Kenyatta University through its various schools ensures that students obtain tailor-made education that is well suited to their chosen career path. One such school is the School of Business. Business in Kenya is a determining factor of the gains and losses of the economy. A lot of people who engage in business end up making poor decisions that are not conducive for growth simply because they do not have the know-how on how to successfully engage in business. The School of Business covers various subjects and students are given a variety of options to specialize in once they have gained the needed general knowledge.

The School of Business offers the following courses:

• Masters of Business Administration
• (MBA) in Marketing Management
• Human Resource Management
• Finance
• Entrepreneurship Management
• Strategic Management
• Project Management
• Management Information systems

The School of Business also offers Bachelor of Commerce with options in:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Management Science
• Actuarial Science

Individuals undertaking Bachelor of Commerce under the School of Business will do so over a period of 4 academic years. During this period, individuals are expected to choose courses from the Accounting and Finance Department, Business Administration Department and Management Sciences Department. Individuals who wish to undertake other assigned or practical experience will do so as long as they are approved by the School Board. Individuals who have been accepted into the School are expected to undertake a combination of subjects approved by the School. Any individual who wants to change the given combinations should first seek permission from the director or Chairman of the relevant departments. This is usually done within the first month of the semester.

Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Commerce:

Individuals who want to undertake Bachelor of commerce should have obtained at least the minimum university entry requirement. Individuals should also meet departmental requirements before registering for any of the courses.

For more information, individuals can contact:

The Chairman Accounting and Finance Department Kenyatta University P.O. Box 43844-00100 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254208710901 Ext: 57224 Email: [email protected]

The Chairman Business Administration Department Kenyatta University P.O. Box 43844 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254208710901 Ext: 57215 Email: [email protected]

The Chairman Management Science Department Physical address: KU Main Campus, Arts Complex Block I Room 303 Postal Address: P.O BOX 43844-00100, Nairobi Kenya Tel: (+254-020) 8710901-3549 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

 

 

Sigalagala Technical Training Institute is one of the oldest technical schools  in kenya that was started in 1924.It is located at Sigalagala; along Kakamega –Butere road about 12 kilometers from Kakamega. The institute is mandated to provide quality Technical Training in science, engineering and Technology as well as fostering applied research and community outreach for sustainable and innovative development. The institution aims to achieve its mission by embracing transparency, accountability, integrity, teamwork, excellence, respect of human rights and gender sensitivity, professionalism, creativity, and innovation.

SIgalagala Technical Training institute partners with Kenya National examination Council, Kenya Institute of Education, Kenya Accountancy and Secretaries National Examination Board, Kenya Teachers Commission, Kenya Institute of Special Education and the Ministry of Education. The institute has its campus in Kakamega Town at Mwalimu Center 3rd floor where various certificate and diploma courses are offered.

Diploma Courses Offered at Sigalagala Training Institute-Kakamega town campus

a)      Secretarial management

b)      Transport and system

c)      CICT

d)      Human Resource Management

e)      Information studies

f)       Community dev. & social work

g)      Early Childhood education

h)      Accountancy

i)        Business management module I

j)        Business management module II

k)      Business administration

l)        DICT module I

m)   DICT module II

n)      Project Planning

o)      Human Resources management module I

p)      Human resources Management Module II

q)      Supply Chain Management Module I

r)       Supply Chain Management Module II

 

 

 

 

Certificate Courses Offered at Sigalagala Training Institute-Kakamega town campus

 

a)      Community dev. & social work.

b)      Business management Module I

c)      Business management module II

d)      Cooperative Management

e)      Human Resources Management Module I

f)       Human Resources management Module II

g)      Sales and marketing module I

h)      Sales and Marketing Module II

i)        Supplies and Procurement Module I

j)        Supplies and Procurement Module II

k)      Information studies Module I

l)        Information studies Module II

m)   Project Planning Management

n)      ICTT level I

o)      ICTT level II

p)      Computer Application Packages

q)      CPA 1 & 2

r)       Secretarial Studies

s)       ECDE

t)       Proficiency certificate

u)      Certificate in Information Technology

v)      Plumbing Craft

w)    Government trade test

x)      Plumbing artisan

 

 

For more information contact the institution through:

Address: P.O Box 2966-50100 Kakamega.

Tel: 020-2395667

Email: [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

Years spent getting your communal degree in Kenya are finally over, and you are stepping into the dreaded world of the job hunt in Kenya. It is almost routine for all graduates in Kenya to wake up early, shower, dress up and sit to use your computer. Open job websites in Kenya and scan for suitable positions which require less experience since you are just a graduate in Kenya. Graduates in Kenya are used to the routine of applying for all trainee positions in Kenya, but with no reply. Depression sets in, you move on to printing multiple copies of your CV and posting them to all potential employers in Kenya.

Broke-no job prospects and depressed, am sure this is something most graduates in Kenya go through. Pressure from the family members to step it up and get some income in Kenya which gets you to your wits end. What are you as a graduate in Kenya doing wrong? Well then you need to change how you operate. Running the same routine and expecting the same results is just futile. Using the same CV to apply to all job positions in Kenya is not advisable.

Graduates have a lot of assistance in Kenya to ensure they succeed. A graduate in Kenya should get their CV revamped using tips from Kenya CV editing websites such as http://lifehacker.com/, CV editing, Resume Editing, CV writing services and CV writing service. A Kenya graduate’s cover letter should not be pages long, no employer wants to read your whole life history, let your CV in Kenya do that for you. Even after all these efforts, most Kenyan graduates still cannot get jobs in Kenya. The next best thing for a graduate in Kenya to do is engross themselves in volunteer work in Kenya, to keep busy and active or to go back to studies in Kenya for courses that support your main degree course. Voluntary work in Kenya can be done in NGOs in Kenya and in community organizations in Kenya. Such NGOs in Kenya include Kenya Red Cross Society, St John Ambulance in Kenya, and Child Fund Foundation among many others. The NGOs in Kenya mostly have branches in most parts of Kenya such as Nakuru, Nairobi, Eldoret, Nyeri, Baringo, Machakos and Turkana. Graduates in Kenya should not stop improving their Curriculum Vitae in Kenya. A mantra that I personally live by is that ‘When life gives you lemons make lemonade’.

The best thing for graduates in Kenya to do is to learn new skills from interacting with various potential employers in Kenya through doing internships and voluntary works. Graduates in Kenya should try out new skills in Kenya and get on the internet learn some java script and C++. Always wanted to know how to make abstract art, get on the internet and learn how. Learn how to make some origami and sell them to your neighbours. Keeping busy will keep you sane and active. This will enable graduates in Kenya an open mind to try new skills in Kenya which might eventually land them to new jobs.

Faculty of arts in the University of Nairobi (UoN) is the largest faculty in the entire university because it has many students. It is placed under the large college of humanities and social sciences. The undergraduate programmes offered here range from certificate to degree courses.

The certificate programmes offered at the faculty of arts in the University of Nairobi includes Certificate in:

• French.
• Chinese.
• Philosophy.
• Natural Resource Management.
• Environmental Assessment and Adult.

There is also bridging course being offered in English and French language.

The diploma courses offered at the faculty of arts in the University of Nairobi include ordinary diploma programmes in:

• Armed Conflict Studies in Eastern Africa.
• Cultural Tourism.
• Cultural Resource Management.
• Natural Resource Management.
• Philosophy.
• Religion and Society.
• Social Work and Community Development.
• Criminology and Social Order.
• Counselling Psychology.

The degree courses offered at the faculty of arts in the University of Nairobi includes:

• Bachelor of Arts.
• Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Counselling).
• Bachelor of Arts in Social Work.
• Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management.
• Bachelor of Science in Travel and Tourism.

Bachelor of Arts has many combinations of options and they include;

• Economics.
• Geography and Environmental Studies.
• Political Science.
• Public Administration.
• Language and Communication.
• Linguistics.
• Literature.
• Philosophy.
• Religious Studies.
• Sociology.
• Kiswahili.
• Travel and Tourism.
• Armed Conflict and Peace Studies.
• French Studies.
• History.
• Archaeology.

The minimum admission requirement for degree courses in arts is a KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or a diploma from a recognised institution while diploma courses requires a KCSE mean grade of C (plain) or C- (minus) plus a certificate.

The minimum admission requirement for one to pursue a certificate course in the faculty of arts in the University of Nairobi is a KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) or equivalent.

For more information on the courses offered and admission requirement at the faculty of arts in the University of Nairobi, you can contact:

Dean faculty of Arts, P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi

Telephone number: 318262 and Extension number of 28146.

Fax: 245566

Email: [email protected].

 

The Greensteds International School in Kenya is one of the Kenyan Schools that teach based on a non-Kenyan Curriculum. The Greensteds International School in Kenya is located a few kilometres from Nakuru town in Kenya on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway. The Greensteds International School in Kenya uses the national curriculum of Wales and England as the basis for teaching.

The Greensteds International School in Nakuru consists of both junior and senior schools. The Greensteds International junior school in Kenya refers to what is commonly known as Primary school in Kenya while The Greensteds International Senior School is secondary school  in Kenya in a layman’s language.

Greensteds International School in Nakuru provides for all key stages of learning by virtue of practising the British system of education in Kenya. The Greensteds International School curriculum in Kenya is divided into stages and years unlike the normal “standards” in primary schools in Kenya and “forms” in secondary schools in the Kenyan system. Stage three in The Greensteds International School caters for year 7 to year 9, stage 4 for year 10 and 11 and stage 5 for years 12 and 13. Year 10 and year 11 in stage 4 usually cover the international general certificate for secondary education (IGCSE) in Kenya while year 12 and 13 cover A levels both ASM and A2. With the A levels done, one is allowed entry in most universities world wide.

Students of The Greensteds International School in Nakuru who are in stage 3 deal with very many core and common subject and go specializing as stages progress. In stage 4, the students of The Greensteds International School take up 2 compulsory subjects and take up close to optional. These 8 subjects are studied for two years culminating in the IGCSE examination in Kenya at the end of grade 11.

For stage 5, students of The Greensteds International School in Nakuru take up four courses of their choice and drop one subject on entry into year 13. Passing in these 3 subjects is a requirement for entry into all United Kingdom universities as well as other universities world wide.The Greensteds International School, through CIE and Edexcel in Kenya also offers some internationally recognized courses in Kenya. The Greensteds International School is also earmarked as a centre for the Kenya Local Examinations Syndicate of The University of Cambridge.

In Kenya, there are a lot of legal procedures and terms that is required for full and satisfactory modes of life. This needs and involves the legal structures and departments in the country in form of judiciary and law. It has thereby raised the demand of legal and judicial officials for the professional and legal standards in the solving of the matters at hand where Kenya lack or are insufficient.

Institutions have therefore been established to offer the programmes such as Law and related studies. Kenya School of Law is thereby one of the institutions which ensures that it supply the market with the ready skilled law graduates that they train in their institutions. Kenya School of Law was established to offer law studies and related studies to their students and since its development, it has developed several department some of which include the department of continuing Professional Development which is in the academic division of this institution. This department has the mandate to develop professional legal development courses for professional legal officers of various shades to upgrade their competencies and skills while in practice.

Kenya School of Law has various law courses but have recently introduced a Diploma in Law (PARALEGAL Studies) which train persons to serve in all fields of law and to instill professional preparedness and ethical commitment in the legal practice to persons serving at the Para-legal level. This programme also lays a solid foundation for the wishers of a Bachelors in Laws Degree.

The Minimum entry requirements for the enrollment of the programme where the students would be fully eligible in this institution is a mean Grade of C (Plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its Equivalent, and a minimum grade of C+ (Plus) in English or a minimum of Division III in KCE/EACE or its equivalent, with at least a Credit in English Language. Other requirements involve at least one principal pass at the Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE), or a Distinction/Credit in the Certificate in Law course conducted at the Kenya School of Law or any other relevant Certificate or Diploma in a related field from an institution recognized by the council of Legal Education.

The mode of study is on the weekdays basis with an option for either day or evening classes both of which will take a period of minimum two academic years comprising of three semesters per academic year. The total course units that a student should complete within the two academic years are 24 units and a student should register for a maximum of four course units per semester. For the full satisfaction for the award of the Diploma in Law (PARALEGAL studies), candidates should have completed the course of study in not less than two academic years and should have cleared the whole fee which include application fees of Ksh. 2,000 paid once, tuition fee of Ksh 7,500 per course unit, Examination fees of Ksh 3,000 per course unit as well as Library fees of Ksh 5,000 paid once per academic year.

 

Masinde Muliro University of science and technology in Kenya is one of the established public universities in Kenya that as strived to help the community by offering diploma, certificate, and short courses in various fields. These courses in Kenya are offered by the Masinde Muliro University institution under the School of Open Learning And Continuing education (SOLACE).

Diploma courses offered by Masinde Muliro University

The diploma courses offered by MMUST institution in Kenya are diploma in Disaster management, diploma in Ethics and corruption studies, diploma in Public relation and creative advertisement, diploma in Business management (various areas of specialization), diploma in Informational technology, diploma in Criminology and criminal justice, diploma in social work and community development, diploma in Adult and non-formal education, diploma in Sugar agronomy, diploma in Mechanical engineering, Civil and structural engineering, Electrical engineering and Agricultural engineering, diploma in computer technology & E-waste management, diploma in Project management, diploma in School management, diploma in Counselling psychology, diploma in Primary education, and Social development.

Certificate courses offered by Masinde Muliro University in Kenya

Masinde Muliro University in Kenya offer Certificate courses to students in Kenya, and these courses include; certificate in Disaster Management (various options), certificate in Ethics and Corruption studies (various options), certificate in Sugar Technology, certificate in Sugarcane Agronomy, certificate in Global education and Linkages, certificate in Criminology and Criminal Justice, certificate in social work and community development, certificate in Radio broadcasting, certificate in Business management, certificate in Informational technology, bridging certificates in Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology, certificate in Computer proficiency, certificate in Environment impact assessment and environmental audit, certificate in Adult and non-formal education, certificate in Environmental infrastructure and Engineering audit, and certificate in County Governance.

Short courses offered by Masinde Muliro University in Kenya

There are also various short courses in Kenya which are offered by Masinde Muliro University institution, and they include; certificate in team building and life skills training, certificate in Advance management, certificate in Innovation, certificate in Capacity building in ICT and pedagogy, certificate in Leadership and professional development, and certificate in Aerobics instruction, and certificate in Coaching education.

The university in Kenya which is located in Kakamega off Kisumu-Kakamega Road has a wide variety of courses to offer for interested people in Kenya. The Masinde Muliro information on intakes in a year can be retrived from their website www.mmust.ac.ke

Narok university is a private university in kenya and  invites qualified candidates to pursue Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs. The Diploma and Certificate programs commence in the month of May and Degree programs commence in the month of September. The University is a constituent of Moi University.

School of Science

• Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), the applicant must have a minimum of C+ in KCSE and at least C+ in Mathematics, physics or physical sciences, the mode of study is full time.
  
  

• Bachelor of Science Statistics with Computing, the admission requirements for this course is a KCSE mean grade of C+ and a minimum of B- in Mathematics

School of Education and Social Sciences

• Bachelor of Education (Arts) the applicant must hold a minimum grade of C+ in KCSE or a Diploma in Education from recognized University (may be admitted in the 2nd year of study).

• Bachelor of Education (Science), the qualification of taking this Course is a minimum mean grade of C+ in KCSE and at least grade C (plain) in Mathematics.

• Bachelor of Education (Early childhood and primary Education) the applicant is required to hold at least C+ in KCSE or A level 2 principal and subsidiary pass in relevant subjects or a diploma in Education from a recognized Institution (may join in 2nd year). Applicants with P1/S1 diploma in ECD certificates may be recognized for B.ED (Early Childhood and primary Education, the applicants with this qualification join in the 1st year of study). This course is offered in full time, evening and school based programs.

• Bachelor of Education (Special Education) and Guidance and counseling, the applicant must hold a mean grade of C+ in KCSE, A level 2 principals and a subsidiary pass in the relevant subjects.

• Bachelor of Arts (Social work), you should have a mean grade of C+ and above for you to qualify for this course or two principal passes and a subsidiary pass at A level or a diploma in a related discipline from a recognized institution, the program runs on a full time basis.

• Bachelor of Arts Community Development, the applicant must hold a minimum of C+ and above, two principal passes and a subsidiary pass at A level or a diploma from a recognized institution.

• Bachelor of Arts Public Administration, admission requirements are a K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ or two principal passes with a subsidiary pass at A level or a

• Bachelor of Arts Cultural Studies, the candidate must have the following in order to qualify for this course; at least a minimum of C+ in K.C.S.E level or two principal passes and a subsidiary pass at A level or a diploma from a recognized institution.

• MPHIL Courses include; Guidance and counseling, Educational Administration, Economics of Education, Education planning, Curriculum Development, Early childhood.

• Diploma Courses; Diploma in Public Administration, Diploma in Social work, Diploma in Community Development.

School of Business and Administration

• Bachelor of Tourism management; the applicant must possess a minimum mean grade of C+ in K.C.S.E and at least C (plain) in English or Kiswahili or two principal passes and a subsidiary pass at A level plus at least a pass in Mathematics and English at O level or a diploma of tourism institution (may be admitted 2nd year of study).

• Bachelor of Business management; a mean grade of C+ and at least C in Mathematics or Business studies or Commerce and English at KCSE level or two principal passes and one subsidiary pass at A level plus at least a pass in Mathematics and English at O level or ordinary Diploma holders in Business and related discipline from recognized institution or CPA/CPS or HND holders from recognized institution (may be admitted 2nd year or 3rd year of study). The program runs both full time and part time.

Other courses under School of Business and Administration

• Bachelor of Tourism and travel Management.

• Bachelor of Science Agriculture, Economics and Resource management.

• Bachelor of Arts Economics.

• Master of Tourism management.

• Master of Hospitality management.

• Master of Arts and Economics.

Other Schools of Study

• School of information Sciences.

• School of Natural Resource Management.

• School of Human Resource Management.

• School of Agriculture.

Kenyatta University is a public chartered university in Kenya and was formed in the year 1985. It is the second public university in Kenya in terms of student’s population and programmes offered. The main campus of Kenyatta University is located in Kahawa (it is20 kilometers from Nairobi central business district).

School of public health is one of the established schools in Kenyatta University and acts to train personnel in the field of preventive medicine.This school was formed in 2011.There are only four degree courses offered at the school of public health and the mode of study is full-time, evening classes and on weekends. These courses include:

i) Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health.

The minimum admission requirement for this course is:

• One should have a mean grade of C+ (plus) at K.C.S.E with atleast C+ in the following subjects; mathematics or physics, chemistry or physical sciences, biology or biological sciences and English or Kiswahili.
• Those with division III at KCE should have diplomas in; environmental health, nursing, pharmacy, environmental studies or public health with two year experience.

ii)  Bachelor of Science in Population Health.

This course has the same admission requirement as Bachelor of Science in environmental health.

iii) Bachelor of Science in Health Records and Information.

This trains people who keep the records in hospitals and organisation that deal with human health. Its admission requirement include:

• A K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ with at least C+ in the following; English or Kiswahili, biology or biological sciences, and mathematics.
• Those with K.C.S.E mean grade of C or division III at KCE, should be holders of diploma in health records and information technology from an institution recognized by senate of Kenyatta University with two year experience.

iv)Bachelor of Science in Health Service Management.

This course is meant to train people in health sector how to manage the health system towards ensuring that the quality of health care to patients is improved.

For more information concerning the courses offered at the Kenyatta university school of public health, you can contact:

Dean, School of Public Health,

P.O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.

Telephone number: 02 8710901

Fax: 0208711575.

Website: www.ku.ac.ke.

 

Although few individuals can claim to be truly gifted in the Arts department, many human beings do enjoy various forms of Art. Visual and performing arts make life more interesting. They showcase talent and are indeed a source of revenue for many people. Kenyatta University offers various courses under the School of Visual and Performing Arts. Individuals can apply for programmes in the three departments namely:

• Department of Music and Dance
• Department of Theatre Arts and Film
• Department of Arts and Design

Admission Criteria of Department of Arts and Design

The undergraduate programme under the department of Art and Design has two degree programmes. These are:

• Bachelor of Arts (Arts and Design)
• Bachelor of Education (Arts and Design

Individuals who want to pursue the programmes should have obtained the following criteria:

• Individuals should have obtained the minimum entry requirement for undergraduate courses under the common university regulations.
• Individuals who have not undertaken an art subject but have obtained a KCSE mean grade of C+ will be given consideration as long as the present samples of their artworks to the Department of Art and Design. The samples will be assessed and the individuals advised.
• Individuals who have obtained a KCSE mean grade of C and who have also obtained a Diploma in Art and Design are also eligible to undertake the course.
• Those individuals with a P1 certificate and a KCSE mean grade of C and who have proven experience in Art and design will also be considered.

Individuals interested in pursuing courses under the School of Visual and Performing Arts in Kenyatta University can apply for courses under The Department of Music and Dance. The Department of Music and Dance offers the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts (Music)
• Bachelor of Arts (Ethnomusicology)

Individuals can also apply for courses under the School of Visual and Performing Arts Deparment of Theatre Arts and Film Technology. Individuals will be admitted if they meet the following criteria:

• Individuals who meet the criteria for the School of Visual and Performing Arts will be admitted through the Joints Admission Board. Those who are self sponsored will also be admitted as long as they meet the university admission requirements.
• Individuals with a Diploma in Film or Mass Communication are also eligible to undertake the course.
• Individuals who have obtained a Diploma in education and who have a proven experience in Theatre Arts will also be considered for the programme.
• Individuals who are holders of a higher Diploma in Theatre Arts are also welcome to apply for the degree course.

Individuals undertaking the course will do so over a period of 8 semesters. However, individuals who have already acquired a Diploma in Film Studies/Mass communication or in Theatre Arts will undertake the course in 6 semesters.

For more information, individuals can contact:

Dean School of Visual and Performing Arts                      P.O.Box 43844 – 00100 GPO                                                                                            Nairobi  Kenya                                                                                                         Tel:    +254 – 20 8710901 – 3504                                                                                      Mobile: +254 712 506 224                                                                                              Email: [email protected] , [email protected]