African Nazarene University is a private university in Kenya. Chartered in 2002 by the commission of higher education it offers a bachelor degree in mass communication. African Nazarene University has an up to date, state of the art technology that is well equipped to offer above average training to its students. It ensures that individuals who graduate have the necessary training to have successful careers in journalism. The training is provided in various departments that include;

• Electronics
• Print journalism
• Public relation/corporate communication
• Book publishing
• Advertising

Admission criteria

The duration of the study takes up to 3 years with the option of enrolling for day or evening classes. However to qualify the following admission requirements should be satisfied by the applicant. They include;

• Applicants should have attained a minimum grade of C+ grade or equivalent in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
• The applicant should also have obtained at least a B- in English alone. The applicant should also have obtained at least a c+ in mathematics
• The applicants are also required to undertake pre university tests offered at the African Nazarene university in which they are required to obtain a Minimum of 2.7 (B-) in order to qualify.
• Individuals who have attained a c plain in KCSE are also eligible in the addition of certain credentials;

Diploma in fields such as journalism, public relations or a related field as long as they acquired a minimum of a credit in the said course.

• Applicants with proficiency in typing (keyboard) and pass in foreign language (French, German, Japanese, Spanish) have an added advantage.

Fee and contact information

The fee stands at 750 us dollars per annum for those hailing in East Africa. Non- East Africans attract a fee charge of 1000 us dollars per annum. Subject to change from time to time

In case of any enquiries, visit their official website at anu.co.ke or email them at their official email address at [email protected]. Also be free to visit their offices at their campuses at. Main campus is located at Ongata rongai, 25 km from Nairobi, or at their other campuses at their campus at the Nairobi CBD located in Stanbank building along Moi Avenue. You can also write to them at their post office Address at PO box 53067-00200 Nairobi. You can also call them at +254 (20) 252 7170 or +254 (20) 201 2233. You can also visit their other campuses at their Kisii branch at Nyamachara building located along Kisii Nakumatt road next to KCB bank or call them at 0726675428. At their Eldoret campus at the AIC building or call them at 0707083021. You can also visit them at their Machakos campus at ABC Imani plaza, at Machakos CBD or call them at 0724220748.

Established in 1996 Chartered in 2011 by the commission of higher education, Mount Kenya University, is a university in Kenya that offers a bachelor of degree in medical laboratory sciences. With the availability of well equipped labs and technicians, students are assured of having the best training at an affordable price. The students are trained under various departments, like;

• Medical laboratory
• Aspects of pharmacy
• Biotechnology
• Investigative medicine

Admission criteria

• Individuals who are interested are however required to meet certain criteria in order to pursue medical laboratory science as a career, they include;
• Holder of KCSE certificate, minimum aggregate c+ and either a b in biology or chemistry
• C- in mathematics or physics or B- in biological sciences or B- in physical sciences
• Holder of higher national diploma or professional certificate in a relevant discipline from recognized institution
• A minimum aggregate grade of C+ in KCSE with a minimum of C+ in mathematics /physics, English, biology and chemistry.
• A minimum of a C grade in KCSE coupled with a diploma in medical laboratory sciences from a recognized institution

Location and contact information

For admission to Mount Kenya University visit the deans’ office for more information or the enquiries desk at their various campuses. The main campus is located at General Kago Road in Thika, Kiambu county, Kenya 45 kilometers from Nairobi city, along the Nairobi – Thika Highway. You can also visit them at their Nairobi campus along at Ronald Ngala street opposite family bank, Mount Kenya university in Mombasa along Digo road, Nakuru campus along kipchoge Avenue off Lower Bedi road and Mount Kenya Annex along Oginga Odinga Avenue, Nkubu in majani tea sacco plaza, Meru ,Mount Kenya kitale campus at teachers plaza opposite kitale police station, Kakamega located at mega mall opposite muliro gardens, Eldoret near Uasin Gishu District hospital, Garissa and Lodwar with other centers opened in neighboring countries in Rwanda and Somali.

An online admission process is also availed to individuals who can download the admission letters from the Mount Kenya University website at www.mku.ac.ke/download. More enquiries can be directed to their official email address at [email protected]

 

Nakuru is one of the growing towns in Kenya and due to its big population, many people engage in businesses to earn a living. Where there is a group of people, there need to be an improved health status of such group and that is why Nakuru College of health sciences decided to specialize in health courses. Since Nakuru is and agricultural town in Kenya there was also needed for the same college to integrate business courses alongside the medical courses offered.

Higher diploma courses offered

• Higher diploma in human resource management.
  
  

• Higher diploma in business administration.

• Higher national diploma in sales and marketing.

• Higher diploma in entrepreneurship.

Diploma courses offered

• Diploma in community health and development.

• Diploma in community development.

• Diploma in social work.

• Diploma in business management.

• Diploma in tourism management.

• Diploma in hotel and restaurant management.

• Diploma in human resource management.

• Diploma in public administration.

• Diploma in project planning and development.

• Diploma in information technology.

• Diploma in sales and marketing.

• Diploma in purchasing management.

  Certificate courses offered

• Proficient certificate in computer applications.

• Certificate in information technology.

• Certificate in community health and development.

Nakuru College of health sciences is located along Nakuru – Marigat highway in a large building called KFA building. This institution can be contacted through:

Nakuru College of Health Sciences

P.O. Box 12906, Nakuru, Kenya.

Telephone number: 051 2210858

Email address: [email protected]

Wote technical training institute (Wote TTI) is one of the public technical colleges that known to train people from artisan level to higher diploma. Wote TTI began as a polytechnic in 1990 and has been supported by the government of Kenya in its development.

Wote TTI is located between Makueni Girls and the offices of ministry of roads, 3 kilometers from Wote town along the Wote Makindu road. This is one of the important institutions situated in Makueni County.

This institution helps those students who cannot be able to enroll for university education because they admit even those who finished standard eight education (Kenya certificate of primary education) in Kenya where they enroll for artisan courses. The minimum admission requirement for diploma courses in Wote TTI is a mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE (kenya certificate of secondary education), certificate courses is a mean grade of D+ (plus) at KCSE and artisan requires KCSE D-, KCSE D (plain) or KCPE certificate.

Diploma courses offered by Wote technical training institute.

• Diploma in Information Communication Technology.

• Diploma in Automotive Engineering.

• Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

• Diploma in Building Engineering.

• Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering.

• Diploma in Textile Technology.

Certificate courses offered at Wote technical training institute.

• Certificate in Secretarial Studies.

• Craft Certificate in Automotive Engineering.

• Certificate in Secretarial Studies.

• Certificate in Electrical and Electronics (power option).

• Craft Certificate in Masonry.

• Craft Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment making Technology.

• Masonry Craft.

• Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics.

• CISCO International Certificate in IT essentials.

Artisan courses offered at Wote technical training institute.

• Electrical Installation.

• Garment Marking.

• Plumbing.

• Welding and Fabrication.

• Motor Vehicle Mechanics.

• Masonry.

The accounting courses offered at Wote technical training institute.

• Accounting Technician Certificate (ATC) 1 & 2.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) section 1-4.

All students pursuing accounting courses are usually advised to register with KASNEB in Kenya before joining the college.

For more information about the courses offered at Wote technical training institute, contact:

Wote TTI,

P.O. Box 377- 90300, Makueni, Kenya.

Telephone: 0202624243

Mobile: 0728658649 and 0731642021

Email address: [email protected].

Website: www.wotetti.ac.ke.

 

 

In Kenya, most of the building is usually done with cement and this ensure that they are strong enough and durable ad can therefore accommodate and withstand the pressures and weights of the occupants of the buildings. There has been a lot of news about building collapsing due to poor construction skills and the use of weak cement which cannot withstand the weight and pressure of the buildings.

However, Kenya is privileged to have a variety of cement manufacturing industries from where the building can be done by the cement in which the owner of the building prefer. Furthermore, when there is variety, the chances of choosing the best cement are higher. All in all, EastAfrican Portland Cement Ltd is one of the best industries in Kenya that provide the best cement products in the country.

EastAfrican Portland Cement Ltd is one of the oldest industries which have been able to produce the best cement in the country. Cement from this industry known as the Blue Triangle Cement is strong and durable and ensure that it hold firmly the buildings or structures built using it. For instance, Blue Triangle cement was used to build very old structures such as KICC, Kipande House and Co-operative bank Headquarters building and through all those years, these building not inly stand as living monuments to the industries’ resilience but also as a sign and progress of strength and durability.

This industry have safety policies and procedures which are continuously audited and certified by the Kenya Bureau standards, Kenya’s premier standards agency, which enable them to maintain high safety standards and constantly innovate to improve their products. This industry use ICT systems in the manufacture and quality control procedures and was recognized by the Computer Society of Kenya as the best class which show that their products are highly standardized and meet all the requirements of the products expected in the market.

EAPCC has also ensured that they work in accordance with the achieving of the Vision 2030 by improving the quality of Blue Triangle Cement to the best quality in order to work closely to the Vision 2030 National Secretariat to provide best brands of Blue Triangle Cement for flagship vision 2030 projects such as Chemusus dam, Geothermal Power plant in Nakuru and much more.

For any enquiries or complains about EAPCC products, you can contact their head office through the mobile +254 722 203076, +254 722 203 078/80 or +254 733 333212/14. They can also be reached by email [email protected] or by filling an online form of enquiries at their website www.eastafricanportland.com

 

Bushangala technical institute is one of the earliest institutes found in Kakamega. It is located along Sigalagala- Butere road about 16 kilometers from kakamega town. The institution is run by the government of Kenya and fully registered by the ministry of Higher education Science and Technology. And the institute provides technical, vocational entrepreneurial training. It runs programs that train students and promote technological development and research as well as access of information that leads to innovations.

Bushangala Technical Training Institute started as a skill upgrading centre in 1991 with the aim of upgrading skills for instructors, polytechnics graduates, and managers. The institute came to be fully controlled by the ministry of higher education science and Technology In 2008. Various programs are offered in the institute including short courses, diploma and certificate programs.

The following is a list of courses offered at this institution.

a)      Certificate in Information Technology

b)      Certificate in Computer maintenance and repair

c)      Certificate in Computer packages

d)     Certificate in Networking

e)      Certificate in computer Science

f)       Diploma in Applied Biology

g)      Diploma in Building construction

h)      Diploma in Civil engineering

i)        Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (production Option)

j)        Diploma in Community development

k)      Diploma in Computer Science

l)        Diploma in Information Communication and technology

m)    Craft in science laboratory Technology

n)      Artisan in Masonry

o)      Craft in Masonry

p)      Artisan in Motor Vehicle

q)      Craft in motor Vehicle

r)       Artisan in Plumbing

s)       Craft in Plumbing

t)       Artisan in Electrical Installation

u)      Craft in Electrical Installation

v)      Craft and Artisan in welding and fabrication

w)    Artisan and Craft in clothing, Fashion, and design.

x)      Craft in Mechanical

For more information contact the institute through:

Address: P.O Box 2227-50100 Kakamega, Kenya.

Tel: 0208059530

 

Engineering is a course in Kenya that many would have prefers to pursue as a career but because of its tough requirements and hardness of the course, many end up not pursuing engineering in Kenya. There are various colleges in Kenya that offer engineering courses and Kenya institute of electronics and technology is one of them. This institution is recognized by the engineering board of Kenya and therefore offers accepted engineering courses in Kenya.

This college is located in Nakuru town in the first floor of Loncon House, opposite Giddo Plaza. It offers certificate and diploma courses in engineering. These courses include:

Certificate courses offered by Kenya institute of electronics and technology in Kenya

• Certificate in electrical and electronics engineering.

• Certificate in electronics engineering.

• Certificate in electronics.

• Certificate in electronics technology.

• Certificate in electrical engineering technology.

• Certificate in electrical technology.

• Certificate in electrical installation.

• Certificate in electrical power engineering.

• Certificate in electrical repair and installation.

• Certificate in motor vehicle systems.

• Certificate in business management.

• Certificate in computerized accounting.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

• Certificate in accounting and finance.

• Accounting Technician Certificate (ATC).

• Certificate in business information system.

• Certificate in purchasing and supplies management.

• Certificate in sales and marketing.

• Certificate in management information technology.

• Certificate in store keeping.

• Certificate in human resource management.

• Certificate in computer engineering and maintenance.

Diploma courses offered by Kenya institute of electronics and technology in Kenya

• Diploma in business management.

• Diploma in business information system.

• Diploma in business administration.

• Diploma in purchasing and supplies management.

• Diploma in accounting.

• Diploma in human resource management.

Contacts of Kenya institute of electronics and technology in Kenya

For more information about this institution and the qualification of each engineering course, you can contact them through the following address:

Kenya Institute of Electronics and Technology,

P.O. Box 15178,

Nakuru, Kenya.

Telephone number: 051 2214461

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Ol’lessos Technical Training Institute is a middle level college in Kenya located in Nandi East along Nabkoi-Kapsabet highway. The institute was started in 1975 as a technical secondary school constructed by the community. It offers course in craft, artisan, Certificate and diploma levels. Over 1000 students are current benefiting from this institution services under various departments which include:

-Information Communication Technology department

-Building and civil Engineering Department

-Department of Applied Science

-Department of Automotive Engineering

Ol’lessos institute is owned by the government of Kenya but is sponsored by the Anglican church of Kenya. The institute aim at providing Technical education and vocational training that promotes creativity and innovation to meet global economic challenges.

Diploma courses offered at Ol’lessos technical training institute include:

        i.            Diploma in Accounting

      ii.            Diploma in Applied Biology

    iii.            Diploma in Building and construction

     iv.            Diploma in analytical chemistry

       v.            Diploma in Civil Engineering

     vi.            Diploma in Automotive Engineering

   vii.            Diploma in Land surveying

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering

     ix.            Diploma in Chemical Engineering

       x.            Diploma in Laboratory Technology

     xi.            Diploma in marketing

   xii.            Diploma in Library and Information studies

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Diploma in Pharmaceutical technology

   xv.            Diploma in Secretarial studies

• Diploma in Quantity survey
• Diploma in Purchase in Supply management

 

Certificate Courses offered Include:

        i.            Certificate in Computer studies

      ii.            Certificate in Food and beverage

    iii.            Certificate in Architecture and draughtsman ship

     iv.            Certificate in Business administration

       v.            Certificate in Electrical Installation

     vi.            Certificate in Human resources management

   vii.            Certificate in Automotive Engineering

• Certificate in cooperative management

     ix.            Certificate in Housekeeping and Laundry

       x.            Certificate in Medical Laboratory technology

     xi.            Certificate in Information technology

   xii.            Certificate in Secretarial studies

• Certificate in Purchasing and sales
• Certificate in Science Laboratory technology

   xv.            Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics

• Certificate in Sales and Marketing

For more information contact the principal ol’lessos TTI through:

Address: P.O. Box 210 Lessos, Kenya.

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 0202395160

 

The Kenya Medical and Research Institute(KEMRI) is a medical research centre in East Africa and its headquarters are located in Kenya’s capital city,Nairobi and has branches in Kisumu and Mombasa. Kenya Medical and Research Institute was established in 1979 through Science and Technology Act.KEMRI is a multidisciplinary centre of specialized research capacity with all centres focusing on research under under four main programs namely:

                 -Infectious disease program

                 -Biotechnology and non-communicable diseases program

                 -Parastic diseases program

                 -Epidemiology and public health program

Kenya Medical and Research Institute has played a n important role in the fight against malaria,HIV/AIDS and other fatal diseases in Kenya and in Sub-saharan Africa.The institute also supports in training programme,Institute of Tropical Medicine run in collaboration with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology(JKUAT) offering Masters and PhD in various biomedical science programme.Its also an institution that offers attachment and internships for medical students such as Medical Biotechnology students,Public health students,biochemistry students.

Researches done at Kenya Medical and Research Institute(KEMRI)

• Centre for Biotechnology Research and Development(CBRD)

–Its mandate is to develop Biotechnological innovations such as diagnostic kits,vaccines and associated delivery technology

2.Centre for Clinical Research(CCR) such as causes of diseases,signs and symptoms and coming up with treatment.

3.Centre for geographic Medicine and Research-Coast(CGMR-C)

4.Centre for Global Health Research(CGHR)

5.Centre for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Control Research(CIPDCR)

6.Centre for Microbiology Research(CMR)

7.Centre for Public Health Research(CPHR)

8.Centre for Respiratory Diseases Research(CRDR)

9.Centre for Traditional Medicine and Drug Research(CTMDR)

10.Centre for Virus Research(CVR)

11.The Eastern and Southern Africa Centre for Internal Parasite Control Centre

12. Healthy safety and Environmental care

13.Production centre

14.Kenya Medical and Research Institute Graduate School of Health Sciences

Specialized Medical Equipments and Facilities found at Kenya Medical and Research Institute

1.Electron microscopy laboratory

2.Equiped molecular virology laboratories

3.Equiped microbiology laboratories

4.Parasitology laboratories and insectaries

5.Production Unit-This is a unique facility that provides opportunity for turning research output into products.

  

 

    

Strathmore University in Kenya is a privately sponsored university in Kenya and offers most courses in Kenya. Strathmore University courses in Kenya have teaching sessions and practical parts which include thorough research on the courses and subject matters. Strathmore University in Kenya offers courses in different categories which include bridging courses in Kenya, Diploma programmes in Kenya, undergraduate degree programmes in Kenya, Post graduate programmes in Kenya and professional courses in Kenya. All these courses  in Strathmore University are incorporated into different schools and faculties.

Diploma courses in Strathmore University in Kenya 

Diploma in Business management in Kenya- Diploma in Business management course offered by Strathmore University in Kenya give students in Kenya training in administration, management, marketing strategies, and leadership skills especially on a business environment and many more skills.

Diploma in Microfinance in Kenya– Diploma in Microfinance in Strathmore University is a programme that enables the learners to acquire skills on the management of microfinance business in Kenya and how the microfinance enterprises work in Kenya, to improve the society and people livelihood.

Diploma in Business Information Technology in Kenya– This is an information technology  course in Strathmore University where the students in Kenya are trained to become IT specialists in Kenya, mainly in the area of business organizations and management.

Undergraduate degree courses in Strathmore University in Kenya 

Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science – Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science course in Strathmore University equips a student with basics of subjects that are applicable in the field of actuarial and finance models. The subject matter of Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science in Kenya includes Mathematics, statistics, economics and accounting.

Bachelor of Science in Tourist management in Kenya– There are tourist attraction sites in coastal Kenya and Kenya in general for tourists in Kenya, and therefore,  a degree in tourism field in Kenya enable students to manage the tourism sector in Kenya well. Bachelor of Science in Tourist management course in Strathmore University trains a student of core values in the fields of traveling and tourism sector in Kenya, as well as planning and operation in tourism and wildlife management in Kenya.

Bachelor of Science in leadership and Management in Kenya– Bachelor of Science in leadership and Management in Strathmore University prepares a candidate in areas of leadership and management in Kenya of available resources in his/her control. This includes management of health care management in Kenya and management of non-profit organization in Kenya, public relation as well as administration fields.

Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication in Kenya– Telecommunication course in Strathmore University in Kenya enables the student to be able to implement strategies of technical defaults and capacity to implement ICT strategies.

Bachelor of Commerce in Strathmore University– Bachelor of Commerce in Kenya is commonly known as B.Com in Kenya, and it enables a student to work in the areas of accounting, banking, consultancy and general business management.

Bachelor of Law in Kenya– The candidates of Bachelor of Law in Strathmore University are able to learn law skills and justice skills, and be able to implement the constitution of the republic of Kenya as lawyers and judges.

Other degree programmes in Kenya offered at Strathmore University include Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology in Kenya, Bachelor of Science in Informatics in Kenya, and Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management in Kenya and Bachelor of Business Science in Financial economics in Kenya.

Post Graduate programmes in Strathmore University in Kenya

Strathmore University offers masters degree programmes in Kenya to candidates who enrol for their courses in the following fields:

Masters of Commerce in Strathmore University– Masters of Commerce in Kenya is meant for advancement educationally and professionally in the field of finance, marketing, environmental accounting and forensic accounting in Kenya.

Master of Business Administration in Strathmore University– Master of Business Administration in Kenya enables candidates to meet the upper level of management by equipping students with additional practical leadership skills.

Master of Science in Computer-based Information Systems in Kenya– Master of Science in Computer-based Information Systems in Strathmore University equips the candidate to enable them to become specialist in the needs of the modern business environment.

Master of Science in Educational Management in Kenya– Master of Science in Educational Management in Strathmore University intends to provide a strong foundation in educational research in Kenya, and also for good management of schools and education institutions. Other postgraduate programmes in Strathmore University include Masters in Information Technology (IT) in Kenya and Masters of Arts in Philosophy and Ethics in Kenya.

Professional courses in Strathmore University in Kenya 

Certified Public Accounts (CPA) course in Strathmore University is a professional course that enable candidates to have skills in the area of accountancy and financial management in Kenya.

Certified Information Security Management course in Strathmore University is a course that equip candidate with skills to enable them manage information risk as the basis of information security and able to develop information security programs in Kenya. Other professional courses in Strathmore University include; Information System Auditor course in Kenya, Chartered financial analyst course in Kenya and ACA advanced stage course in Kenya.

Strathmore University in Kenya ensures proper training in all these courses in Kenya, to ensure the candidates have all necessary skills in the application of the skills in real life environment. The courses in Strathmore University and the requirements for application of Strathmore University courses can be viewed from the Strathmore University website accessible at www.strathmore.edu  or call Strathmore University hotline 0703-034000 or 0703-034200. Strathmore University is located in Madaraka Estate in Nairobi.