:

Mobile: 0722201214

Email: [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

The Riara University in Kenya is the latest addition to the Riara Group of Schools. The Riara Group of Schools in Kenya was founded by Dr Eva and Paul Gachukia. The Riara primary school in Kenya and Riara high school in Kenya were opened up in 2000, and they have been in operation since then. The Riara University in Kenya goes back in history to close to four decades. The Riara University in Kenya has its roots from as far back as 1974. The Riara University in Kenya has four functional faculties namely:

The Riara School of Business faculty in Kenya; The Riara School of Business offers undergraduate studies in Business Administration in Kenya with majors in finance, marketing and accounting. The business department of Riara University in Kenya also offers diploma courses in Kenya specifically diploma in supply chain management, diploma in procurement as well as diploma in business management. Higher diploma courses in consultancy, social entrepreneurship and business ethics in Kenya are also available in the business department of Riara University. 

The Riara School of Law in Kenya; The Riara University also offers undergraduate courses in Law in Kenya. The Riara University in Kenya is equipped with a state of the art moot court room as well as rigorous legal writing programs that ensure fully endowed law graduates in Kenya at the end of the four year law study within the Riara University campus in Kenya. 

Riara School of Education in Kenya; For those with an interest in pursuing education studies in Kenya, the Riara University offers undergraduate course in Education in Kenya with majors in Mathematics and Arts. The Riara University in Kenya also has undergraduate programs for Education humanities such as Geography and religious studies in Kenya.

Riara University campus in Kenya is located in Nairobi city. The Riara University in Nairobi is located off Ngong Road along Mbagathi way. The Riara University main campus in Kenya is approximately 20 minutes drive away from the Nairobi central business district. Riara University campus along Ngong Road can be accessed through Haile Sellasie Avenue or Kenyatta Avenue right past Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi to Mbagathi way by private means in Kenya. The Public means to Riara University main campus along Ngong Road in Nairobi can be accessed via matatu Numbers 7C that ply the Kenyatta National Hospital route in Nairobi and can be boarded at the famous Kencom stage in Nairobi city.

 

   Maseno university is determined and committed to provide quality education to all groups of candidates not only those who pass well in their KCSE and qualify for degree courses but also cater for the other students who are interested in carrying on their higher education but have not qualified the entry requirements for the degree courses by offering diploma courses which may finally usher the students to undertake degree courses in the related courses.The minimum entry requirement for diploma courses in Maseno University is C plain in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education(KCSE).These diploma courses are offered in the constituent campuses such as City Campus-Kisumu,Homabay Campus and Bondo campus.This is offered several schools.

The Diploma courses offered in different Schools in Maseno University

• School of Arts and Social Sciences

–Diploma in film and Theatre studies                     – Diploma in Music

-Diploma in Religion                                                 -Diploma in Theology

-Diploma in journalism and mass media               -Diploma in Public Relations

-Diploma in French                                                    -Diploma in Social work

             -Diploma in Music production and Technology

• School of Mathematics and Acturial Sciences

-Diploma in Acturial Sciences

• School of Education

-Diploma in Entrepreneurship                        -Diploma in Environmental studies

-Diploma in Early childhood education           -Diploma in sign language interpretation

-Diploma in Guidance and Counselling           -Diploma in Disability

-Diploma in Special needs education               -Diploma in School Administration                                   -Diploma in Educational Administration

• School of Biological and Physical Sciences

-Diploma in Analytical Chemistry                         -Diploma in Hospitality management

-Diploma in Travel and Tourism

• School of computing and informatics

-Diploma in Information and Communication Technology

• School of Planning and architecture

-Diploma in Urban management        

-Diploma in monitoring and evaluation                                                                                                                                                    

• School of Public Health and community Development

-Diploma in HIV and AIDS determinants                     -Diploma in community health

-Diploma in Health economics                                      -Diploma in Prevention and Management

-Diploma in Medical Laboratory sciences

• School of Business and Economics

          -Diploma in Business Administration                            -Diploma in Economics

           -Diploma in Small Enterprise Finance                            -Diploma in Management

           -Diploma in Sales and Marketing                                  -Diploma in Human Resource Management

           -Diploma in Project design and implementation         -Diploma in Strategic management

           -Diploma in Management of NGO’S                               -Diploma in Entrepreneurship

          -Diploma in e-Commerce and e-Business systems     -Diploma in management of transport system

           -Diploma in county development                                     -Diploma in Project management                                                                                                                                                                                

           -Diploma in Enterprise Development and management

           -Diploma in Strategic Purchasing and supply management

• School of Development and Strategic studies

-Diploma in Diplomacy                                 -Diploma in Public Administration

               -Diploma in community development         -Diploma in Peace and Security studies

 

Postgraduate diploma courses

There are five postgraduate diploma courses offered at Maseno University namely:

-Postgraduate diploma in Education(PGDE)

-Postgraduate diploma in Educational evaluation

-ICT Application Education

-Pedagogical skills

-Project planning and management

Karatina University in Kenya is a university in Nyeri County which was a former Moi University Central Kenya Campus. Karatina University has a conducive environment for academic studies in Kenya since its main campus and most of Karatina University other campuses such as Karatina University Itiati Campus are located far from the hustles and bustles of Karatina town life in Kenya. Karatina University in Kenya has Campuses in Kagochi (Main campus), Nyeri town, Karatina town, Itiati and Nanyuki town. The Karatina University Town Campus is also located in a quiet and serene environment, just off the town towards the Karatina Police offices and opposite Karatina Law Courts. The Karatina University Itiati Campus is located just a few minutes from the Karatina University Main Campus in Kagochi area in Karatina town.

Karatina University Itiati Campus is located on Karatina Kiawarigi way just past Itiati Primary School and Itiati Tea Collection factory in Karatina parts of Kenya. To get to Karatina University Itiati Campus in Kenya, you use matatus from Karatina Kiawarigi stage. Matatus to Itiati Cmapus of Karatina University are usually near Elephant Castle Hotel in Karatina town. The matatu to Itiati campus in Nyeri County are usually next to matatus to Kiawarigi, Itiati, Shauri Moyo, Magutu, and other parts of Karatina in Kenya. The mamatus to Karatina University Itiati Campus charge Ksh 50 as fare from Karatina Campus to the Itiati University campus gate.

Karatina University College, which was the constituent of Moi University in Mt Kenya region, first introduced Itiati Campus as the School of Education and Social Sciences in Kenya. The Karatina University College was later in 2013 issued with a Charter under the era of former president of Kenya, Hon Mwai Kibaki.

Karatina University in Kenya first started as a Tea Training institute in Mt Kenya Region. Karatina University in Kenya offers a range of market driven courses in Kenya. Karatina University offer Masters courses, Bachelors courses, Diploma courses and Certificate Programs in Kenya. You can email Karatina University in Central Kenya via their email address on [email protected]  or access Karatina University website via www.karatinauniversity.ac.ke 

Drugs

The Kenyan education system is experiencing a lot of hardships trying to help the many number of its students that affected by abusing the various kinds of harmful drugs making them perform poorly in class and eventually end up quitting education. Many students start abusing by simple means that later upgrade and make them become addicts to levels that are beyond the control of many people. The following list outlines some of the commonly abused drugs in the various universities and colleges in Kenya.

Alcohol

Alcohol is still the number one form of drug that is commonly taken by many students. The percentage of students that have chosen to refrain from drinking habits is as little as 19percent.Many students end up using the money meant for constructive activities such as classroom work for their own selfish benefits. It is important therefore to ensure that there is no room for college students to actively be involved in alcohol consumption habits. The government has also increased the price and reduced the drinking hours as a way of ensuring that the student will find it inconvenient to take the drug.

Marijuana and Designer drugs

The two drugs are the second most categories of drugs that are abused by most campus students hence they should be regulated so as to reduce the number of students suffering by using them. They can be consumed through the process of inhalation that includes taking in of nitrous oxide via the nose. The method is the most popular with college students. Another way by which drugs are taken is by the use of smoking technology to inhale them. The habit is dangerous and can lead to cancer.

 MDMA Drugs

The third group comprises of the ecstasy MDMA drugs. The drug has been noted to be the most popular drug that is growing among the very number of college students. The drug comes in pill form having a variety of appearances. The traditional ones are usually white in color having the X imprint marks. The composition of the drugs keeps varying depending on the types of manufacturers and the people making them. The chemical makeup and structure greatly vary in volatility.

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Kenya youth service scholarships, this academic scholarship is accessible for undergraduate both continuing and those joining first year, the scholarship has given a special consideration for those taking early childhood education, the scholars gets full sponsorship including meals and accommodation, the government initiative is meant to compliment the quality of basic education in Kenya. The program develops strong professionals in the field of education to meet the raising need for trained teachers.

The Ministry of Education has collaborated with Teachers Service Commission to ensure this scholarship program bears good fruits. The applicants are required to provide a fully filled sponsorship application form, provide a DEOs recommendation letter for those in service and attach copies of relevant documents. There is a committee who selects the candidates and notifies them.

Aga Khan University Scholarships, the program offers scholarship to those who have interest of taking their Masters Degree in education, the program takes a period of two years and it’s a full time study, the classes for this program start in the month of November. The applicants should be employed either by Teachers Service Commission or private sector. They should be teachers of English, Mathematics, Science and Social studies; they should be holding a leadership position in their career. Applicants should apply for a paid study leave and have their application processed through Teachers Service Commission.

The applicants in the private sector can fail to apply through their employer; they should be willing to further their studies in English, Mathematics, Social, Geography and History. All the applicants should be fluent in English, hold a Bachelors Degree not below 2nd class honors upper division. Before the candidates are selected for this program they must do an oral interview and English proficiency test.

USIU Academic Scholarships, the institution has been offering numerous scholarships over the years, Kenyan citizens interested in taking undergraduate programs in Journalism and Psychology, International relations, Accounting, Business Administration, Hotel Management, Criminal justice and Counseling. The college has categories of their scholarship program: Freshmen scholarship is offered to top 8 best students in each province, the scholarship offers 25% of the tuition fees. The second scholarship is Full USIU scholarships, this program covers not more than 2 students each academic year, the student is given 100% scholarship on the tuition fees, it also covers meals, books and computer lab charges. The student is only responsible for their medical expenses and students body registration fees. The student must be financially needy and must have scored a minimum grade of B+ in KCSE.

Cfc Stanbic Bank Academic Scholarship, the banking institution has collaborated with USIU to 4 needy and bright students each year, the applicants must have scored a minimum KCSE grade of B (plain) with C+ in English and Mathematics. The student must be interested in pursuing one of the following Bachelors Degree: Accounting, Information Technology or Business Administration. The two firms pay for the entire tuition fee including medical, library and students body fees. Interviews are conducted in the month of June and the selected students notified in the month of August. The applicant must submit application letter, copies of academic certificates or transcripts which have been certified by the head teacher. The application must be accompanied by a letter from the head teacher detailing your background, the telephone contacts which can reach you and a email address, the degree you will pursue and good reason why you should be considered for the scholarship. You complete application should be submitted to USIU Financial Aid office or visit: http://www.usiu.ac.ke/finaid.

Teenage Pregnancy in Kenya amongst school going  girls has become a worrying trend. Young girls drop out of school due to pregnancy and may not continue with their education.

Teenage pregnancy refers to girls becoming pregnant when in either primary school or high school, basically below 18 years of age.This means they have to drop out of school to first take care of themselves and the baby when it is born.These cases of early teenage pregnancy in Kenya have diverse effects not only to the individual but also the community as a whole.

This causes include:

Peer pressure

Most young people trust their peers and are easily influenced to engage in sexual encounters as a way of belong to a group. This may not be spelled out as a ritual but is expected of every member of the group. This is one of the main factors leading to increased cases of teenage pregnancy in Kenya.

Rape

Teenage girls are the most abused age group of women. Rape at this age is in most cases by a person who the girl trusts. This can be a male relative, including biological fathers and step fathers, teachers and domestic workers.

Cultural Practices

Some communities in Kenya marry off young girls from age 10 to men old enough to be their parents. At this tender age, these girls have not being exposure to any form of sexually education and have no clue of what their husbands expect from them. They become baby making machines, so why won’t this be a major contributor to increased cases of Pregnancy in Kenya.

Broken families

Lack of a stable family structure push the girls to look for security else where and this is when they get lured in relationships which have devastating effects on their lives.

Poverty

Due to poverty, girls are forced by their parents to sell their bodies as a source of revenue for the family, just to cater for their basic needs.

Lack of sexual awareness

There is a big difference between the society we were brought up in and the current society in terms of sexual awareness.When I was growing up, sex education was a taboo, we could not talk about it in public not even in schools and neither at home. So most of us were not taught about the changes our bodies were going through not until we joined high school and during biology class that we understood our bodies. This is why majority of us now as parents will not talk to our children about sex and leave them to be educated by media and their peers. This leads to experimenting, so why won’t cases of Pregnancy in Kenya be on the increase.

Abuse of alcohol and drugs

Young people are abusing drugs rampantly and of course this will increase the sexual activities. This is a major contributor to increased cases of under age and unwanted pregnancies.

This a burden all of us as members of the society have to bear, why can’t we be our sisters keeper. We have sisters, daughters, nieces and grandchildren who need us to enlighten them on the dangers of engaging in sexual activities.