Kenyatta University is a public university in Kenya that aims to enhance access to higher education for students from Kenya. For them to achieve this, they have announced scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate students for the coming academic year (2014/2015).

There are total of 120 scholarships chances; 100 for undergraduate while 20 are meant for postgraduate students (master’s programmes). The scholarship for undergraduate students is categorized into three parts; orphans and vulnerable students (OVS), sports scholarships and scholarships for performing arts. 90 scholarships are given to OVS, five to those talented in music, fine arts and theatre arts and final five is given to those who are talented in sports.

Requirements for the application of scholarships (for undergraduate).

• Applicant should have obtained a mean grade of C+ (Plus) from Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE) in 2012 or 2013.

• The applicant should have applied for admission in Kenyatta University.

• Applicant must show evidence of being needy or talented.

There are usually special considerations especially to students are orphans and those coming from marginalized part of Kenya.

How to apply for the scholarship in Kenyatta University.

The first thing is to visit the website of Kenyatta University at www.ku.ac.ke. Then download the application form. You also visit the Financial Aid Office on Malagasy Crescent in Kenyatta University in the office number 16 so as to obtain the scholarship application form.

Once you finish filling the application form, it should be accompanied with copies of admission letter of Kenyatta University, relevant certificates, Kenyan identification card and reference letter. This should be returned before 27th June, 2014 and it should be taken to Kenyatta University Financial Aid Office.

For further information on the requirements of scholarships, contact:

Director, Financial Aid Office

Kenyatta University

Telephone: 020-8710901 or 0725847914

Email address: [email protected].

 

 

Since it became fully chartered, Great Lakes University of Kisumu has become a source of knowledge and instruction to many students living in the great Lake region. In fact, the university has since expanded to encompass four campuses and various teaching sites. Individuals can study at one of the sites, namely: Garissa, Kapsabet, Kisumu City, Kisii, Kokise, Mbita, Mfangano, Mumias, Nairobi, Oyugis, Siaya and Sondu. Great Lakes University of Kisumu offers various courses under the Faculty of Health Sciences. The Faculty of Health Science has different departments such as the Nursing Department and the Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery. These departments offer courses such as:

Courses offered at the Nursing Department:

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Nursing (direct entry)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing takes place over a period of 12 semesters. It is a full time course that costs Ksh 66,700 per semester. Individuals wanting to pursue the course should have obtained the minimum qualifications for undergraduate programmes. This is for students who are taking the course directly.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Nursing (upgrading)

The faculty of Health Science gives students the opportunity to upgrade their skills once they already have a diploma or similar qualification. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (upgrading) is a 9 semester course that coosts Ksh 66, 700 per semester.

Courses offered by the Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery

Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Surgery and Community Health

Individuals wanting to pursue Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Surgery and Community Health should have obtained a minimum of KCSE mean grade C (plain). The course takes place over a period of 9 semesters and costs Ksh 50,000 per semester.

Admission requirements:

• Individuals who want to pursue certificate courses under the faculty of health should have obtained at least a mean grade of C- (minus) in KCSE or an equivalent qualification.
• Individuals who want to pursue diploma courses at Great Lakes University of Kisumu should have obtained a minimum of KCSE mean grade of C (plain) or an equivalent qualification.
• Individuals who want to apply for undergraduate programmes should ensure they have obtained at least a KCSE mean grade of C+ or an equivalent qualification.
• Individuals who want to pursue post graduate programmes should have a degree or a higher diploma from a recognized institution.

 

Individuals can access the university’s website www.gluk.ac.ke to obtain application forms to the various courses.

 

For more information, individuals can contact:

Nairobi Campus, Sunview Estate,

Opposite Kenyatta Market

P.O. Box 60827-00200, Nairobi.

Tel: 0723-686443

E-mail: [email protected]

 

Academic Registrar, Great Lakes

University of Kisumu (GLUK)

P.P. Box 2224-40100 Kisumu, Kenya

Tel: +254 770 410 698

Mobile: 0736 550 505

E-mail: [email protected]

 

This is a non-profit non-governmental organization that is based in South Uyoma in Kenya. The organization aims at reducing extreme poverty among the poor in rural areas in Kenya through its variousprograms with the help of existing community structures.

Happy Villages Kenya mainly targets the community groups in accomplishing its objectives. It trains the community groups on various programs geared towards eradicating or reducing poverty levels in these particular targeted communities. The organization uses the United Nations millennium Development Goals to design and implements its projects. The projects that are run by this Happy Village Kenya mainly targets:

             i.            Achieve universal primary education

           ii.            To improve maternal health

         iii.            To reduce child mortality rate

         iv.            To combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other infections

           v.            To eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

         vi.            To achieve global partnership and development

       vii.            To achieve environmental sustainability

 

The common programs that are run by Happy Villages Kenya Organization cuts across the following areas: Health, Agriculture, food security and Environment, Education, Water and sanitation hygiene, Infrastructure, roads and housing, Business enterprise and microfinance and community development. The organization works within a small geographical area around Uyoma and the neighboring areas with the aim of eliminating barriersto development such as poor health and poor education environment.

Happy Villages Kenya organization ensures its objectives are met and the results compared against the United Nation development goalsafter which they report to the community, supporters and partners the progress of its projects.The organization achieves its objectives through the effort of trained staff, interns and volunteers. The organization complements the training of students from various institutions as they get opportunity to work in the organization as volunteers or interns.

For more information about Happy Villages Kenya organization, visit their website www.happyvillages.org.

 

 

This is the first intervention given to a casualty during sudden illness/sustained injury or physiological distress due to choking,heart attack,allergic reactions,drugs or other medical emergencies using the available materials before he/she handed over to a more qualified personnel i.e doctor,nurse or E.M.T[Emergency medical technician].It is usually performed by non-experts but a trained personnel to a sick or injured person until definitive medical treatment can be accessed although certain self-limiting illnesses or minor injuries may not require further medical care past the first aid intervention.It generally consists of a series of simple and sometimes potentially life-saving techniques that can be performed with minimal equipment.

Key aims of first aid

The key aims of first aid is generally summarized into three key points namely:

1.To preserve or save life and minimize the threat of of death.

2.To prevent further harm or prevent the condition from worsening or danger of further injury covering both external factors of the patient for example moving a patient away from any cause of harm and applying first aid techniques to prevent worsening of the condition such as applying pressure to stop a bleed becoming dangerous.

3.To promote recovery- First aid involves trying to start the recovery process from illness or injury.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FIRST AIDER

1.To assess situation as quickly and safely and summon appropriate help.

2.To protect casualties and others at the scene from possible danger.

3.To identify as far as possible the injury or nature of illness affecting a casuality.

4.To give each casualty appropriate treatment ,treating the most serious conditions first.

5.To arrange casualty`s removal to hospital.

 CONTENTS OF A FIRST AID BOX.

–First aid manual                                                                                                                  

–Sterilized dressings                                                                                                                                                            -Adhesive tape

-Safety pins

-Eye patches

-Antiseptic wipes or soap

-Disposable gloves

-Scissors

-Adhesive bandages/plaster

 Emergency blanket

-Barrier devices such as pocket mask or face shield

-Thermometer

-Plastic tweezers

-Sterile eye and gauze pads

-Goggles

-Apron

-Medication such as painkillers,topical medications

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

 

 

 

 

Development is a term that is used a lot wherever human beings are situated. Economic development caters for a country’s economical needs whereas emotional development caters to individual needs. It is vital to understand various aspects of development so as to learn how best to deal with fellow human beings. The Technical University of Kenya delves into social and development issues under the School of Social and Development studies. It offers several courses such as:

Bachelor of Economics

The Technical University of Kenya offers Bachelor of Economics to individuals who have obtained at least a KCSE mean grade of C+ with C+ in English/Kiswahili, Group III/Maths, Group III, and Group II/IV/V subjects. The course takes place in 10 semesters. Student will pay a tuition fee of Ksh 60,000 per semester.

Bachelor in International Relations and Diplomacy

Individuals who wish to pursue Bachelor in International Relations and Diplomacy should have obtained a minimum of KCSE mean grade of C+ with C+ in English/Kiswahili, Group III/Maths, Group III, and Group II/IV/V subjects. Students will be required to learn for a period of 10 semesters and pay Ksh 60,000 per semester tuition fee.

Bachelor of Science Counseling Psychology

Applicants for the Bachelor of Science Psychology should have obtained at least a C+ in KCSE with C+ in English/Kiswahili, Group III/Maths, Group III, and Group II/IV/V subjects. Students are required to pay a tuition fee of KSh 60,000 per semester for the 10 semesters.

Bachelor of Technology in Counseling Psychology

Individuals wishing to undertake Bachelor of Technology in Counseling Psychology should have obtained a Diploma in Counseling Psychology. Those with a Diploma in Guidance or a higher Diploma in Counseling Psychology can also apply. Individuals who have obtained a higher diploma in guidance counseling or an equivalent qualification are welcome to apply. The course spans a 5 semester period with each semester costing Ksh 60,000.

Apart from the Bachelor courses offered at The Technical University of Kenya School of Social and Development Studies, individuals can also undertake diploma courses.

Diploma in Legal Studies

Individuals who want to pursue Diploma in Legal studies should have obtained at least a KCSE mean grade of C- with a D (plain) in English/Kiswahili, History and a Science Certificate in Criminology, Criminal Investigations, Disaster Management, Criminal Justice or Crime Prevention or an equivalent qualification. The course covers 7 semesters with each costing Ksh 36,000.

Diploma in Counseling Psychology

Individuals who want to apply for Diploma in Counseling Psychology should have obtained a minimum of KCSE mean grade of C- or a TUK Certificate or an equivalent qualification. The course takes place in 7 semesters each Ksh 36,000.

Diploma in International Relations

Individuals applying for diploma in International Relations should meet the following requirements. The individuals should have obtained at least a KCSE mean grade of C- with a C in English and a cluster subject. The course takes place in 7 semesters each Ksh 36,000.

Certificate in Disaster Management

The Technical University of Kenya offers a Certificate Course in Disaster Management. Individuals wishing to pursue the course should have obtained a minimum of KCSE mean grade of D+ with at least D (plain) in English and Mathematics. The course covers 3 semesters and costs Ksh 24,000 per semester.

For more information individuals can contact:

http://www.tukenya.ac.ke

Tel. +254 (020) 343672, 2249974, 2251300

Fax: +254 (020) 2219689

E-mail: [email protected]

Mathematics is a subject that majority of people do not like it especially those in primary and secondary school in Kenya. This is the perception they hold right from childhood and they end up performing poorly in it. Those who create interest in mathematics end up enjoying it more and some of them advance in it until doctor of philosophy level.

Statistics is another course which is feared by majority of college and university students and in most cases majority of students fail it. Therefore, the school of mathematics in the university of Nairobi offers undergraduate (degree) and postgraduate programme (master and doctor of philosophy).

The undergraduate programmes offered at the school of mathematics in the University of Nairobi include:

• Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science.
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.
• Bachelor of Science in Statistics.

The admission requirements for the above undergraduate programmes include:

• One should be a KCSE holder or tis equivalent,    

                    i.            B.Sc. Actuarial Science requires a mean grade of C+ and B in Mathematics.

                  ii.            B.Sc. Mathematics requires KCSE mean grade of C+ and B in mathematics.

                iii.            B.Sc. Actuarial Science requires a mean grade of B+ and a B+ in mathematics. or

• Advance level certificate with two principal passes in mathematics or physics/mathematics, mathematics/chemistry, mathematics/economics; or
• Those with diploma in education with the mathematics as the major subject.
• Those with diploma in computer studies, statistics or applied sciences.

The mode of study for undergraduate programmes if full time.

Master programmes offered at the school of mathematics in the University of Nairobi include;

• M.Sc. in Actuarial Science.
• M.Sc. in Biometry.
• M.Sc. in Pure Mathematics.
• M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics.
• M.Sc. in Mathematical Statistics.
• M.Sc. in Social Statistics.

Doctor of philosophy programmes offered at the school of mathematics in the University of Nairobi include:

• Ph.D in Actuarial Science.
• Ph.D in Biometry.
• Ph.D in Pure Mathematics.
• Ph.D in Applied Mathematics.
• Ph.D in Mathematical Statistics.
• Ph.D in Social Statistics.

If someone needs more information on the programmes offered at the school of mathematics in the University of Nairobi, should contact:

Dean School of Mathematics, P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi

Telephone number: 4445751                                

Email address: [email protected].

 

                                                            

Programmes (Courses) Offered by Chuka University In Embu Campus.

Embu campus of the Chuka University is found in Embu town and is among the four campuses established by the Chuka University in their objective of increasing accessibility to education (higher education). Chuka university Embu campus was established in the year 2011 and is currently located at Njigoru building which is opposite the office of the governor of Embu County.

Majority of the courses offered by Chuka university Embu campus are humanities and social sciences and they are offered at all levels (certificate, diploma, degree, masters and doctor of philosophy).

The certificate programmes offered at Embu campus of Chuka University are;

• Certificate in Business Management.
• Certificate in Procurement and Logistics Management.

The other certificate course is bridging certificate in:

• English.
• Kiswahili.
• Biology.
• Physics.
• Chemistry.
• Mathematics.

The diploma programmes offered at Embu campus include:

• Diploma in Business Management.
• Diploma in Procurement and Logistics Management.
• Diploma in Computer Science.
• Diploma in Applied Computer Science.
• Diploma in Education (secondary option).
• Diploma in Education (primary option).

The undergraduate programmes (degree) offered by Chuka university in Embu campus are;

• Bachelor of Commerce.
• Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management.
• Bachelor of Education (primary option).
• Bachelor of Education (secondary option).
• Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Development.
• Bachelor of Education in Arts.
• Bachelor of Art in Criminology and Security Studies.
• Bachelor of Art in Sociology.
• Bachelor of Science in Community Development.

The postgraduate programmes offered by Embu campus of Chuka University include master’s programmes in:

• Masters of Business Administration (MBA).
• Master of Education in Education Management.
• Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling.
• Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction.
• Master of Education in Education Foundation.
• Master of Arts (with options in English, Kiswahili, geography, history, literature, religious studies, and sociology).
• Master of Science in Community Development.

Doctor of philosophy (Ph.D) programmes available at Embu campus of the Chuka University includes Ph.D in all masters programmes mentioned above.

If you want more information on the courses or programmes offered by Chuka university Embu campus, you can contact:

Chairman, Chuka University Embu campus,

P.O Box 2866-601000, Embu.

Telephone: 020 2309700 or 0722427743.

Education is a core career for the development of any given country since the teachers are the people who are involved in the development of a child mentally since childhood. Education therefore acts as a tool of removing illiteracy from a given community and without it, a country will be considered a failure state at all cost.

University of Nairobi is one of the public universities in Kenya that have strived to offer educational courses and it is a university that has trained majority of teachers at undergraduate level to postgraduate level (master and doctor of philosophy).the school of education in the university of Nairobi is under the college of education and external studies which forms fifty percent of all students enrolled in the university of Nairobi. Students at the school of education enroll for programmes at diploma to doctor of philosophy programmes. Those who wish to pursue diploma courses should have a minimum grade of C (plain) at KCSE while undergraduate programmes require a minimum grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE and C+ in two teaching subjects (this is a requirement of teachers service commission of Kenya).The Ph.D in education in the University of Nairobi is done through thesis only.

Therefore, the diploma courses offered at the school of education in the University of Nairobi include;

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
• Diploma in ICT.

The undergraduate degree programmes offered includes Bachelor of Education in:

• Arts.
• Science.
• ICT.
• Early Childhood Education.

The masters programmes offered at the school of education in the University of Nairobi include the master of education (M.Ed.) in;

• Educational Administration.
• Curriculum Development.
• Economics of Education.
• Corporate Governance in Education.
• Educational Planning.
• Education in Emergencies.

The doctor of philosophy programmes which are offered by the University of Nairobi in the school of education include Ph.D in:

• Educational Administration.
• Curriculum Development.
• Economics of Education.
• Corporate Governance in Education.
• Educational planning.
• Educational Emergencies.

For more information on the courses offered at the school of education in the university of Nairobi, contact the dean school of education, Box 92, Kikuyu, telephone number (066 32029/321117 or 020 2701902/311800) or the email address [email protected].