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]    

Kenya institute of special education, the institute is a government agency which trains students who want to serve in the sector of special education, conducting a comprehensive training to all the personnel working in the management sector of special education institutions, running an assessment center for teachers to confirm if they are both educationally and psychologically ready for teaching children with special needs. The institute runs a preschool department for the purpose of preparing the teachers practically. The teachers are prepared professionally and to be conscious in the success of the students and to give their services with respect and empathy.

Rev. Muhoro Secondary school for the deaf, the school offers 8.4.4 system, it is a mixed school which has been operating since 1988 and it is a national school for both boys and boys with special needs. The school maintains Christianity morals since it is founded under P.C.E.A church. The school admits students from Eastern Africa. The school focuses on preparing students with special needs to gain independency in their life.

P.C.E.A Kambui School for the deaf, this is a vocational training center for deaf students and it is large and has boarding facilities for the students. The vocational training offers several courses including tailoring, knitting, hair dressing, carpentry courses and metal work. Primary students do computer application in the afternoon to boost their computer skills.

St Lucy’s School for the blind, the school is located in Meru near Mount Kenya, it is a boarding school meant for visually impaired students. The teachers are dedicated in delivering their services professionally. The vocational courses include sewing and knitting for the ladies and leather craft and shoe making for the men. There is a big computer library which is accessible to all the students.

Thika School for the Blind, it is large boarding school for visually impaired students, the school has a large compound taking care of all the students needs. The school offers all the courses to assist the students gain their independency. All the teachers and staff are professionally trained to deliver their duties with ethics and they have unconditional love for children.

Kibos School for the Blind, the school is located in Bungoma district, it has a mission of creating the appropriate learning conditions for the blind children and the students are helped to have a certificate and a foundation to build their independence despite their visual disability. Most students are from poor background and others have been abandoned due to their disability, the school has been depending on well wishers including ministry of Education. The school has been participating in sports; it had two of its students participate in Turkey during the International Paralympics in Turkey. The school has been producing competent professionals nationally and internationally.

Pwani School for the Mentally Challenged, the school is mixed day and boarding, it is located near Nyali on a land allocated by the government, the school admits students from all ranks from 6 years to 24 years. The school is large and the population increases each year, the teachers are experts in this field and very caring.

Thousands of Kenyan youths all over the country are living in abject poverty. This is because most of the youths in Kenya are jobless and as such they are not able to fend for themselves…… some youths in Kenya are even not able to put food on the table every other day. This is an issue that the government of Kenya is still yet to resolve even after every incoming president promised to create jobs in Kenya for the Kenyan youths. The problem of unemployment in Kenya is an issue which we cannot just choose to roll under the carpet as such. It has to be acted on and acted on expeditiously for that matter.

One thing that is for sure is that, the key to beating the problem of unemployment in Kenya today is quality education. When Kenyan youths are well educated and impacted with the right kind of skills and knowledge, they will definitely grow to become independent citizens who can make money work for themselves rather than them having to work for the money. People need the right entrepreneurial skills in Kenya for them to be able to set up businesses that survive the hard economic times.

In that case therefore, Kenyan youths really need proper training on matters to do with finance, financial management and generally issues that touch on money and running businesses in Kenya. Apparently, there are a lot of institutions of higher learning in Kenya today which offer finance related courses to students. However, the problem is that, most of them, especially those that are located upcountry areas of Kenya; do not have the right in-house capacity to deliver quality education. As such, I have taken time to do a research about Kenya and I have compiled three of the best institutions of higher learning at which you can get quality education in Kenya on matters do deal with finance, accounting, entrepreneurship and such-like bits.

Strathmore University in Kenya

Previously referred to as Strathmore College, Strathmore University in Kenya has with no doubt grown considerably over the past two decades. The Strathmore institution in Kenya has grown in leaps and bounds and is today highly regarded as Kenya’s centre of Excellence when it comes to information communication related studies in Kenya.  It is also important to appreciate the fact that a considerable percentage of the student fraternity here pursue finance and account related courses in Kenya. Why is this case? Of course everything is written down on paper for you to see. Over the years, Strathmore has produced some of the best financial experts in Kenya.  Even the current Equity Bank CEO, James Mwangi was once a student of Strathmore University in Kenya.

Strathmore Business School in Kenya is located on Ole Sangare Road off Mbagathi Road in Madaraka Estate in Nairobi. Students in Kenya are increasingly enrolling for finance courses in Strathmore University. This simply means that, most Kenyans are seeking quality education in Kenya on financial and business management matters. Strathmore University website is http://sbs.strathmore.edu/

The University of Nairobi

Also worth noting is that the University of Nairobi is another excellent place where you can enroll at to pursue a finance or accounting related course. Being the oldest University in the country, you really have no doubt that the lecturers here will impact your knowledge and as such help you to grow into a highly proficient finance and accounting professional.

The advantage of University of Nairobi is that it has campuses all over Kenya. Therefore, regardless of where you live, you can find such courses pretty much accessible.  The main campus is located along the University Way within Nairobi City. UON in Kenya is on University Way near Koinange Street opposite Nairobi Safari Club and along Uhuru Highway in Nairobi. In case you reside within Nairobi, it might be a good idea to pursue your studies in University of Nairobi main campus in Nairobi town in Kenya. UON website is on http://www.uonbi.ac.ke/

Kenya School of Monetary Studies

Just as the name implies, Kenya School of Monetary Studies is the school where all issues to do with money are taught in Kenya. In that case therefore, it does not matter whether you want to learn accounting, finance, entrepreneurship in Kenya or any other money related course. Kenya School of Monetary Studies has the best lecturers on financing courses in Kenya. Kenya School of Monetary Studies is located along the Thika superhighway in Nairobi specifically Off Thika Road, Next to De La Rue Ltd on Mathare North Road in Nairobi. Kenya School of Monetary Studies website is http://www.ksms.or.ke/

We have heard of economic growth every year. The economics experts usually say that Kenya has an economic growth of 5 % and sometimes 5.7 %. People wonder how they arrive to such calculation or how they do such calculations. This is done by experts who have specialised in economics. If you dream of becoming an economist, it is not late because you can still make it at the University of Nairobi.

University of Nairobi has the school of economics which has produced known economists in Kenya and the East Africa. The school offers specialised training of economics at all levels of learning (from degree to doctor of philosophy) under the college of humanities and social sciences.

There are only two undergraduate programmes offered at the school of economics in the University of Nairobi and they include:

• Bachelor of Economics.
• Bachelor of Economics and Statistics.

The minimum admission requirement for one to pursue a degree in economics is:

• One should have K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ and above and C+ in mathematics or
• Those with diploma should have K.C.S.E of C (plain) and additional of C+ in mathematics or
• Those who have advance K.A.C.E or E.A.C.E certificate with two principal passes with “0” level” mathematics are also eligible for admission.

The master programmes offered in the school of economics are:

• Maters of Arts in Economics.
• Master of Arts in Economics Policy Management.
• Master of Arts in Economics of Multilateral Trading System.
• Master of Science in health Economics and Policy.

The admission requirement of pursuing masters in economics is that a person should be a holder of upper second class honours degree in economics or holders of bachelor’s degree at lower second class from the university of Nairobi with at least two years’ experience. Those who have bachelor degree in health sciences are also eligible to pursue Master of Science in health economics and policy.

The only doctor of philosophy offered at the school of economics is Ph.D in Economics and for one to pursue this course; he/she should be holders of a master degree in economics in an institution that is recognised by senate of the University of Nairobi.

For more information, you can contact:

Director School of Economics,

P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi.

Telephone number: 318262, 226451 extension 28122

Fax: 243046

Email: [email protected].

 

Kenyatta University offers a Bachelors of Science (Agribusiness and Trade) option under the department of Agribusiness Management and Trade. Applicants from East Africa and non-East African’s are encouraged to apply for the Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness Management and Trade) course. Individuals who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the course.

Application Criteria

• Applicants should have a minimum of C+ at KCSE or equivalent in order to be considered for the course.

• They should also have a minimum of C+ in Mathematics and also a minimum of C+ in two of the following subjects namely: Agriculture, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics and Geography.

• Individuals who have attained a grade C (plain) in KCSE and who in additionally have a Diploma in fields such as Accounting, Agribusiness, Business Studies, Economics or a related discipline are eligible to apply so long as the acquired a minimum of a credit in the said courses.

The duration of study takes up to four years for student to complete the degree course. In order to have successfully completed the course, students need to complete a minimum of 56 units throughout their first year to fourth year. The first year students (100 series) have to complete three prescribed units as well as seven additional units. In the second year of study, students need to complete nine units plus an additional five units prescribed by the department for their 200 series. Third year students are required to take fourteen core units for their 300 series while the fourth year students need to take 16 units, four core units plus twelve additional units for their 400 series.

Fees required for the Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness Management and Trade)

The amount payable for BSc. Agribusiness Management and Trade is as follows: there is a statutory fee of Ksh 21, 200 per annum plus an additional Ksh 120, 000 for those who hail from East Africa. Charges from non East Africans include the statutory fee plus an additional fee of Ksh 175, 000 only.

In case of enquiries

In case of enquiries individual can use the following contacts:

The Dean

School of Agriculture

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

Email: [email protected]

Phone Number: 8710901 Ext 3634, +254 – 202300126

Corporate reach +254 – 202310599

Fax 811575

In 1997, Makini College became operational as the tertiary education and training arm of Makini School. Since then it has been on the forefront of providing quality education and has won various accolades in the field of education. In 2000, the college was accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology. The following Diploma courses are offered at Makini College.

Diploma in Digital Marketing

Online marketing has had enormous success in recent years. Both physical and online businesses are embracing digital marketing to stay ahead of the competition. The Diploma in Digital Marketing course covers carious subjects such as affiliate marketing, online advertizing, search engine optimization, online PR and social media among others. Individuals who undertake the course will cover the following areas:

• Digital Marketing essentials

• Digital Marketing Planning

• Marketing and Consumer behavior

Professional Diploma in Marketing

The Professional Diploma in Marketing is designed to enable individuals to acquire the needed skills and knowledge that will put them at the forefront in the marketing world. The course duration is one year. Individuals who want to pursue Professional Diploma in Marketing should have obtained a pass in CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing. Individuals who have obtained a degree with a focus on marketing and who have at least two years work experience are also eligible to undertake the course. The course will cover the following areas:

• Marketing Planning Process

• Delivering Customer value through marketing

• Managing Marketing

• Project Management Marketing

Diploma in Marketing Communication

Marketing and communication go hand in hand as it is through communication that marketing takes place. The Diploma in Marketing Communication course gives individuals the knowledge to identify and thoroughly understand the various communication methods essential to meeting business objectives. Individuals pursuing the course will cover the following areas:

• Advertising

• Direct Marketing and Sales Promotion

• Integrated Media

• Public Relations

• Marketing and Consumer Behaviour

Diploma in CIPR

This is a part time post graduate course. It is designed to enable individuals to enhance their communication management skills and develop their PR planning strategy. Individuals who want to pursue Diploma in CIPR should have obtained the CIPR Advanced Certificate in Public Relations. Individuals who have obtained the CIPR Internal Communication Certificate and who have at least a five year work experience in a PR related field are also eligible to apply. Individuals with a post-graduate qualification in a related discipline and who have a minimum of five years in public relations can also apply. The course duration is nine months. Individuals pursuing the course will cover the following areas:

• Corporate Responsibility and Stakeholder Theory

• Issues and Crisis Management

• PR Planning

• PR as a Management Function

• Reputation Management

• Theoretical approaches

For more information, individuals can contact:

Makini College

Kaboke House along State House Avenue

P.O. Box 47437-00100

Nairobi, Kenya.

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 020 2322381, 2322409, 2224117