The University is located along Nakuru- Nyahururu highway 50 Kilometers from Nakuru and 11 Kilometers from Nyahururu town; it is located in the windward side of Subukia Escarpment in the Great Rift Valley. It is 8,500 feet above the sea level. The campus has Faculty of Education and Humanities and Development studies. There Degree, Certificate and Diploma Courses offered in the University.

Bachelor of Commerce

the degree takes a four year program me; it takes place at the center for continuing Education in Nyahururu town starting September, the program is full time. The requirements of joining this course is K.C.S.E mean grade of C+, a minimum of C+ in Mathematics, English and Kiswahili or a Diploma from a recognized institution with at least a Credit pass.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

the course takes a period of 2 years in the Center of Continuing Education in Nyahururu town; the intake is in the month of September with a full time mode of study. The requirements of joining Master of Business Administration is a Second class honors Upper Division in a related course of a Second class Honors Lower Division with at least two years’ work experience, a Degree with pass and at least 2 years working experience in a recognized company or institution.

Bachelor of Education (Arts)

the applicants of this course must have a K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ and a minimum grade of C+ in English, Kiswahili and two teaching subjects or a diploma in Education from a recognized institution. You will also qualify if you have 2 principles and one subsidiary pass in KACE. The program takes a period of 4 years full time.

• Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling

• Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling

• Master of Education in Educational Management

the applicant of this course must have a minimum of Second Upper Class Honors Degree or its equivalent from a related subject from a recognized institution of higher learning. The learning programs are offered by course work, examinations and thesis. Certificate courses include;

Bridging course in Mathematics, Computer maintenance and repairs, Computer systems and applications, Purchasing and supplies management, Sales and Marketing, Accounting, KATC, CPA.

Diploma in Guidance and Counseling

the program takes 3 years in a School based program; the requirement is a K.C.S.E mean grade of C (plain).

Post Graduate Diploma in Education

the course is offered in full time and school based basis, the training takes a period of 1 year. The applicant must possess a minimum of Second Upper Class Honors Degree from a recognized institution of higher learning, the applicant also qualifies if they have a lower Second class Honors with two years working experience. The training program is offered through coursework, Examination and Thesis.

Application Procedure

The application forms can be obtained from the Admissions office in Laikipia Campus College and in all Egerton University Campuses and at the Nairobi office. The application fee is Ksh. 1,000 which is non-refundable for regular Certificates, Diploma and all Undergraduate and Post Graduate degree programs. All the payments should be made through Bankers Cheques payable to Egerton University, Laikipia Campus, they payment can also be deposited to any Co-operative Bank Account Number: 2925576702 Egerton University Laikipia Campus. Application forms can also be downloaded from the website: http://www.egerton.ac.ke, the downloaded application must be accompanied by application fee receipt.

Medical courses are among the courses children dream to pursue when they are in their early childhood education. Due to tough requirement of medical courses, many students in Kenya do not pursue it after completing their Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE). Medical courses in Kenya are the most expensive courses offered by the institutions(colleges and universities) across the country and for this reason, only the rich Kenyans take their children for the medical courses and this leaves the other children to seek cheaper courses such as Arts.

If one does not attain the minimum grade required to pursue degree programme in medical courses, you can still be able to enroll for the same courses in colleges and institutions approved by the Ministry of Education such as Kenya School of Medical Science and Technology. Kenya school of medical science and technology is one of the best colleges that offer medical courses in Kenya and it is located in Thika town in Kenya and their students go to Central Memorial Hospital for their practices.

Kenya school of medical science and technology offer both diploma and certificate courses in medical field. The medical diploma courses offered by Kenya school of medical sciences and technology in Thika town Kenya include diploma in medical laboratory technology, pharmaceutical technology, biomedical laboratory technology, health records and information technology, community and social work, Nutrition and dietetics, psychology and counselling, Environmental health and HIV/AIDS management.

The certificate medical courses offered at the Kenya school of medical science and technology in Thika Kenya include Certificate in medical laboratory technology, Biomedical laboratory technology, Theatre technology, Intensive care unit, Dialysis, community health and certificate in health records and information technology. The institution also offer advance diploma in Theatre technology.

Although Kenya school of medical science and technology is dominated by medical courses, it offers information technology courses alongside the medical courses. The information technology courses offered at Kenya school of medical science and technology include certificate, diploma and advance diploma in information technology, basic and advance computer application and computer maintenance and upgrading.

The minimum requirement for a person to apply for a medical courses in Kenya school of medical science and technology is C (plain) in KCSE and passes (C plain) in English or Kiswahili, Mathematics or Physics, Biology and Chemistry. The registration fee required is kshs.500 when one wants to apply for any course in the institution. Application letter for the courses can be send to the address 1734 – 01000, Thika.

For more information on the courses offered by the Kenya school of medical science and technology and admission criteria, contact the institution through the telephone number 0770216742, e-mail address [email protected] or their website at www.kskst.ac.ke.

Education in universities have intensified and this has made the government of Kenya to establish universities and technical institutions to provide vocational skills and knowledge for the job market and the creation of successful career paths. In respect to this, Maasai Mara University was established to provide different academic programmes and accommodate the ever rising number of students in the country.

Maasai Mara University is a fast growing chartered university in Narok County and was established and a successor of the Narok University College. Through research and outreach programmes, the university hopes to spur the economic, social and cultural development in the country. This university has established several satellite campuses in a bid to expand education opportunities and increase accessibility. They campuses include Nairobi, Nyandarua, Bomet, Sotik, Kajiado and Kilgoris.

The university has developed various schools and departments which offer different courses where all the departments aims to provide quality university education through innovative teaching, research and consultancy services for development. The School of Education offer academic programmes in this particular field and ensure that the students acquire all the necessary skills and expertise. The courses offered are;

Undergraduate Degree Programmes

Bachelor of Education (Arts), Bachelor of Education (Science), and Bachelor of Education (Arts/Science) with Special needs Education, Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) and Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Development Education). All these undergraduate courses in the School of Education are offered in four academic years full time and the minimum requirements are a Mean grade of C+ (Plain) in KCSE with C+ in two teaching subjects in Arts or Science or “A” levels, 2 principals and a subsidiary pass in relevant subjects or Diploma in Education (Arts or Science) from a recognized institution or examining body. However, in the Bachelor of Education (Science), the students should have a C (Plain) in Mathematics. The tuition fee for all the undergraduate courses in the School of Education is Ksh. 89,500 and Statutory fee of Ksh. 15,750 per academic year.

Masters Programmes

The masters programmes that are offered within this field are Masters in Educational Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction, Sociology of Education, Philosophy of Education, History of Education, Comparative Education, Educational Administration, Guidance and Counselling, Special Needs Education as well as Early Childhood Development Education. All these masters courses require a Bachelor of Education 2nd Class Honours (Upper division) from a recognized university or a Bachelor of Education 2nd class Honours (lower Division) with two years post qualification teaching experience or a Bachelor of Education 2nd class Honours (lower Division) with a Post-Graduate Diploma in education or an alternative of a Bachelor of Education with a pass and a relevant postgraduate diploma from a recognized institution. These programmes are offered in two academic years of which a total of Ksh 94,000 and Statutory charges of Ksh 21,000 per academic year.

PhD Programmes

The programmes under this title are various and in different fields and include PhD in Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Curriculum Studies, Curriculum Instruction and Media and Guidance and Counselling. All these courses are offered in three academic years with course work. The minimum requirement for the enrollment of any of the PhD programmes should have a holders of a Master Degree in a relevant field of study from a recognized university. The tuition fee for an academic year is Ksh 150,000 and Statutory charges of Ksh 38,250.

 

Agriculture plays a major role as far as Kenya’s economy is concerned. However, not all areas in Kenya are conducive for engaging in the various forms of Agriculture. South Eastern Kenya University offers various courses under the Department of Dry-land Agriculture to ensure that individuals are well acquainted with different agricultural methods. It offers degree courses as well as diploma and certificate courses.

Degree programs

The South Eastern Kenya University offers various degree courses under the department of Dry-land Agriculture. These are:

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

• Bachelor of Science in Dry-land Agriculture

• Bachelor of Science in Horticulture

Admission requirements for the degree courses

Individuals who want to pursue degree courses under the department of Dry-land Agriculture should have obtained a KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus). The individuals should also have obtained a grade of C (plain) in Biology and in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics/Physics Sciences. Individuals who have obtained a KCSE mean grade of C (plain) and have a diploma with at least a credit pass in Agriculture, Animal Science, Environmental Studies or a related subject are eligible to apply.

Diploma programs

Diploma programs offered at South Easter Kenya University department of Dry-land Agriculture are:

• Diploma in General Agriculture

• Diploma in Crop Protection

• Diploma in Apiculture

Admission requirements for the diploma courses

Applicants who want to undertake diploma courses at the university should have obtained a minimum of KCSE mean grade of C (plain). In addition, the individuals should have obtained a minimum grade of C- (minus) in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics/Physical Science. Individuals who have obtained a KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) and who have a certificate in a relevant program can also apply.

Certificate programs

South Eastern Kenya University offers Certificate in General Agriculture under its department of Dry-land Agriculture. Individuals who want to undertake the course should have obtained a minimum of KCSE mean grade of D+ (plus).

For more information, individuals can contact:

South Eastern Kenya University P.O. BOX 170-90200, KITUI Land Line : +254-20-2413859, Cell Phone : +254-716962770 Fax : +254-20-2318999 E-mail : [email protected]

 

 

Kitengela Institute of Professional Studies is a private higher learning institution situated in Kitengela town in Kajiado county which is 40 km from Nairobi,the capital city of Kenya and its found along Nairobi-Namanga highway.Kitengela is rapidly growing town in education sector with several higher learning institution most of them been private institutions and colleges offering certificate courses,higher diploma courses,undergraduate courses and postgraduate courses one of them being the Kitengela Institute of Professional Studies.Kitengela Institute of Professional Studies offers several professional courses in different categories including diploma courses and certificate courses to both its residents and any interested students from anywhere in the country.Kitengela Institute of professional studies is determined to produce qualified and competent graduates in the fields of business and technology with well trained and qualified lectures and enough learning facilities.

Courses offered

Diploma courses

• Diploma in Business management (BA)
• Diploma in Accountancy
• Diploma in Sales and Marketing management
• Diploma in Customer service
• Diploma in Banking and finance
• Diploma in Management
• Diploma in Social work and social Administration
• Diploma in Commerce
• Diploma in Information Technology(IT)
• Diploma in Accounting and Finance
• Diploma in Accounting

 

 

Certificate courses

• Certificate in Marketing
• Certificate in Management Information Technology(MIT)
• Certificate in Customer service
• Certificate in Public Relations
• Certificate in Business studies
• Certificate in Banking
• Certificate in Purchasing and Supplies
• Certificate in Banking and Finance
• Certificate in Purchasing and Finance management
• Certificate in Management Information and Communication Technology(MICT)
• Certificate in Drama and Theatre
• Certificate in Management Skills
• Certificate in Business and Office Management
• Certificate in Public Relations and Customer care
• Certificate in Business Administration and Management
• Certificate in Public Relations ,Advertising and Marketing
• Certificate in Business Information Systems
• Certificate in Sales and Marketing
• Certificate in Social work and Community Development

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.