Egerton University in Kenya is a public university which offers courses in Kenya to both privately sponsored students and government sponsored students in Kenya. Egerton University in Kenya is well known for its agricultural related courses in Kenya. Egerton University Main Campus in Kenya offers courses in the faculty of science, faculty of engineering and technology, faculty of arts and social sciences, faculty of commerce, faculty of agriculture, faculty of education and community studies, Faculty of environment and resources development, faculty of health sciences and Faculty of veterinary medicine and surgery.

Egerton University in Kenya has its Main Campus located in Njoro town, which is 20 km from Nakuru town in Kenya. Egerton University is located 5 km from Njoro town centre in Kenya. From Nakuru town in Kenya, you board a matatu to Egerton University Main Campus in Njoro from the Njoro matatu stage in Nakuru which is located next to the roundabout near Biashara centre in Nakuru. The Njoro Stage in Nakuru town is next to Uhuru Gardens in Nakuru. To get to the matatu that goes directly to Egerton University Njoro Main Campus, you board the matatu which is written Njoro, Egerton, & Deffo. The matatu from Nakuru town in Kenya to Egerton University Main Campus in Njoro charge an average fare of Ksh 70, with the prices sometimes fluctuating during off-peak and peak hours.

Egerton University Main campus in Kenya is located towards Njoro on Nakuru- Eldoret Highway. The matatu to Egerton University Njoro Campus usually diverts from the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway towards Njoro on Njoro Road, a few minutes from Nakuru town. The trip from Nakuru Town to Egerton University Njoro campus in Kenya usually takes an average of 35 minutes. Egerton University in Kenya has other campuses apart from the Egerton University Njoro Main campus, which include Egerton University Nairobi campus in Kenya and Egerton University Nakuru Campus in Kenya. More details about Egerton University in Kenya can be derived from the Egerton University main campus website on www.egerton.ac.ke 

Gone are those days’ people of Kenya used to go to Nairobi for education purposes and end up spending a lot of money for accommodation. Kenya now has institutions of learning almost every county and Laikipia County is not left out because it has an established public university known as Laikipia University that offers education to the people of Laikipia County and other Kenyans from other counties.

Laikipia university was established in 2013 by the third president of the republic of Kenya; Hon. Mwai Kibaki. It was initially the constituent college of Egerton university. Since it is a small public university in Kenya, it offers courses from certificate to master’s level only. Their courses are not many because they do not have enough facilities to accommodate many students.

Laikipia University is located within Nyahururu town, 10 kilometers from Nyahururu town along Nakuru – Nyahururu Highway. This university is approximately 50 kilometers from Nakuru town and it is only one hour driving journey from Nakuru town.

Therefore, the courses offered by Laikipia University in Kenya includes:

Certificate courses offered by Laikipia University in Kenya.

• Certificate in computer applications.

• Certificate in information and communication technology (CICT).

Bridging courses offered by Laikipia University in Kenya.

Those who did not pass their subjects (got C- minus in the subjects at KCSE) can take bridging courses to boost their chances of joining university. The bridging courses offered includes;

• Mathematics.

• English.

• Biology.

• Chemistry.

• Physics.

Degree courses offered by Laikipia University in Kenya.

• Bachelor of computer science.

• Bachelor of Science in the utilization and sustainability of Arid Lands.

• Bachelor of Information Technology (IT).

• Bachelor of Education in arts.

• Bachelor of Education in science.

• Bachelor of Arts.

• Bachelor of Psychology.

• Bachelor of Commerce.

• Bachelor of Science.

• Bachelor of Biochemistry.

• Bachelor of Biomedical sciences.

Postgraduate diploma courses offered by Laikipia University in Kenya.

• Post graduate diploma (PGD) in Education.

• Post graduate diploma (PGD) in Guidance and Counselling.

Masters programs offered by Laikipia University in Kenya.

• Master of business Administration.

• Master of Education (educational management).

Contacts of Laikipia University in Kenya.

They can be contacted by any of the following addresses:

Laikipia University,

P.O. Box 1100 – 20300, Nyahururu, Kenya.

Telephone number: 020 713552761 or 020 2663505

Cell phone: 0713552761

Fax: 020 2663502

Email address: [email protected]

Website: www.laikipia.ac.ke

 

Education in Kenya have been most important that all the children should have access to. In most cases, the tertiary studies are viewed as the most important as they are the studies in which people choose and develop their careers. Kenya have therefore established a lot of institutions to provide higher education to ensure that all the students can develop a successful career by providing them with the necessary skills in their area of expertise.

Machakos University College is one of the institution of higher learning in Kenya that provide the students with the skills to become successful in their careers.it is located in Machakos town along the Machakos-Makueni Road and it is well equipped with workshops for engineering, computer labs and many more facilities. They aim at providing high level Manpower through quality training, Research Consultancy and community services. They have different schools that offer different academic programmes. The school of engineering and Technology being one of the schools in this university offer the following academic programmes;

Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering – this is a course offered under this school in which it empower the student with skills on the electrical appliances, electricity as well as electronics such as Radio, Television and many more electronics. In this university, this Bachelor course is completed in a period of 5 years and the minimum requirements to enroll to this course is a minimum of C+ in the KCSE with a minimum of C+ in Mathematics and Physics. The fee required per year is Ksh 111,300, Ksh 65,300 for first semester and Ksh 46,000 for second semester.

Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering – this is the same as the Bachelor programme in terms of skills acquired only that the degree programme is more detailed with more units to be covered. Again, the duration for the Diploma is 2 years and the fee is less as compared to the degree. The minimum requirements for the Diploma course is a minimum of C (Plain) in the KCSE and a minimum of C- (Minus) in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English/Kiswahili. The amount of money required for the completion of the course and certification is Ksh 69,300 per year or Ksh 44,300 for first semester and Ksh 25,000 for second semester.

Diploma in Motor Vehicle Engineering – this course is mainly in this university and is almost common to the Mechanical Engineering course. It relates to the mechanics of any motor vehicle and how the motor vehicle can be easily fixed. The amount of fees required for the completion of the course is Ksh 69,300 which is divided into Ksh 44,330 for first semester and Ksh 25,000 for second semester.

Diploma in Building Construction Technology – this diploma provide students with skills that they can use in modern construction of the building and structures. This course is modern and the skills offered are from the modern world of construction. Students who enroll in this programme require a Mean Grade of C (Plain) in KCSE with a minimum of C- (Minus) in Physics and Mathematics, Chemistry and English/Kiswahili. It require an amount of Ksh 69,300 per year and its due duration is 2 years and 4 months.

Diploma in Civil Engineering – this is another engineering course that is offered this school in the university. This course is for structures such as roads, bridges and many more structures that require the use of engineering skills. Its students have the skills and knowledge to lay the foundation and direct how the structures are to be constructed. The course require a minimum of C (Plain) in KCSE with a minimum of C-(Minus) in Physics and Mathematics. They require a fee of Ksh 69,300 per year and it takes a period of 2 years for full completion.

Certificate in Wood Technology – this is a certificate course in this university and its main aim is to provide the knowledge on how to handle wood and the construction of all the materials and structures from wood. This certificate is provide within a period of 1 year 4 months and the amount of money required for that period of time is Ksh 69,300 which is divided to Ksh 44,300 for first semester and Ksh 25,000 for the final semester. The requirement for the successful enrollment of the course is a mean grade of C- (Minus) or Division IV in KCE.

With reduction of cut points required to join university and college, there is influx of students doing various courses. Since the minimum admission required for one to pursue diploma course in Kenya is now C- (minus) in Kenya certificate of secondary education (K.C.S.E), it is projected that there will be many students joining various institutions.

Therefore, it is high time for graduates to further their education in their field because Kenya as a country more people who have done a general course. There is need for specialization and this can only be done at postgraduate level. At postgraduate level, you will be able to narrow down to a single area for specialization.

For the above matter, here comes the Chuka university main campus which is a favorable institution for specialization. Chuka is a young public university in Kenya but since its charter last year it has launched several postgraduate programmes under the respective faculties. These postgraduate programmes are postgraduate diplomas, masters and doctor of philosophy. There is the faculty of agriculture and environmental studies, arts and humanities, business studies, and faculty of education and human resource development.

Faculty of education and human resource development.

Masters of education in:

• Education Management.
• Guidance and Counseling.
• Curriculum and Instruction.
• Education Foundation.
• Science Education.

Doctor of philosophy (Ph.D) in:

• Psychology.
• Education Management.
• Curriculum and Instruction.
• Science Education.
• Educational Foundation.

Faculty of Business Studies.

• Masters of Business Management.
• Ph.D in Business Management.

Faculty of Arts and Humanities.

• Masters of Arts (M.A) (with options in English language, literature, linguistics, Kiswahili, history, geography, religious studies, sociology, community development, philosophy, journalism and mass communication).

There is Ph.D in:

• English.
• Literature.
• Religious studies.
• Communication and media.
• Kiswahili.
• History and Political science.

Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Studies.

There is Master of Science (M.Sc.) in:

• Animal Nutrition.
• Horticulture.
• Plant Biotechnology.
• Agronomy.
• Tourism Management.
• Environmental Science.

Ph.D in:

• Horticulture.
• Animal Science.
• Plant Biotechnology.
• Crop Science.
• Dryland Agriculture.
• Food Science.
• Environmental Science.

For more information on the postgraduate courses offered at Chuka University main campus, contact:

Tel: 020 2310512, 0715505858, 0731620266

P.O. Box 109, Chuka, Kenya.

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.chuka.ac.ke.

 

Education in Kenya has been a very important service in life. By this therefore, people from all the world even come to Kenya to study in Kenyan schools to acquire quality and high standard education in any level from Secondary to Post secondary school. Due to this high educational demand, educational institution in Kenya have turned out to be too expensive for the ordinary people. They are forced to drop out of their educational career due to lack of enough money for school fees and other educational materials required.

Kenya therefore as a country after the establishment of the county governments set aside a certain amount of money in their budgets to help the needy and yet bright students to access education through the bursary programmes. In this programme, the needy and bright students apply for this bursaries and they are disbursed to their school accounts by the county government. This therefore enable the needy students to access education despite their poor conditions.

How to apply for the Bursary:

• This bursary programme by the County government are accessed by filling application forms which could be found by downloading them from the official websites of county government which the applicants belong or by visiting the County government offices in your county or any Chief/Sub-Chief’s office.

• Applicants should fully fill the application forms and they require the help of a guardian or parent. Some of the details required include your full names, Name of school, Your registration/ Admission number, the amount of fees you want to be paid, your Parents/Guardian name, their Identity Card Number, place of residence within that particular County, the Parent/Guardian Signature and the applicants’ results lip/report since they target the needy and bright students in the County.

• After filling the forms, you need various signatures from the Government officials such as the Chief, Sub-Chief, Headmen and then from their Priest/Pastor/Sheikh.

• Application forms are then submitted after the full filling and ascertained that the information provided is of highest percentage of truth to the County government or to the office of the area Chief/Sub- chief who will then take them to the appropriate offices.

The application forms would be processed within a stipulated time frame and after this period, the successful applicants would have their fees paid in by the County government. Applicants can enquire if their applications were successful by visiting their local area Chief’s office and ask for the successful applications forms register in which their names would be presented if they were successful.

These bursaries have been able to see off the needy students get education which will definitely brighten their future and lead to a prosperous country. These funds are provided after every four months and applicants can apply when the forms are availed by the County government officials to be able to be awarded and continue with their education.

Chuka University is a kenya peivate university that offers a four-year study course in Bachelor of Commerce. The degree course is aimed at preparing Kenyan students for management careers in both the public and private sectors. Apart from students taking the general commerce study in the first and second year, the course offers specialization in:

• Accounting
• Banking and Finance
• Cooperative Management
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing
• Management Science

Students in the third year and fourth year of study are expected to select an area of specialization from the listed options of study.

Bachelor of Commerce Admission Criteria

Individuals who wish to undertake the Bachelor of Commerce degree should meet the following requirements:

• Individuals should have obtained the minimum common University entry requirements of at least KCSE mean grade of C+
• Additionally, those who have obtained the common entry requirements should meet the minimum cut-off points from one of the following four cluster of subjects:

Cluster one: English or Kiswahili

Cluster two: History and Government/ Geography/ Christian Religious Education/ social Education and Ethics/ Hindu Religious Education/ Islamic Religious Education/ Mathematics

Cluster three: biology or Biological Sciences/ Chemistry or Physics/ Physical Sciences or,

Cluster four: Accounts/ Commerce or Economics

• Individuals should obtain a grade of C (plain) in Mathematics
• Individuals who have obtained a pass in a bridging course in mathematics are also eligible to undertake the course
• Individuals who have acquired CPA II can also apply
• Individuals who are Diploma holders in a related field of study such as Banking, finance, Agribusiness, Marketing are also welcome to apply

Individuals applying for the Bachelor of Commerce course may be allowed to transfer credits from a Diploma or Degree course from a recognized institution. This will be done based on individual merit.

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

Africa international university is a chartered private university in Kenya. It was established in 1983 as Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School but became a fully operating university in Kenya in 2001. This institution is located in Karen part of Nairobi and occupies a space of 53 acres of land.

Since it is a chartered university in Kenya, AIU offers courses from certificate to doctor of philosophy. These courses are being taught by experienced experts.

Certificate courses offered by Africa International University (AIU) in Kenya

The only certificate course offered is Certificate in Christian ministries and takes one year.

Diploma courses offered by Africa International University (AIU) in Kenya

• Diploma in Christian.

• Diploma in psychology and counseling.

The above diploma programs take two years of training.

Undergraduate (degree) programs offered by AIU Africa International University (AIU) in Kenya

• Bachelor of Arts in psychology and counseling.

• Bachelor of Business Administration.

• Bachelor of Theology.

• Bachelor of Education in Early childhood development.

• Bachelor of Education in primary education.

• Bachelor of Education in secondary education.

• Bachelor of Arts In development studies.

• Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship.

• Bachelor of Science in accountancy and financial management.

• Bachelor of Science in information communication technology (with options in management information systems, software development and computer network).

Postgraduate diploma programs offered by Africa International University (AIU) in Kenya.

• Postgraduate diploma in Education.

• Postgraduate diploma in Theology.

Masters programs offered by Africa International University (AIU) in Kenya.

• Master of Theology (with areas of specialization in biblical studies, mission studies, world Christianity)

• Master of Divinity (with options in biblical studies, church education, church history, general, mission studies, pastoral studies, theological studies, translation studies).

• Master of Arts (with areas of specialization in missions, translation studies, church history, biblical studies).

The duration of each program differs. For instance, certificate course takes one year, diploma is two years, undergraduate (degree) takes four years, and postgraduate diploma takes one year while the master’s program takes a minimum of two years. Those you are diploma holders and want to pursue degree programs, they will only spend two years of training.

For more information about this institution and the courses offered, contact:

Africa International University

P.O. Box 24686 – 00502

Nairobi Kenya, Kenya.

Telephone number: 020 2603663

Cell phone number: 0715247540 and 0725841885

 

 

Scouting is well known in institutions in the learning system in Kenya, one cannot buy scouting uniform just from any place for it is a country wide uniform and it should perfectly match. 

Scouts shop is located along St. John Ambulance lane off parliament road. It is the only shop in Nairobi selling Scouts uniform and an assortment of scouts’ merchandise. School going children are the main customers. Camping youth who are preparing for a camping programme kindly make a visit to the Scouts shop in Nairobi.

Scouts Shop has a wide range of camping equipments, camping mattresses, tents, bags, tool boxes and any equipment needed for adventure.

Prices vary from a wide range of products and also depending on the size of the uniform. All the scouting products and equipments are found there inclusive of all the equipments required for camping.

Pricing of their products has remained constant for the past 10 years and the pricing is customer friendly for a repeat business. Their services are customer friendly which includes discounts, offers and after sales service.

 If anyone plans for a camping event then Scouts Shop is the place to go for shopping. Those who like adventures in the forest and mountain climbing then get what you need in Scouts 6 for total fun and comfort ability.

Anybody can be a scout or a girl guide irrespective of age. For more enquiries you can contact using the following numbers +254 020 244 6600, 2446601. Fax: +254020232788. Parents should encourage their children to participate in activities like scouting. One gets a certificate of participation and it is important most to those who want to serve in the defense forces in Kenya.

Tours and travel in Kenya companies are mostly invited, your visitors who are mostly foreigners should not start their leisure visits without the necessary equipments. Include the scouts shop contacts in your business card and this will make it easy for them to prepare for their travel.

It is hard to get scouts uniform and camping tools else where even in the shopping malls, do not be given the wrong uniform. Scouts uniform is unique and it is a nation wide uniform. It is advisable that you buy a new uniform if your child out grows the previous one.

Schools should have enough stock of uniform for the convenience of the parents who do not want to travel all the way to Nairobi to buy thei child a scout uniform. Once the uniform is bought it should be taken care, washed and iron. Camping toools and equipment should be kept nicely after use, wipe or wash away the dirt, dry them nicely and keep the in a clen and dry place.

Scouting is fun and all the scouts end up been active to serve the Nation without laziness. Below are the contacts of scout shop Nairobi.

Mobile: 0722 675 265, 0758 949 879 Email: [email protected] , [email protected].

 

Embakasi Training Institute in Kenya is located in Embakasi Estate in Nairobi.

The postal address of Embakasi Training Institute in Nairobi is P.O. Box 19284-00100, Nairobi.

The telephone contacts of Embakasi Training Institute are (020)8223216, (020)2042712 and (020)2098054.