Every person is special, born at different times with different unique features that are attributed to them specifically. Some people however are born with special needs, some include the inability to speak, see or walk. Due to this they are mostly marginalized as many people do not know how to treat them or communicate with them. In Kenya certain special steps have been taken to ensure that this margin is reduced. Kenya institution of Special education (KISE) is such an institution here in Kenya. Specifically set up to teach the Kenyan sign language to individuals who want to help cater for the needs of the deaf and dumb in society. Kenya institute of special education (KISE) was established in 1986 in conjunction with the ministry of education.

Who can enroll to Kenya Institution of Special Education?

The program is tailored to ensure that those who undergo the course is adequate to teach and train persons with special needs as well as persons who want to assist and are interested in working with them like teachers, parents and other individuals in general. It has been designed in a special way and is suitable for people who are interested in becoming, Sign language interpreters and Braille transcribers. The program is suitable for people who are community based rehabilitation officers, counselors of people who work with people special needs, teachers who work in institutions for children with special needs, parents and siblings of people with special needs.

Location and contact information of KISE

Kenya institute of special education (KISE) is located away from the city center in a condusive environment away from distractions. It is located in Kasarani ward off Thika highway past international centre of insect physiology and ecology (ICIPE) behind kasarani centre. To get in touch with them the institution has provided contact information, their Phone number is 020- 8007977, mobile phone number 0734-801860 or 0724269505. For more information visit their official website at www.kise.co.ke.

Moi University Main campus in Kenya is located in Rift Valley part of Kenya. Moi University Main Campus is located 35 km South East of Eldoret town in Kenya. Eldoret town is six hours drive away from the capital city of Kenya, Nairobi on Nairobi – Eldoret Highway. Main Campus of Moi University is located in Kesses area in Eldoret, off the Eldoret-Nakuru Highway. To get to Moi University main campus in Kenya, you divert from the Eldoret- Nakuru Highway in Cheptiret and drive 14 Km to Kesses centre. From Kesses Centre in Eldoret, Moi University is located 5km on Kesse Moi University Road.

To pick a matatu from Eldoret town to Moi University Main Campus in Kenya, you can choose to use `The Shuttle` which is a bus that charges fare of Ksh 70 from Eldoret town to the Main Campus of Moi University or you can take a Nissan matatu which charge Ksh 100 to main campus. The matatus to main campus of Moi University are picked from the Eldoret Munic Council main stage in Eldoret town, near White Castle Hotel. Matatus to Moi University main campus from this Main Stage in Eldoret, which is located on Uganda Road, are picked directly behind Turskys Supermarket in Eldoret. The Nissan matatus to main Campus of Moi University can also be picked from the other stage in downtown Eldoret near Kitmatt Centre, which houses Naivas supermarket in Eldoret. Matatus to Moi University main campus, however, transfer from the two matatu stages in Eldoret to the stage just opposite Eldoret Barngetuny Plaza in the evenings from 1700 hours daily.

Moi University in Kenya has an online admission process where the admission letters can be downloaded from the Moi University website on www.mu.ac.ke . Moi University has other campuses other than Main Campus, which include Moi University Annex, Moi University Kabianga Campus, Moi University Town campus located in Eldoret town, Moi University Nairobi Campus in Baazar Building, Moi University Coast Campus in Mombasa and Moi University KPA campus (Eldoret West campus). Moi University collaborated with several other universities and colleges in Kenya and abroad to further education in Kenya and to produce competent graduates in Kenya.

 

Writing a proper essay is challenging because it is a product of rigorous mental activity. This is very useful especially when it comes to planning an essay. There are several key steps in planning an essay and they involve the following.

The first step is to analyze the essay topic. It is important to first understand the topic one is dealing with so that, one can be able to have an idea of what the topic is all about. This enables the writer to gather information and hence make notes.

Going over all the information that has been acquired is important after writing down all the gathered notes that have been collected, it is important that the writer goes over them and make sure they are in accordance with the topic which is being tackled.

Identifying the key points among the collected points, others may be related and may be similar hence can be combined. The very important points should be identified and written down, so that they can be expounded on, when the essay will be written and used as a topic sentence.

A proper sequence of the gathered materials is required to properly structure and organize the information. How one organizes information will be determined by the material itself as well as, the purpose in writing the essay hence the essay will require that one seriously considers which the best mode of presenting the ideas to bring out the required message.

A tentative outline should be drawn after getting the sequence in which to present the essay, one will organize the point of view in the manner that one feels will be the most convincing to the reader. For example one may choose order of most to least important to most important. Or could opt for a different order altogether.

 

 

With the increase and growth of the economy at a steady pace, training is required to ensure that businesses are done in a precise professional manner. Nairobi University is a public university in Kenya that offers a bachelor of science in business degree program. The students have the opportunity to choose their preferences and they are trained in various departments that include;

• Business administration
• Finance and accounting
• Management science

Specialization in various departments is also availed by the school by use of the different course units availed. They include;

 

o   Procurement and supply chain management

o   Management information systems

o   Operations and technology management

o   Decision science

o   Human resource management

o   Strategic management

o   International business

o   Marketing

o   Insurance

o   Entrepreneurship

o   Investments

o   Corporate finance

o   Financial markets and institutions

o   Financial accounting

o   Taxation

o   Auditing

 

Admission criteria

The duration of the course takes 4 years with the student required to complete 56 units. The cost for regular students stands at Kshs.22700 while privately sponsored students pay 125000 shillings per annum. However for one to qualify there are certain admission requirements that have to be met. 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 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 B.Sc or B.Ed (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 blog, 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]. You can also visit them at their school of business campus in lower Kabete.

In 2004, Egerton University established a campus college to enhance the availability of affordable education in the Eastern region of Kenya. Three years later, in 2007, Chuka University was established through a legal notice and became a fully fledged public institution. This was made possible when the local community donated 550 acres of land to enable the institution to come up and to aid in any future expansion. Since its establishment, Chuka University provides various degree programmes and courses. One such programme is the Bachelor’s Degree program in Agribusiness Management. The degree course is a combination of Agriculture and Social Sciences. Individuals who wish to apply for the Bachelor of Agribusiness Management course need to satisfy certain admission criteria.

Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Agribusiness Management:

Individuals are welcome to apply for Bachelor of Agribusiness Management provided they meet the following criteria:

• Individuals should be able to satisfy the minimum university entrance requirements in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
• Individuals applying for the course should also have obtained at least the grade of B (plain) in Biology or at least a B- (minus) in Biological Sciences.
• Individuals who want to undertake the courses should have obtained at least the grade of B+ (plus) in Mathematics.
• Individuals who have obtained at least a C grade pass in Economics/Commerce or Accounting will have an added advantage as far as being accepted into the course is concerned.
• Individuals who have obtained a Diploma with distinction, Credit or an equivalent in Management or Farm management will also be considered for the course.
• Individuals who are Diploma holders in a relevant course from a recognized institution will also be given the chance of admission.

Students who are admitted for the Bachelor of Agribusiness Management course are expected to meet all the requirements of the relevant departments. This includes undertaking continuous assessment tests, examinations and research as well as attachment.

Contact information

For more information, individuals can contact:

Chuka University,

P.O. Box, 109 – 60400,

TELEPHONE: 020 2310512/ 18, 0715 50 58 58, 0731 62 02 66

Website: www.chuka.ac.ke

Physical sciences entail the study of chemistry and physics and that is exactly what the University of Nairobi offers at the school of physical sciences. They are majorly offering physics and chemistry from the undergraduate level to the Ph.D level although some geographical courses have also been incorporated in this school.The undergraduate programmes are offered at full time basis while the postgraduate programmes are offered on both full time basis and distance learning.

The undergraduate programmes offered by the University Of Nairobi School of physical sciences include;

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry.
• Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry.
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Chemistry.
• Bachelor of Science in Microprocessor Technology and Instrumentation.
• Bachelor of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics.
• Bachelor of Science in Meteorology.
• Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Science.
• Bachelor of Science in Geology.
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geoscience.
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Conservation and Natural Resource Management.

The postgraduate diploma programmes offered at the school include;

• Postgraduate diploma in Meteorology.
• Postgraduate diploma in Aviation Meteorology.
• Postgraduate diploma in Operational Hydrology.
• Postgraduate diploma in Natural and Environmental Disaster Management.

Master’sdegree programmes that are offered at the University of Nairobi in the school of physical sciences are masters of Science(M.Sc.) in:

• Chemistry.
• Environmental Chemistry.
• Industrial Chemistry.
• Analytical Chemistry.
• Organic Chemistry.
• Theoretical Physics.
• Condensed matter Physics (material science and solid state physics).
• Geophysics.
• Nuclear and Radiation Physics.
• Electronics.
• Laser Physics.
• Spectroscopy.
• Geology.
• Meteorology.
• Aviation Meteorology.
• Agrometeorology.
• Climate change.

The doctors of philosophy (Ph.D) programmes offered by the University of Nairobi at the school of physical sciences are Ph.D. in:

• Organic Chemistry.
• Inorganic Chemistry.
• Analytical Chemistry.
• Industrial Chemistry.
• Environmental Chemistry.
• Meteorology.
• Hydrometeorology.
• Agrometeorology.
• Aviation Meteorology.
• Climate Change.
• Theoretical Physics.
• Condensed Matter Physics.
• Geophysics.
• Nuclear and Radiation Physics.
• Electronics.
• Laser Physics Spectroscopy.

For more enquiries about the courses offered by the school of physical sciences at the university of Nairobi, one can contact the dean of the school of physical sciences of the university of Nairobi through postal address Box 30197, Nairobi, telephone number 4442482 and 449004/5, email address [email protected] or you contact check the website of the university of Nairobi at www.uonbi.ac.ke.

 

African Canadian Continuing Education Society post-secondary Scholarship is a one of the most important scholarships that Kenyan students benefits from. This is a program is funded by Canadians and aim to boost the level of education and thereby reducing poverty levels among people living in Western Kenya; including Kakamega, Bungoma and Busia Counties. The scholarship is only applicable to students who are to join or are currently in the either middle level colleges, tertiary colleges or universities in Kenya. The applicants must be bright and needy from western region of Kenya.

Application for ACCES Kenya scholarship is done annually starting from mid-March to May. Interested students are able to download application forms from ACCES Kenya website: www.acceskenya.org.ke or obtain it from the organization office located at Milimani Estate opposite the The Kakamega Statehouse. It is important to note that ACCES scholarship is a very competitive scholarship and requires one to provide all the required information for qualification. Apart from this, it requires high level of honesty during application.

ACCES Scholarship is a partial scholarship that only covers tuition fee. This tuition fee is released only once in a year, between July and September. Apart from scholarship, successful candidates gain skills and experience in various activities such as community outreaches which may be organized by the organization or ACCES beneficiaries in a particular college or universities. For more information about ACCES scholarship and how to apply you can visit the organization website: www.acceskenya.org.ke or contact the office at Kakamega through: Address: P.O Box 707-50100, Kakamega Kenya.

 

The Rware College of Accounts in Kenya is a leading tertiary institution in the heart of Nyeri Town. The Rware College of Accounts located in Nyeri town in Kenya enrolled its first lot in July 1998 and has grown in leaps and bounds to enroll a larger number of students over the subsequent years. Rware College of Accounts is located at a strategic position right at the heart of Nyeri town. Like its name suggests, Rware College of Accounts in Kenya trains in courses in Kenya which include; accounts, business management, business studies, information technology and other related studies.

Rware College of Accounts in Nyeri town is located opposite the Agricultural Finance Corporation offices in Nyeri behind Mathai Supermarket in Nyeri. Rware College of Accounts in Kenya has enlarged its outreach by opening another Rware College of Accounts campus in Nyahururu town in Kenya. The Rware College of Accounts in Kenya only had its presence in Nyeri, but has recently opened another Rware College of Accounts campus located at the former Chapa Academy in Nyahururu town. 

Programs offered in Rware College of Accounts in Kenya 

ATC course in Rware College of Accounts -The Accounting Technician Certificate course in Kenya is a prerequisite accounting course usually offered to people who are willing to pursue accounts, but did not acquire the required minimum grades. To enroll for ATC course in Rware College of Accounts, you have to have acquired a minimum grade D+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination. The accounting technician certificate course in Rware College of Accounts has two levels which have to be passed before moving on to the next stage.

CPA Course in Rware College of Accounts ; Certified Public Accountants in Kenya – CPA is a professional accounting course offered in Rware College of Accounts in Nyeri that has 3 parts, each with two sections. The minimum requirements so as to enroll for CPA training in Rware College of Accounts in Nyeri are either a minimum of grade C+, a degree from a recognized university or completion of the ATC course.

CPS course in Rware College of Accounts ; Certified Public Secretaries-CPS is a professional course in Rware College of Accounts mainly undertaken by people in the law profession. Like CPA, you have to have acquired a minimum grade C+ with a mean of C+ in both English and mathematics to enrol for CPS in Kenya. The Rware College of Accounts in Nyeri also offers training in CICT course, Business management, ICTT and Human Resource Management.

Brook House International School is famous in Kenya as it hosted the 2013 presidential debate before the much awaited elections in March 2013. For most Kenyans, Brook House International School in Kenya did not exist until the debate date about elections in Kenya. However, Brook House International School in Kenya has been in operation for a long time. Brook House International School is a coeducational school that offers both day and boarding learning options in Kenya.

Brook House International School in Kenya is located approximately 9 kilometres from Nairobi City. Brook House International School in Nairobi is located along Langata Road near the Nairobi National Park in Kenya and is mainly accessed through Magadi Road in Nairobi. Brook House International School is located on a short right 100 metres off Magadi Road in Nairobi.

Brook House School in Kenya offers the national British curriculum in Kenya to both local and international students in Kenya. Brook House International School is one of the Round Square International groups of schools in Kenya, which is an association of international schools found in five continents world wide.

Brook House School in Kenya has both preparatory and secondary schools which are only separated by a field. Located in the south east corner of the Brook House International School in Kenya, is the swimming pool, the gymnasium and the basketball pitch. Brook House International School in Kenya is home to the affluent and the who is who of Kenya as the Brook House International School fee rates in Nairobi range to as much as KSH 400,000 per student per term. The students of Brook House International School usually take part in tournament, arts and other extra curricular activities both locally and internationally.

Brook House School has all purpose classrooms typical of an international school in Kenya. The classrooms in Brook House International School in Nairobi have computers as well as fine art and music studios to enable a smooth learning process without shifts in schools.

The Brook House International secondary school in Kenya is built around a well manicured quad where students in Kenya can also study outdoors under the shade of pruned jacaranda trees. Brook House international school offers British learning curriculum and IGCSE examinations in Kenya. To apply to join the Brook House International School in Kenya, you can download the Brook House International School application form in their official website www.brookhouse.ac.ke 

 

Moi University is one of the earliest Universities in Kenya. It is located in Eldoret town and was established after the University of Nairobi. This university was established in early 1984 by the act of parliament. Currently the university has expanded and has started campuses in various regions of Kenya. One of these campuses is Odera Okango Campus in Yala.

Odera Okango Campus of Moi University was founded in 2008. The campus is located in Yala Township along Kisusmu- Busia road 45 kilometers from Kisumu city. The campus offers academic programs that include short courses, certificate, and diploma, undergraduate as well as postgraduates programs

Post graduate programs offered at Moi university-Odera Okango Campus.

a)      Master of Education in Guidance and counseling

b)      Master of Public Administration

c)      Master of Education in Philosophy

d)      Master of Education in Planning

e)      Master in resource management

f)       Master of education in Economic of education

g)      Master of education in Interactive education

h)      Master of education in Religious education

i)        Master of education in History education

j)        Master of Education in curriculum Dev

k)      Master of Education in Geography of Education

l)        Master of education in Social Education and Ethics

m)   Master of Science in Science Education

n)      Master of education in Education foundation

 

Undergraduate Programs:

a)      Environmental studies (Arts)

b)      Fisheries and aquatic science

c)      Environmental studies Science

d)      Project management and planning

e)      Bachelor of education (Guidance and Counseling)

f)       Bachelor of Arts (Community dev.)

g)      Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood education

h)      Bachelor of Education ( arts )

i)        Bachelor of Education (Science)

Diploma Programs:

a)      Diploma in Criminology

b)      Diploma in Business management

c)      Diploma in Social work

d)      Diploma in human resource management

e)      Diploma in Public administration

f)       Diploma in Planning and management

Certificate and short courses offered:

a)      Certificate in Human resources

b)      Conservation and management of wetlands

c)      Fisheries

d)      Fisheries and design

e)      Project planning and management

f)       Environmental impact assessment

g)      Social work

h)      Environmental sanitation

i)        Education (science)

j)        Safety in the work place

 

 

For more information contact the principal odera Okango Campus through:

Address: P.O Box 3900-30100 Eldoret,

Email: [email protected]