Nairobi college student stabbed

Education in Kenya have rapidly been on the rise as parents consider it the most essential commodity that their children require for their better future. This has seen the rapid up come of educational institutions in which all these children seek education in good standards. The most institutions which have been established are institution of higher learning in form of colleges and universities.

Eldoret Technical Training Institute is an institution of higher learning which have been set to accommodate students who need education in form of higher Diploma, Diploma, Certificate and Artisan courses to further their careers and passions for their future. This institution is located in the Petresha Building in 2nd floor and has branches in Lodwar found next to Elimu SACCO and Mid-Town at KIMS plaza/ Equity plaza 4th floor.

Courses Offered

This institution offer various courses in Groups of their area of expertise. They therefore group these courses under different faculties and schools as;

School of Business and Commerce

Offers Human Resource and Personnel Management, Transport, Fleet and Logistic Management, Business Management and Administration, Secretarial Studies and Management, Project Management and Evaluation, Purchasing, Supply Chain and logistics and Library Science, Records and Info studies.

School of Accounting, Banking and Finance

Offer courses that include Banking Finance and Monetary Studies, Cooperative Accountancy and Management, Accountancy and Financial Management, International Financial Reporting (ACCA) and CPA, CPS, Certified Credit and Security Investment Analyst

School of Tourism and Hospitality

offers International Travel and Tourism Management, International Travel and Tour Guiding, Tourism, Hotel and Hospitality Management, Airport and Flight Dispatch and Languages which is German and French.

School of Computer Studies and ICT

Offers Information Technology, CICT, Computer Science, Computer Repair and Maintenance, Computer Engineering, Programming and Web design, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD and Accounting Packages.

School of Mass communication and Journalism

They have different courses too and include Mass Communication Journalism Studies (ICM), Video Production and Editing, Newspaper Reporting, TV and Radio Broadcasting and Broadcasting Journalism and Media.

School of Engineering and Technology

They have courses such as Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Electronics), Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Power), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Telecommunications Engineering, Petroleum Management and Technology, Petroleum Geosciences, Automotive Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water and Plumbing Engineering, Architecture Engineering, Quality Land Surveying and Mapping, General Agricultural and Extension Services, Agricultural Engineering and Economics, Aeronautical Engineering ( Airframes and Avionics) and Medical Engineering.

School of Teachers Education and Social Science

They they offer courses such as Education for P1 teachers, Community Health and Development Studies, Nutrition Dietetics and Development, Social Work and Community Development, Disaster and Conflict Management, Clinical Health Records and Information Management and Environmental Health and Development Studies.

Eldoret Technical Training Institute is thereby a recognized institution which is registered by the Ministry of Education and offers examination from the Exam centres such as KNEC, KASNEB, ICM, ACCA, IMIS and ABMA. For this therefore, it is an institution which is safe and have been approved to offer these courses and thereby their Diploma, Certificates, Higher Diploma and Artisan Certificate are highly recognized and will ensure that you or your children from this institution will have a brighter future.

 

Utalii college produces competent professionals in various fields, the courses offered include; Certificate in bar management, Certificate in cake making, Certificate in event management, Certificate in customer care, Certificate in food and beverage production and sales, Certificate in front office management, Certificate in hazard analysis, Certificate in laundry and housekeeping, Certificate in communication skills, Certificate in kitchen keeping techniques, Certificate in gardening and landscaping, Certificate in bakery, Certificate in public relations, Certificate in travel and tour operations. Diploma courses are available in the related courses including Diploma in Hotel Management, Diploma in Travel and tourism management.

Apply through, The Principal, Kenya Utalii College, P. O Box 31591- 00600 Thika, Ruaraka, Mobile number: 0722 205 891/2 or 0733 410 005.

As a student it is always advisable to have a mission in your academics, remember the main reason for you being in college is to pass your exams and graduate with good grades. Prioritize your activities, attend all your classes and do your homework and assignments on time. You can’t commit all your time in academics only, arrange some time for social activities and time for friends, just hang out for a weekend night in a club and relax from class work. Learn how to put a start and a stop to all the activities you are doing. Avoid extending time in one activity for this will lead to time mismanagement.

Keep your mind at the right state, sleep when it is time to do so, enough sleep keeps your mind healthy, lack f sleep will lead to failure in academic work, this is because mind can’t focus when it is tired. Some students will choose to put their time management schedule in the phone calendars and others will put it in a hard copy, ensure that your schedule is working for you and producing good results.

Students will experience difficulties of hard professor, you might end up not liking him and the course he is teaching, remember by the end of the day you will be the loser. The professor may be repeating same content or not using technology. You should evaluate yourself and identify where the problem is, instead of frustrating yourself accept that you are facing the challenge and try coming up with the best approach. You can either choose to adapt to the situation or choose another program with another professor.

Attend all the classes to get the content of the course, sometimes you may feel like not attending classes but just go, you never know when the lecturer is giving out prompt assignments which carry marks counting on your final grade. Pay attention while in class and it will be easy to revise. Always stay organized to make a track of all your class work which includes assignments, course content and exam.

Take your college work just like a real work, this will build your professionalism and prepare you for future career, choose study method which fits you, students have different mode of study, don’t just follow multitude be yourself. Balance school work and other activities, there will always be time for everything. Participate in school activities; this will improve your sense of belonging. Remember to always take care of your health, eat well and avoid unhealthy practices which can bring stress and regrets.

Alliance Francaise, the college prepares French language experts; the college offers certificate and diploma in French language, the official address is P. O Box 45475- 00100 Nairobi, Telephone number: 020 340054. Prestige Global language, the college offers various courses in different languages including, Italian language, French language, Japanese language and English language. It is located in Kampus towers 2nd floor along university way, the address of the college is P.O Box 55064 00200 Nairobi. Telephone number is: 020 3592703 or 0726 736 591, email: [email protected].

Goethe Institute Nairobi, the college is located in Maendeleo house first floor, it offers language courses of English language, Chinese language, Germany language and Italian language. The official address: P. O Box 49468 00100 Nairobi, email: [email protected]. Bonjour Institute is a language college located along Koinange street in Uniafric House, 2nd floor. There are various language courses offered in this college including English language, French language, Kiswahili language, Chinese language, Italian language and Spanish language.

Language Connections College, this college is located in Kenda House 4th floor along Tom Mboya Street; the official address is P. O Box 59442 00200, Nairobi. Telephone: 020 2229031. The college offers Certificate in language courses; Arabic course, English language course, French language course, Germany language course, Italian language course, Kiswahili language course, Japanese language course and Chinese language course. Confucius college Nairobi, the college offers proficiency certificates in Chinese language, Italian language, French language, English language and Spanish language.

Kenya Institute of Foreign languages, the college is located along Tom Mboya street in Kenda house 4th floor, the college address: P. O Box 1776 0 0100 Nairobi, Telephone number: 0710 462 063. The language certificate courses offered in the college include: Chinese language, English language, French language, Germany language course, Japanese language course. Germany Training college Nairobi, the college is located in Equity Bank House 3rd floor, Telephone number: +254 733 551250. The college offers courses in, Hospitality, French, Germany, Computer, Tours and Travel.

Learning a foreign language has several benefits; it is very important especially for business people in this era of globalization, language must be used in creating awareness, and agreements of the transaction. As a Kenyan citizen you will be forced to learn Chinese language if you are trading with them. You will learn and other cultures and improves your communication expertise, if you want to go for further studies in Germany it will be advisable for you to learn Germany language and your stay there will be good.

Learning a new language will boost your curriculum vitae for bigger job opportunities and add the value of your service delivery. Knowledge in another language brings enjoyment in your interaction with others, it improves level of literacy and increases one confidence. The academic performance is increased. Travelling abroad is live opportunity, learning a new language can open up doors for you. It develops a richer vocabulary which brings efficiency in writing in talking efficiency. Once in you are in a new country you will feel connected to the culture and also listen to music message and follow their movies and entertainment sessions. Constant memorization or the words strengthens your brain muscles hence improving your memorization and literacy.

The Constitution of Kenya sets out basic education as up to form four in Kenya. It is therefore, imperative that all Kenyan children access this basic right to education in Kenya. Many Kenyans are, however, locked out of the opportunity to proceed to high school in Kenya due to lack of funds for school fees. This is despite having scored highly in their KCPE examinations in Kenya. The Starehe Girls Centre in Kenya and Starehe Boys centre in Kenya offer free secondary education to needy students in Kenya, but not all of them can get into these centres. Some charitable and corporate organisations in Kenya have, therefore, set up funds to provide bright and financially needy pupils with scholarships in Kenya to pursue secondary school education. Some of the scholarship funds in Kenya that support needy students in Kenya to pursue secondary school education in Kenya are:

Hilde Back Education Fund in Kenya

Hilde Back Education Fund in Kenya is a charity organization in Kenya that offers secondary school scholarships in Kenya to bright but needy pupils in Kenya. The secondary school scholarships in Hilde Back Education Fund covers tuition fees for all four years of high school. The Hilde Back Education Fund for secondary school students in Kenya is eligible to both boys in Kenya and girls in Kenya, who score a minimum of 380 marks in KCPE examinations in Kenya. Application forms for Hilde Back Education Fund in Kenya are available at the offices of the Hilde Back foundation in Nairobi. The application forms for the secondary school scholarships in Kenya can also be gotten from all district education offices in Kenya. HBEF offices in Kenya are located in Haven Court in Westlands part of Nairobi on Block B5. You can contact Hilde Back Education Fund in Nairobi via +254 20 4442961 or on P.O. Box 14741-00100 Nairobi. The application forms for the HBEF secondary school scholarships in Kenya must be filled and sent to the address indicated above together with requisite supporting documents. These secondary school scholarships in Kenya are available to pupils in Kenya who sat their KCPE in a public primary school located in Githunguri, Kikuyu, Narok, Homabay, Tharaka South, Kibwezi and Likuyani Districts in Kenya. You can get more information on HBEF website in Kenya on http://hildebackeducationfund.com/index.php/page/content/How_it_works 

Family Bank Education Scholarship Fund in Kenya

The newest offerer of scholarships to secondary school students in Kenya is the Family Bank Group Foundation Funds in Kenya. The Family Bank Group Foundation Funds in Kenya is offering secondary school scholarships in Kenya for the four years of high school, to students in Kenya admitted to National schools in Kenya or Provincial schools in Kenya. Financial need of a student in Kenya must be demonstrated for one to qualify for the Family Bank Group Foundation Funds in Kenya. Application forms for Family Bank Education Scholarship Fund in Kenya are available at all Family Bank branches in Kenya or the school scholarships application forms can be downloaded at the family bank group foundation website http://www.advance-africa.com/Bank-Scholarship.html  and then submitted at the family bank branches in Kenya.

KCB Bank Group Foundation Scholarship in Kenya

Two hundred scholarships in Kenya are available to Kenyan pupils through KCB Foundation Scholarships programme in Kenya. KCB Bank Foundation Scholarships in Kenya are available to bright pupils in Kenta who can prove their financial need. Application forms of KCB Bank Foundation Scholarships are available to be downloaded from the KCB bank group website or from any KCB bank branch in Kenya. Kenya Commercial Bank in Kenya also offers mentorship through their KCB Bank Partner Palm House Foundation. More details are available on the KCB bank group foundation website at http://www.advance-africa.com/KCB-Foundation-Scholarships.html .

Cooperative Bank Scholarships in Kenya

Cooperative Bank secondary school scholarships in Kenya are available to needy bright students in Kenya, who sat KCPE in Kenya and got admission to National secondary schools in Kenya or Provincial Secondary schools in Kenya. The Cooperative Bank scholarships in Kenya, however, are only available to those whose one parent or guardian is a member of a Cooperative Society in Kenya. Application forms for Cooperative Bank scholarships in Kenya are available for download from the Cooperative Bank website in Kenya at http://www.advance-africa.com/Co-operative-Bank-Foundation-Scholarships-Kenya.html  , or from any Cooperative Bank branch in Kenya, or Cooperative Bank agent in Kenya. The application forms for Cooperative Bank scholarship fund in Kenya are later dropped in Cooperative Bank branches in Kenya, after filling and attaching the required documents such as KCPE result slips in Kenya.

Jomo Kenyatta Foundation Scholarships in Kenya

The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation in Kenya offers scholarships to Kenyans who sat KCPE in Kenya the previous year. The students in Kenya eligible for Jomo Kenyatta Foundation scholarships in Kenya, must be admitted to public National secondary schools in Kenya or Provincial secondary schools in Kenya. Preference however in Jomo Kenyatta Foundation scholarships selection in Kenya, is given to those who sat KCPE in public schools in Kenya. Financial need of a student in Kenya must be demonstrated, and the Jomo Kenyatta Foundation scholarships in Kenya covers the full cost of high school for four years. Get more information at http://www.advance-africa.com/Jomo-Kenyatta-Foundation-Scholarships.html 

Equity Bank Foundation and MasterCard Foundation Wings to Fly Scholarships in Kenya

Equity Bank and Master Card Wings to Fly Scholarships in Kenya is the most well known of all secondary school scholarships in Kenya. Equity Bank and Master Card Wings to Fly Scholarships in Kenya are offered to needy pupils in Kenya who score a minimum of 350 marks in their KCPE. The students in Kenya eligible for the Wings To Fly secondary school scholarship program in Kenya, via Equity Group Foundation in Kenya and MasterCard Foundation in Kenya, must demonstrate financial need. Applications for the Wings To Fly scholarships in Kenya are available for download at Equity Bank Foundation website in Kenya at http://equitygroupfoundation.com/index.php/our-pillars/education-leadership/wings-to-fly-program  or at any Equity Bank branches in Kenya or at any Equity Bank agents offices in Kenya. Th application forms for the scholarships in Kenya are submitted to Equity Bank branches in Kenya or to any Equity Bank agents in Kenya after filling and attaching necessary documents.

All of these secondary school scholarships in Kenya can be useful to further education in Kenya for the needy financially unable students in Kenya.

 

Maseno University quickly realized the niche created in public health and community development nexus due to explosion in information,advanced technology and the increased movement of people and culture and took a step forward to establish the School of Public Health and Community Development (SPHCD)to address the obtaining problems and challenges for the Great Lakes region and beyond under the leadership of Dean of the School of Public Health and Community Development Prof.Rosebella Onyango.On completion,the graduate of the school of Public Health and Community development becomes equiped with practical knowledge in public health,biomedical sciences and technology,applied research and community outreach for enhancement of economic,social,cultural and technological advancement of communities in Kenya and also other countries.The graduates of the school are able to complement human resource with related qualification.

The School of Public Health and Community has several departments which include:

       -Department of Biomedical Sciences

       -Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

       -Department of Public Health

The School of Public Health and Community Development(SPHCD) has well qualified and experienced lecturers who are ready and work hard to fully equip the students with enough knowledge in the fields of healthcare,medical research,health consultancy and any health related issue.The Biomedical Sciences offered by the school include Pharmaceutical Sciences,Medical Biotechnology courses and Medical Laboratory courses.Some of the units/subjects are common units which are shared by the students from the different departments.The SPHCD offers both diploma courses,degree courses and postgraduate courses both master’s degree and Philosophy of Doctorate(PhD) courses.

Courses offered by the School of Public Health and Community Development

Diploma programmes

• Diploma in Medical laboratorysciences
• Diploma in HIV and AIDS Determinants
• Diploma in Prevention and Management
• Diploma in Health Economics
• Diploma in Community Health

Undergraduate courses

• Bachelor of Science in Public Health with IT
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with IT
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences with IT
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Biotechnology with IT
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory with IT

Postgraduate courses

Master programmes

• Master of Science in Family Development and Technology
• Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences
• Master of Science in Public Health
• Master of Science in Community Nutrition and Development
• Master of Science in Biomedical Science and Technology

PhD Programmes

• Doctor of Philosophy in Nutrition
• Doctor of Philosohy in Public Health
• PhD in Biomedical Science and Technology
• PhD in Community Nutrition and Development

 

No doubt many Kenyans have already heard about the various discoveries of natural resources that are being made in coastal, arid and semi-arid lands. Lands such as Turkana, which previously held little appeal, are suddenly gained regional recognition. Natural resources in Kenya encompass, aquatic life, fauna and floral, water-catchment areas and wetlands. These are resources that are unfortunately not given the adequate attention where protection is concerned. Human beings encroach on wetlands and act surprised when they encounter floods or other disasters. Forests and animals are in danger of becoming extinct due to the lack of proper knowledge and will power to protect them. It is for this reason that courses such as Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management are important.

Admission Criteria:

Individuals who want to undertake Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management should have met the following criteria:

• Individuals should have achieved the minimum entry requirements for the university.
• Individuals who want to apply for the course should have obtained at least grade B- in Biology or B in Biological sciences, B- in Geography, C+ in Chemistry or B- in physical science and C+ in mathematics at K.C.S.E. or equivalent examination. 
• Individuals who have obtained at least a C grade in Agriculture or Economics at K.C.S.E. or equivalent examination will have an added advantage when they apply for the course.
• Individuals who are outstanding Diploma holders who have passed with Distinction, Credit or the equivalent in Range Management, Animal Husbandry, Animal Hea,lth, Forestry, Wildlife and other related fields will have the chance to be admitted for the course.

 

Duration of the Course

The Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management course takes place over a period of four academic years for regular students. This is a full time study. Individuals who are pursuing part-time studies shall be put on a tailor made programme to ensure that they cover all the units. The semester will go on for a period of 15 teaching weeks and a 2 week examination period. Individuals who are accepted into the course must ensure they cover all the required units including undertaking the various examinations and assessments. The course costs Ksh 110,000 per year.

For more information, individuals can contact:

KISII UNIVERSITY

P.O. Box 408 (40200), Kisii, Kenya.

Tel: 058-30826

E-mail:

Information Desk: [email protected]

Every year there is usually increase number of students who finish their form four education in Kenya after doing Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE) examination. Those who get B (plain) and above at KCSE are normally sponsored by the government of Kenya do pursue degree courses of their choice as a kind of appreciation for working hard while in secondary schools. There only pay small amount of school fees because their tution fees are paid by the government of Kenya.

The students who did not attain a mean grade of B (plain) but got C+ (plus) and above in KCSE are also eligible to pursue degree courses in any accredited university in Kenya in both private and public universities. They can do this by enrolling for a programme called privately sponsored students programmes because they will be paying their own fees. The privately sponsored student progrmme in Kenya was introduced in Kenya in 1999 as way of accessing education to all Kenyans (both poor and rich people).

Rongo University College (constituent college of Moi University) is among the institutions that allow students who got C+ (plus) and above at KCSE to enroll for programmes under the privately sponsored students programmes (PSSP). This institution is located in Rongo town on Kitere Hill and offers courses ranging from certificate to doctor of philosophy level.

If you wish to apply for any given programme at Rongo University College, there is away to do it. The first thigh is to obtain an application form. These application forms can be obtained from Rongo University College main campus at Kitere Hill. The other places where you can obtain the application forms is from the campuses of Rongo university college and they include:

• Rongo university college town campus (Rongo town). This is located in Nyasiyo plaza (first floor) which is near Rongo post office in Rongo town.

• Rongo university college Migori town campus. This campus is located in Msomi Complex in Migori town.

• Awendo town campus of Rongo university college. This is located in Kodede plaza.

People who cannot be able to reach main campus or other campuses of Rongo university college, can download the application forms from the website at www.ruc.ac.ke. Once you obtain the application form, you will have to fill it and send back to the university (Rongo university college) upon the payment of non-refundable fees by banker’s cheque. The non-refundable fee for diploma and certificate is Kshs.500, Kshs.1000 for undergraduate and Ksh.2000 for postgraduate programmes and it is addressed to Rongo University College.

The dully filled application forms can be returned to the university through post office, courier or by hand delivery to:

The Director of Privately Sponsored Students Programme (PSSP),

Rongo University College

P.O. Box 103 – 40404, Rongo, Kenya.

Telephone: 0770308256

Website: www.ruc.ac.ke.

 

 

Kenya Accountancy and Secretaries National and Examination Board (KASNEB) were founded by the Government of Kenya in 1969, according to Accountancy Act Cap 531 of the laws of Kenya. The board is mandated to develop syllabus, conduct technicians and professional examinations, accountancy, governance, Information Technology, management and certification of candidates. It also involves in accreditation of institutions offering various courses. KASNEB works towards producing professionals that compete favorably in the job market by offering quality examinations in the following areas: governance, accountancy, management, Information Technology, Finance and other related fields.

For an institution to offer a program that need KASNEB examinations, it must first be assessed to ascertain that it satisfy the KASNEB accreditation requirements. Some institutions are fully accredited by KASNEB; others have attained interim accreditation while others are still waiting for re-assessment for full accreditation. The following is a list of institutions that have been fully accredited by KASNEB.

• Alphax college-Eldoret
• Bartek Insitute –Eldama Ravine
• East Africa School of management-Nairobi
• Eldoret polytechnic- Eldoret
• Elgon View Commercial college- Eldoret campus
• Embu College- Embu
• Graffins College- Nairobi
• Excel Institute of Professionals-Thika
• JKUAT- main campus Nairobi
• JKUAT-Nakuru Campus
• Kabete Technical Training Institute- Nairobi
• Kaiboi Technical Training institute-Eldoret
• KCA University- Nairobi
• KCA university-Kisumu campus
• Kenya School of Credit management-Mombasa
• Kigali Institute of management- Kigali Rwanda.
• Kisumu Polytechnic-Kisumu
• Kiambu Institute of science and Technology-Kiambu
• Meru Technical Training institute-Meru
• Mt. Kenya University -Nkubu campus
• Mwangaza college-Nakuru
• Nairobi Institute of Business studies-Ruiru campus
• Muranga University college- Muranga
• Machakos University college-machakos
• Maaron Business School- Duoala, Cameroon.
• Ol’lessos Technical training Institute- Lessos
• Nishkam Saint Puran singh Institute-Kericho
• Orbit School of management Studies-Nairobi
• PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute-Nairobi
• Rift valley Technical Training Institute-Eldoret
• Rongo University College –Rongo
• School of Finance and Banking –Kigali, Rwanda.
• Sigalagala Technical Training institute-Kakamega
• Rware College of accounts-Nyeri.

 

For more information visit www.kasneb.or.ke

or contact through:

Mobile: 0722201214

Email: [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

The Riara University in Kenya is the latest addition to the Riara Group of Schools. The Riara Group of Schools in Kenya was founded by Dr Eva and Paul Gachukia. The Riara primary school in Kenya and Riara high school in Kenya were opened up in 2000, and they have been in operation since then. The Riara University in Kenya goes back in history to close to four decades. The Riara University in Kenya has its roots from as far back as 1974. The Riara University in Kenya has four functional faculties namely:

The Riara School of Business faculty in Kenya; The Riara School of Business offers undergraduate studies in Business Administration in Kenya with majors in finance, marketing and accounting. The business department of Riara University in Kenya also offers diploma courses in Kenya specifically diploma in supply chain management, diploma in procurement as well as diploma in business management. Higher diploma courses in consultancy, social entrepreneurship and business ethics in Kenya are also available in the business department of Riara University. 

The Riara School of Law in Kenya; The Riara University also offers undergraduate courses in Law in Kenya. The Riara University in Kenya is equipped with a state of the art moot court room as well as rigorous legal writing programs that ensure fully endowed law graduates in Kenya at the end of the four year law study within the Riara University campus in Kenya. 

Riara School of Education in Kenya; For those with an interest in pursuing education studies in Kenya, the Riara University offers undergraduate course in Education in Kenya with majors in Mathematics and Arts. The Riara University in Kenya also has undergraduate programs for Education humanities such as Geography and religious studies in Kenya.

Riara University campus in Kenya is located in Nairobi city. The Riara University in Nairobi is located off Ngong Road along Mbagathi way. The Riara University main campus in Kenya is approximately 20 minutes drive away from the Nairobi central business district. Riara University campus along Ngong Road can be accessed through Haile Sellasie Avenue or Kenyatta Avenue right past Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi to Mbagathi way by private means in Kenya. The Public means to Riara University main campus along Ngong Road in Nairobi can be accessed via matatu Numbers 7C that ply the Kenyatta National Hospital route in Nairobi and can be boarded at the famous Kencom stage in Nairobi city.