With more and more Kenyans being bend on accumulating wealth and property it is not surprising that the need of insurance policy covers have increased tremendously. More people have realized the importance of insurance in a growing economy and have embraced the act of paying small calculated losses in form of premium payments in the promise of compensation in the event of loss of property. Due to this large scale embracing of corporate and individuals, there is a rise in the need of qualified insurance agents. This has directly affected the need of having certified institutions that of courses in insurance that teach individuals the know hows’ of insurance policies and how it works. College of insurance is one such institution in Kenya. Established in 1978, college of insurance is an institution that was established in collaboration with the government of Kenya with the main purpose of providing high quality training. It has over the years established itself as a qualified institution in offering insurance courses.

Courses offered at college of insurance

Insurance courses offered at college of insurance covers a variety of courses. They cover a vast department in insurance, technology and business management, they include;

• Accounting and financial reporting in insurance companies
• Actuarial appreciation program for senior executives
• Certificate in proficiency
• Actuarial principles and practice in life general business
• COMESA yellow card
• Diploma in insurance
• Comprehensive technical course in general insurance business
• General management
• Information technology
• Foundation course in life assurance
• Effective claims management- general insurance management
• Human resource management
• Insurance for data (IT) processors (life and non life)
• Insurance brokers training
• Motor fleet management
• Principles of loss adjusting
• Product design development
• Insurance regulatory accounts and return seminar
• International insurance examination
• Management of reinsurance portfolio

Qualification requirements

To qualify for entry to the college of insurance, certain requirements have been put in place that an individual has to meet in order to be considered for enrollment at the school. An individual must have attained a minimum of C- for a certificate program, a C plain or its equivalent in KCSE or a pass in CCI is required for an individual to be considered for enrollment for Diploma program. The course duration takes a period of 3 semesters. Study mode is full time with the option of enrolling for evening or day classes.

Contact and location information

College of insurance is located Off Mombasa road, Belle-Vue in south c. the institution can be contacted through their postal address number; PO Box 56928-00200 Nairobi. The institution can be contacted through their official phone number at Telephone number; 020-6005601-4/6 or Mobile phone number; 0722- 509759 or 0734- 600320 or their fax number at; 020-6005605. There is also the option of emailing the college through their official email address at [email protected]. for more information visit their website at www.coi.ac.ke.

First aid training in Kenya is a basic course that serves as an added advantage for most people seeking employment in Kenya. A first aider in Kenya usually carries an identity card that shows he or she has valid first aid skills in Kenya. First aid course offered by Kenya Red Cross Society in all the branches in various towns in Kenya offer knowledge about first aid essentials such as how to resuscitate a person, what to do in case of accidents in Kenya, how to assist a fainting case, how to give emergency aid in cases of fractured or injured bones in Kenya, how to deal with shock in Kenya, how to stop blood loss in cases of accidents in Kenya among many other basic skills.

Presence of first aiders in Kenya who have the knowledge on what to do and how to act during accidents or emergencies in Kenya has contributed to saving a lot of lives. Kenya Red cross society in Nakuru has its branch situated in Shabaab area in Nakuru. To get to Kenya Red Cross society Nakuru branch, you can get to Nakumatt West side in Nakuru town and walk or drive along the road towards Shabaab, past Evans Hospital in Nakuru on the road towards Kenlands in Nakuru. Red Cross Society Nakuru branch is on the road diversion on your right just past Evans Hospital in Nakuru. Kenya Red Cross Society in Nakuru is a few minutes away from Christ The King Catholic Church and The Catholic Diocese of Nakuru offices. You can board a matatu which charge Ksh 30 from Total Petrol Station main stage in Nakuru number 8 which goes to Shabaab area via the Nakuru Happy Church route. From the Nakuru Happy Church junction in Shabaab parts of Nakuru, Kenya Red Cross Society Nakuru Branch is a walking distance and next to Mama Ngina Primary School in Nakuru.

Kenya Red Cross Society Nakuru branch provides basic first aid training in Kenya at a fee of Ksh 1,000 and an in-depth First aid Training with Red Cross at a fee of Kshs 5,000. A certificate is issued after the first aid training which takes several classes in the Red Cross Society branch in Nakuru.

Trainings of First Aiders in Nakuru is usually done several times in a year and people can get the information about the Red Cross Society Nakuru Branch first aid services and classes from their website on http://training.kenyaredcross.org/. A Kenyan can also enrol for a refresher course of first aid training in Kenya through the Kenya Red Cross Society of Nakuru at a lower fee. You could also get to learn more about how to become a member and a volunteer of Kenya Red Cross Society in Nakuru from the help and enquiries desk in Nakuru branch. To be allowed to enter into the Kenya Red Cross Society premises in Nakuru branch, you must have a national identity card that is usually left at the gate before proceeding to any of the offices in the branch.

Moi University in Kenya was the second public university to be established in Kenya. Moi University was established after the University of Nairobi in Kenya in 1984, as an Act of Parliament. Moi University has over time expanded to offer over 15 university courses in Kenya. Moi University in Kenya also has over 5 affiliate colleges and a number of satellite campuses all over Kenya. Maseno University in Kenya was also seeded from Moi University in the early 1990’s.

Moi University in Kenya launched its satellite campus in Nairobi in November2005. The Moi University satellite campus in Nairobi has continued to register tremendous growth in terms of students and courses offered since its inception.  Moi University Nairobi Campus in Kenya has over five thousand registered students and offers over forty diploma, undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels distributed in their 8 faculties. Some of these faculties in Moi University Nairobi Campus are:

School of Arts and Social Sciences in Moi University Nairobi Campus

Some of the programs offered in school of arts and social sciences in Moi University Nairobi Campus faculty include Diplomas in penology, criminology and rehabilitation, Undergraduate studies in languages and humanities, Post graduate in gender studies as well as Postgraduate diplomas in public administration.

School of Business and Economics in Moi University Nairobi Campus

The school of business in Moi University Nairobi Campus mainly focuses on areas including Accounting, Banking and Finance, Risk and Insurance management, Marketing, Human, Business Information Systems, Purchasing and Supplies Management and Aviation Management. Some of the degrees offered in this school areBachelor of Business Management, Bachelor of Tourism Management (BTM), Bachelor of Hotels and Hospitality (BHHM) and Bachelor of Travels and Tour Operation (BTTM).

School of Education in Moi University Nairobi Campus

The undergraduate courses offered under the school of education in Moi University Nairobi Campus are Bachelor of Education (SNE), Bachelor of Education (ARTS), Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary Education) and Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education). The school of education in Moi University Nairobi Campus also offer a postgraduate degree in Leadership and Policy Education.

School of Human Resource Development in Moi University Nairobi Campus

This Human Resource Development faculty in Moi University Nairobi Campus offers undergraduate studies in Bachelor of Science in Communication and Public Relations, Bachelor of Science in Communication and Journalism, Bachelor of Science Human Resource Management, Bachelor of Science Entrepreneurship and Bachelor of Science in Project Planning Management.

Moi University Nairobi campus in Kenya is strategically situated within Nairobi City Center along Moi Avenue. Moi University Nairobi Campus is housed by the famous Bazaar Building at the Moi Avenue- Biashara Street junction in Nairobi.

     The School of Pharmacy was started in 1974 as a department within the faculty of Medicine in response to a presidential decree instructing immediate establishment of a department of pharmacy whose mission was to train pharmacists both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.This was necessarily needed to upgrade pharmaceutical education and services to international standards since before then pharmaceutical services were run mainly by semi-skilled personnel and foreigners.The department was initially located at the Chiromo campus but was subsequently relocated to the Kenyatta National Hospital(KNH)campus in 1976.In 1988,the department was given additional space in old Kenyatta National Hospital wards to accommodate offices and laboratories.The location of the School of Pharmacy within the Kenyatta National Hospital complex provides a favourable environment for training,research and practice in Pharmacy both to residential and non-residential due to wide variety of challenging health issues by virtue of the referral status of the hospital.The School of Pharmacy is one of the four constituent schools of the college of health sciences.The Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy is a five year course while Master’s degree course a two-year course and PhD a three-year course.

   In addition to training and research,the school offersservices through three specialized groups:

     -Drug Analysis and Research Unit(Analytical method Development,General and Contract Analysis,Pharmaceutical quality assurance and Good Manufacturing Practices)

     -Pharmacy practice Centre(General Community Pharmaceutical care)

     -Mitishamba Drug Research Centre(Toxicology of Herbal medicines and development of herbal medicine)

Departments in the School of Pharmacy

There are five departments in UoN School of Pharmacy which include:

1.Pharmaceutical Chemistry

2.Pharmaceutics

3.Pharmacy practice

4. Pharmacology

5.Pharmacognosy

Courses offered

• Bachelor of Pharmacy

2.Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Analysis

3.Master of Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy

5.Master of Pharmacy in Industrial Pharmacy

6.Master Degree of Pharmacy in Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance

7. Degree of Master of Science in Molecular Pharmacology

8.Master of Science in Pharmacognosy and complementary medicine

9.Doctor of Philosophy(PhD) in Pharmacy

Coast Institute of Technology is an approved institute that offer training in Tourism and hospitality management. It is tertiary college recognized by the ministry of higher education science and technology. The institute is mandated to provide its students with relevant and effective education as well as technical training which impact innovation and research skills to the graduates hence emerge as fully qualified for the dynamic job market.

The instutite has implemented approved courses that are examined by the following examination boards:

• City and Guilds of London

• ICM

• Kenya Accountancy and secretaries National and examination board (KASNEB)

• Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC)

•  Certificate Courses offered at Coast Institute of Technology:

• Business Administration

• Computer repair and Maintenance

• Culinary arts

• Business management

• Computer systems and application packages

• Electrical installation

• Beauty and hair dressing

• Computer reservation systems

• Food and beverage

• Financial management

• Front office operations

• French language

• Spanish language

• Human resources management

• Housekeeping operations

• Restaurant services

• Sales and marketing

• Tour guiding with driving and first aid

• Science laboratory technology

• Stores and supplies

• Social work

• Tour guiding

 Diploma courses:

• Applied biology

• Beauty and hair dressing

• Building and construction

• Information technology

• Information communication technology

• Business management

• Accountancy

• Business administration

• CPA

•  Electrical Engineering

• Food and beverage management

• Early childhood development education

• Financial management

•   Human resources management

• Supplies management

• Tour guiding

• Sales and marketing

• Secretarial studies

•  KATC

• Electrical Engineering

• KAME

• tourism management

For more information contact the institute through:

Address: P.O Box 34 Voi Kenya.

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 0412011393

Kabete Technical institute is Located in Kabete next to Uthiru Nairobi. It offers various technical courses; the Craft courses include Carpentry, Cooperative management, Secretarial studies, Electrical installation and engineering, Information technology, Laboratory technology, automotive mechanic, Plumbing and Welding. Professional courses include Business management and administration, Banking course, Building, Civil engineering, CPA 1&2, Electronic technology, Environmental studies, Information technology, KATC, Mechanics and mechanical engineering, Welding, Pharmacy and Human resource management.

Apply through: The Administrator, Kabete Technical Training Institute, P. O Box 29010-00625, Lower Kabete, and Mobile: 0713 338 683, Email: [email protected].

When applying for college send applications to more than one college, avoid putting all your eggs in one basket. Colleges are many so take your time and list those offering the course you want to pursue. The most important thing is sourcing finance so that you can be sure of finishing your college without financial stress; academic financial aids are many nowadays. Follow the rules of application especially the deadline of sending your application.

In your academic program you will be required to choose a major at one point, do not go for major because you pass in a certain subject or go for your passion. Make an list of all the majors in your college, cancel those which you have no interest in, consult with faculty heads, these are people who have a wider view and experiences, talk with students who are before you and are already majoring with the field you have interest in, get to know what their career wishes are in taking that major.

Attend all the relevant sessions and meetings, your choice should match with your skills and abilities, be very careful with your final decision for that is what will give you independence. Many people change their major several times when still in their academic program others change when they are already in the field of career; one realizes that they are not in their right field based on their abilities.

Tips on how to pass your college exams; ask the teacher where you don’t understand, remember teachers are there to help you pass the exams, request the teacher to provide you with any revision material and the syllabus to know what you are supposed to study. Know how the marks are distributed, each question will have marks indicated; also know the marks that are allocated to your class work and your final exam.

Start revision on time and only revise when your mind is relaxed and ready. Concentrate more on areas which you don’t understand, check your previous results to know your weak subjects, it is good to be honest with yourself as a student, don’t assume that you are good at everything. Practice the past questions and also assignment questions to perfect your knowledge. It is quite hard to remember all the class work, try using memory aids to help you remember.

Read and understand what each questions require, put down your answers properly as required by the examiner. Always remember the reason why you are being examined, the exam is just a stepping stone to measure how you have been able to understand. Always remember the content for that is what you will later apply in your career

Lack of school fees is one such big issue that affects many youths in Kenya. It has kindled many students’ dreams. It was for this reason that Kenya youth scholarship Fund was established in 2005. This program addresses issues that affect education of the youth in Kenya. It aim at helping the needy youth in Kenya who display academic excellence but have limited resources to acquire skills and knowledge and this enables them to be self-reliant after completion of their education.

The program also aims at reducing the gap between the poor and the rich. Kenya Youth scholarship fund program gets its fund from various co operations, individuals, groups and other concerned people both in Kenya and outside countries. This scholarship is one of the most competitive scholarships offered in Kenya and requires that the applicant provide required information correctly and fully. The scholarship is usually awarded based on the applicant’s academic merit and need as well as on equitable geographic distribution.

The clergy, local leaders and elders and other administrators are used to verify the financial need of the applicants. For one to qualify for this scholarship he or she must fulfill the following selection criteria

        i.            Must have a minimum KCSE mean grade of C-for the Diploma programs and a mean grade of D+ for the certificate programs

      ii.            Applicant must fill in the scholarship application form and submit it together with recommendation letters from spiritual and administrative leaders.

    iii.            Applicants must show prove that are able to meet their financial upkeep in colleges.

     iv.            Applicants must meet the admission requirement of the institution they intent to be admitted.

       v.            Applicants should be between 18-35 years of age.

NB: Sponsorship cannot be redeemed for cash or to other learning institution. The decision of the sponsorship board is final and sponsorship does not cover external and internal exam fees.

Awarding of the Kenya Youth scholarship Fund is based on character assessment, academic performance during the course period and conformance of the beneficiaries to the requirement and rules of the scholarship award.

In 1939, Lord Maurice Egerton, a British national who had settled in Kenya founded a Farm School that was later to become Egerton University. In 1950, the then Egerton Agricultural College started offering various diploma programmes. In 1987, Egerton Agricultural College was upgraded to Egerton University. Since then Egerton University has expanded to encompass several campuses and colleges. Although it now offers Degree courses, Egerton University still offers various Diploma courses. These are:

Diploma in Animal Health

Animal health is paramount especially to a country that majorly depends on agriculture for its sustenance. Egerton University offers Diploma in Animal Health to ensure that individuals merge theory and practical knowledge in animal health and disease control. Individuals who want to pursue the course should meet the following criteria:

• Individuals should have obtained a minimum score of grade C in KCSE or KCE/EACE Division II or equivalent
• Individuals with a score of grade C (KCSE) or credit in each of the following subjects: English/Kiswahili, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or, Physical Sciences, Biology or Biological Sciences are also eligible to undertake the course.
• Individuals who have obtained a certificate with at least a credit pass in Animal Health from a recognized institution can also apply for the course.

Diploma in Business Management

Egerton University offers Diploma in Business Management. Individuals who want to apply should have met the following criteria:

• Individuals who want to pursue Diploma in Business Management should have met the common University Admission criteria are applicable. In addition:
• The individual must have obtained at lease a mean grade of C (plain) at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) level or Division III at Kenya Certificate of Educate (KCE) or equivalent qualification.
• The individual must have also obtained at least C- (Minus) in mathematics and at least a (C-) (Minus) in English or Kiswahili.
• Individuals who have acquired a mean grade of C (Plain) but have less that C- (Minus) in mathematics and English of Kiswahili will be considered for admission provided that they undertake a bridging course in the respective subjects.
• Individuals with a credit certificate in Business from institution recognized and who have a mean grade of D+ or equivalent in their (KCSE) are also eligible for admission.
• Holders of Accounting Technical Certificate (ATC) final level are welcome to apply for the course.

Diploma in Gender, Women and Development Studies

Various issues come up whenever people measure gender and development. Studies have shown that gender does indeed affect the development of a people. Egerton University offers Diploma in Gender, Women and Development Studies. Individuals wishing to pursue the course should:

• Individuals should have obtained met the university criteria for Diploma studies.
• Individuals who have obtained a minimum of KCSE mean grade of C (plain) should apply for the course.
• Individuals who have a certificate course in Gender, Poverty and Development will be considered and may be required to appear for an interview by the Institute (either oral or written) to determine their eligibility.

Other Diploma Courses offered at Egerton University include:

• Diploma in Agriculture Education and Extension
• Diploma in Animal Science and Technology
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
• Diploma in Computer Science
• Diploma in Dairy Technology
• Diploma in Dryland Resources Management
• Diploma in Eco-tourism and Hospitality Management
• Diploma in Education (Arts)
• Diploma in Education (Primary)
• Diploma in Farm Resource Management
• Diploma in Horticulture
• Diploma in Human Resources Management
• Diploma in Library and Information Science
• Diploma in Military Science
• Diploma in Modern Chemistry Laboratory Technology
• Diploma in Procurement and Supplies Management

For more information, individuals can contact:

Egerton University Njoro CampusEmail Address: [email protected] Tel : 254-051-2217891/2 254-051-2217781 Address: P.O Box 536 Egerton 20115 Kenya

Egerton University Nakuru Town campus Email Address: [email protected] Tel : 254-051-2217891/2 254-051-2217781 Address: P.O Box 536 Egerton 20115 Kenya

Egerton University Nairobi Campus Located at Stanbank House, Moi Avenue (Opposite Hilton Hotel). Tel: 0736309390, 0704309390

The need for education in Kenya is on the rise due to most benefits that education impound to the society. On the other hand, however, the cost of accessing quality and high standard education in Kenya is very expensive due to the worsening economic conditions of Kenya. Education expenses especially on tertiary institutions in Kenya are a burden to most parents and students. As a result, institutions of higher learning have come up with various education financial aids in Kenya to help the needy students access education with fewer worries about the expenses attached to education.Strathmore University in Kenya has various Undergraduate scholarships in Kenya. The Strathmore University Scholarships are given to students to enable them to study without struggling. The Undergraduate Scholarships in Kenya cover education expenses such as tuition fees, accommodation fee in Strathmore University, food and stationery expenses.

Financial aid at Strathmore University in Kenya

East Africa Breweries Limited Foundation Scholarships in Kenya

The scholarships in Kenya by EABL Company in Nairobi grants full sponsorship to the needy and bright students who wish to pursue Bachelor of Commerce in Strathmore University or Bachelor of Business Information Technology in Strathmore University. The EABL Company in Kenya offers undergraduate scholarships in Kenya to three students every year. To apply for the East Africa Breweries Limited Foundation scholarships, download the application forms at https://www.eablfoundation.com/images/EABLFoundationScholarship2013.pdf 

McKinney Rogers Foundation Scholarship in Kenya

McKinney Rogers Foundation Scholarship in Kenya offers full scholarship to one student per year, to pursue a degree programme on Commerce in Strathmore University or Business Information Technology in Strathmore University in Kenya. Application of the McKinney Rogers Foundation scholarship in Kenya is done by downloading application forms from the Strathmore University website at www.strathmore.edu and filling them correctly. Acceptance for the McKinney Rogers Foundation undergraduate scholarship in Kenya is done on merit of academic results and financial need.

European Union Bursary in Kenya

European Union Bursary in Kenya is a financial aid initiative offered to form four students in Kenya to study a professional course in Kenya at the Strathmore University in the coming year. The top two students in Kenya from the top 100 schools in Kenya in KCSE ranking are eligible for the European Union Bursary scholarship in Kenya. Other requirements for European Union Bursary in Kenya include: having full accommodation fees of Strathmore University, achieving a mean grade of B+ and a B+ in Mathematics and English in the KCSE results in Kenya. You can get more information at http://www.strathmore.edu/dos/scholars.php 

Undergraduate Scholarships at Strathmore University in Kenya

Mathematics Contest scholarships in Strathmore University in Kenya offer the best two performing form four students in six mathematics contests conducted annually in different schools in Kenya. The Strathmore University Mathematics Contest Scholarship gives students tuition fees scholarship in Kenya to pursue any professional course in Strathmore University of their choice. The professional courses in Strathmore University in Kenya include: CPA course in Kenya, ACCA course in Kenya (Association of Chartered Certified Accountant) or Diploma in Business Information Technology in Kenya. The other requirements of Mathematics Contest scholarship in Strathmore University can be viewed from the website www.Strathmore.edu 

Sports Scholarships in Strathmore University: Sports scholarships in Kenya are offered to Strathmore University students, who have a talent to perform well in the various sports in the university in Kenya. The sports with scholarships in Kenya include Rugby, Basketball, Soccer, Handball, Athletics and Hockey. Candidates of the Sports Scholarships in Strathmore University in Kenya should have a calling letter from Strathmore University, a mean grade of B and have full accommodation fees in Strathmore University.

Sports Fee Rebate in Strathmore University: Sports fee rebate in Kenya is a form of scholarship in Strathmore University where a non-scholarship student is given a rebate in fees if he/she performs best in sports in Strathmore University annually with an equal impressive disciplinary record.

Family rebate fee in Strathmore University: Family rebate fee in Kenya is yet another form of scholarship offered in Kenya to parents who have two or more children undertaking degree courses in Strathmore University where there is a rebate in the fees. This is usually granted to the student fee of one who performed best in the year exams among the children of the common parent in Strathmore University.

Students Loans in Strathmore University; Student loans are offered to Strathmore University Students who apply for it and are granted every year to cater for tuition fees. The Strathmore University Students loan in Kenya has an interest rate of 0% and the timespan of 10 years for repayment. Applicants of Students Loans in Strathmore University should have attained a mean grade of A- in KCSE and come from a financially challenged background. They should be Kenyan citizens and have full accommodation fees for accommodation in Strathmore University.

KIVA Students loans in Kenya are offered loans to low income students at Strathmore University on tuition fees and laptop loans in Kenya. KIVA is an online platform where specifically undergraduate students in Strathmore University can apply for the KIVA Students loans on the tuition fee and laptops loans in Kenya and repay in a period of ten years. Students who are eligible for application for the KIVA Students loans in Strathmore University should have attained a mean grade of A- in a national secondary school in Kenya, a B+ in a provincial secondary school in Kenya and a B in a district secondary school in Kenya.

Strathmore University through their partnership with various institutions enable students have a broad network on accessibility of student loans in Kenya. Other loans for students available include Chase-bank student loans in Kenya. Therefore, studying in Strathmore University in Kenya can be easy and environment friendly as educational expenses are concerned through all these loans opportunities.