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Kirinyaga University Courses, Requirements, fees, How to apply online, website and students portal log in

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Universities are the highest learning institutions in Kenya and the World over. They offer training majorly in undegraduate and Post Graduate Studies. In Kenya, the Courses offered in the Universities must be accredited by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Services, KUCCPS. It is the same body that selects and places students to higher learning institutions; Universities, Colleges and Polytechnics. To qualify for University placement one must attain the minimum set Mean grade and particular course requirements. Each Course offered at particular university has its own cluster cut off points, though. Most university courses take a minimum of 4 years; while, some take even more. An academic year at the university takes two semesters of three months each. University students get fees loans from various organizations. Top on the list is the Higher Education Loans Board, HELB, that advances both loans and Bursaries. Universities run online platforms; portals and websites, where such services as admission application, online accommodation booking, E-learning, exams results downloads and many are provided to students, staff and the general public. On admissions, most universities have admissions in May and September for new students.

 KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY COURSES

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Admission of candidates to Kirinyaga University for the degrees, diplomas, certificates or other awards shall be open to all persons without discrimination on race, ethnicity, place of origin, political opinion, color, creed, physical ability or gender. The Application Forms are available from the Kirinyaga University website and are returned upon Payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs 1,500 for Degree courses and Kshs 1,000 for Diploma and Certificate Courses. Application fee can be deposited in the University account: Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) ACCOUNT NO: 1104016028 Cooperative Bank ACCOUNT NO: 01129489200000 Equity Bank ACCOUNT NO: 0100299420333 Or paid in Bankers cheque or Money order at the University. Filled application should be returned to the Registrar Academic Affairs Offices. THE REGISTRAR, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY P.O BOX 143 – 10300 KERUGOYA Click here to download the application form. Application Form

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CONTACT

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The Registrar (ASA) Kirinyaga University P.O Box 143 – 10300 Kerugoya Kenya
Email: info@kyu.ac.ke Mobile: +254 0709 742000 Website: https://www.kyu.ac.ke/

KUCCPS ACCREDITED PROGRAMMES ON OFFER AT KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY

S/N PROGRAMME CODE PROGRAMME NAME 2019 CUTOFF 2018 CUTOFF 2017 CUTOFF 2016 CUTOFF 2015 CUTOFF
1 1079107 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE – 24.377 30.196 26.145 –
2 1079112 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOCHEMISTRY – 25.752 – – –
3 1079114 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY – 25.204 – – –
4 1079115 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (COMPUTER SCIENCE) – 24.126 24.825 23.743 –
5 1079120 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – 24.627 – – –
6 1079132 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (NURSING) – 30.035 – – 39.884
7 1079133 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE – 23.743 25.229 25.213 31.190
8 1079139 BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING – – – – –
9 1079146 BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS – 23.765 – – –
10 1079151 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT – 24.829 – 24.966 33.092
11 1079163 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (STATISTICS) – 24.567 24.585 24.132 33.792
12 1079164 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (APPLIED STATISTICS) – 24.331 – – –
13 1079173 BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN WATER, IRRIGATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING – 27.382 – – –
14 1079189 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT) – 24.686 – 25.050 29.772
15 1079199 BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS & STATISTICS – 23.768 24.015 – –
16 1079206 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 24.454 – 23.834 –
17 1079217 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (FASHION DESIGN AND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY) – 22.397 – 21.161 23.000
18 1079232 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 23.197 24.029 23.955 29.320
19 1079233 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SCIENCE – – – – –
20 1079247 BACHELOR OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT – 24.195 – 24.450 –
21 1079281 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY) – 27.037 – – –
22 1079298 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ENTREPRENEURSHIP) – 24.801 – 24.348 23.000
23 1079300 BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT – 25.080 24.038 – –
24 1079309 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE) – 24.450 24.373 24.445 28.757
25 1079350 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING – 26.071 – – –
26 1079423 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (COMMUNITY HEALTH & DEVELOPMENT) – 25.207 – 20.990 23.000
27 1079427 BACHELOR OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT – 24.417 – – –
28 1079489 BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN WATER, SANITATION AND HABITAT ENGINEERING – 26.248 – – –
29 1079506 BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING – 24.360 25.829 – –
30 1079526 BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN RENEWABLE ENERGY – 25.946 – – –
31 1079534 BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN MEDICAL ENGINEERING – 23.761 – – –
32 1079535 BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – 27.440 25.439 – –
33 1079540 BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS & FINANCE – 23.740 – – –
34 1079542 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING – 24.790 – – –
35 1079543 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATICS) – 24.898 – – –
36 1079560 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE CLINICAL MEDICINE – 36.902 29.477 38.292 40.825
37 1079568 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (FORENSIC SCIENCE) – 26.396 24.230 27.356 28.038
38 1079588 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (MATHEMATICS AND ECONOMICS) – 24.850 – – –
39 1079591 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY – 25.630 – – –
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Masinde Muliro University, MMUST, issues statement on re-opening of the institution after recent students’ strike.

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Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, MMUST, has come out to dispel news that it has recalled students back after they strikes and were sent home this month. The university now says the memo doing rounds on Social media is fake and that official communication will come from the University on the correct opening dates.

“Our attention has been drawn to a MEMO circulating on social media allegedly coming from the Office of the Registrar (Academic Affairs instructing students to commence classes on 26th September, 2019,” reads a presser from the university.

“This is to advise all students to ignore the FAKE MEMO. Plans are underway to recall students once the cause of the unrest is determined and addressed. The reopening schedule shall be/published in the mainstream daily media.
Any other form of communication will not
be coming from the University,” adds the presser.

On Wednesday 18th September, 2019 the University Special Senate meeting resolved to close the University with immediate effect because of the students’ unrest.
This was after the students went on a rampage, protesting the management’s demand that all students must clear fees balances before registering for courses and sitting for exams.

Other grievances, as raised by the students, included the university’s lukewarm reaction to the frequent deaths of students.

The angry students stoned vehicles in the car parking yard within the university premises, shattering all windows of the university ambulance.

They also made the university inaccessible by using ‘matatu’ to block the entrance to the Vice Chancellor’s office.

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MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, MMUST, STAFF UNDERGO TRAINING IN COMPETENCY BASED ASSESSMENT
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MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, MMUST, STAFF UNDERGO TRAINING IN COMPETENCY BASED ASSESSMENT

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Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) members of staff, through the Directorate of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at the institution, went through training in Competency Based Assessment (CBA) on Monday 19th to Thursday 22nd August, 2019. The CBA training, which was carried out by representatives from the TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (TVET CDACC), laid emphasis on competence based education and training given that the competence based curriculum is already rolled out in training institutions.

MMUST Ag. DVC (ASA), Dr. Bernadette Sabuni said that the University is aware that Kenya is experiencing increasing unemployment among youths and that the quality of outcomes of the current tertiary education system is low and unable to respond to the expectations of employers. She added that a large number of individuals in Kenya develop skills through the traditional apprentice programmes, for which they obtain no certification and hence no formal recognition of their competences.

“The University is of the view that this can be resolved by the introduction of Competency Based Education and Training (CBET) approach. This is an outcome based, and industry centered and flexible mode of training delivery where the emphasis is placed on the acquisition of competencies,” she said. Dr. Sabuni, who spoke on behalf of the Ag.VC, Prof. Asenath Sigot, said that MMUST is committed to supporting the capacity building of its lecturers and instructors in the area of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Competency Based Education and Training (CBET) with special emphasis on the tertiary education sub-sector.

She thanked the TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (TVET CDACC) for supporting the University in building the capacity of its staff to fully participate in CBET. Additionally, she said that the University is looking forward to partnering with TVET CDACC to deliver sound TVET programs, based on the CBET approach, in Western region and beyond.

Speaking during the training, the Director of TVET at MMUST, Dr. Samuel Waweru, said that the Ministry of Education identified Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) as a technical University in 2015 with the mandate of offering TVET programmes (undergraduate, diploma and certificate). He added that the University has gone ahead to admit students in various TVET programmes which were approved by the University Senate and accredited by TVETA in the year 2016.

“Close to 2,000 students are undertaking these programmes in MMUST. More programmes are in the pipeline for submission and accreditation by TVETA,” Dr. Waweru.

Dr. Waweru added that the CBA training by CDACC was meant to equip MMUST members of staff who are coordinating the TVET programmes in their respective Schools and Departments with knowledge and skills on how to implement Competency Based Education and Training (CBET) in MMUST.

“These staff members will act as our ambassadors in the Departments and will assist in curriculum development of CBET programmes and in the implementation process. I, therefore, wish to thank the TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (TVET CDACC) for supporting the University in preparing for the implementation of the CBET curriculum,” he concluded.
TVET CDACC linkage with TVET institutions such as MMUST is important in ensuring training institutions provide competent staff, establishment of training needs by carrying out training needs assessments, providing necessary tools, equipment and materials, management of trainees’ records and assisting in the development and acquisition of training materials.

Mr. Ronald Kimitei, a TVET CDACC secretariat, said that the training was meant to ensure development of TVET Curriculum effectively, make TVET programmes more practice-based, conduct competence based assessment and train TVET trainers and other stakeholders on how to conduct competency based assessment. He said that CBET also focuses on what trainees are expected to do rather than just acquisition of knowledge and attitudes. Mr. Kimitei added that implementation of competence based curriculum will improve employability and competency of TVET graduates and contribute towards attainment of BIG 4 Agenda and Vision 2030.

TVET CDACC has the mandate of undertaking design and development of curricula for the training institutions’ examination, assessment and competence certification. TVET CDACC has developed over 200 curricula and occupational standards in fields such as agri-preneurship, airport operations, beauty therapy, broadcast journalism, Christian ministry, cyber security, fashion design, front office operations, baking technology among others. The Council also awards certificates to individuals who have gone through training in competence based assessment.

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Top best universities in Kenya

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A university is considered top not just because it can deliver academically but also socially and morally to the entire population. As Kenya advances in close to all sectors of economy in East Africa, higher learning and trusted quality education is of key importance. The tertiary education sector comprises of public universities, private chartered universities, colleges, vocational training institutes and some with the Letter of Interim Authority. To show prowess and get higher intake numbers, here are some of the universities that have scooped awards for both academic and non academic activities recognised either locally or internationally.

University of Nairobi(UoN)
University of Nairobi is one of the oldest universities in Kenya. It begun in 1956 and was the only institution for higher learning for quite some time. Recently, webometrics ranked it as the best in East Africa, at position 9, beating Makere university, at position 11. It accommodates both local and international students with a provision of both E-learning and online banking. UoN is a world class university that offers; – Certificate, Diploma, Bachelors, Masters, Ph.D., E.D.D, PGDip, DSc.programmes in courses entailing agriculture and veterinary services, biological and physical sciences, architecture and engineering, education and external studies, health sciences, humanities and social sciences. It has overall achievements in teaching, research and creative works.

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Kenyatta University
Started in 1965 with the handover of Templar Barracks to the newly formed Kenyan government. It is the second largest institution in Kenya. Ranked number 2 in Kenya, 1596 worldwide by webometrics. In 2016 Kenyatta university postmodern library won the Maktaba award for the academic library category. Still in the same year KU emerged winner of the OLX SoMA awards in the learning institutions categories.

Egerton University
Established in 1939 has transformed from an agricultural based college to a constituent of University of Nairobi, to finally being chartered in 2012 and thus offering other programmes. Ranked third in Kenya and 1881 worldwide by webometrics. Exemplary examples of lecturers turned politicians are like the late Prof Joyce Laboso who have been through the doors of such a university. Interested in agriculture and related fields here are some of the achievements that place this as your top choice: – Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and development, Crop Management Research Training Centre, Agro-Science Park and The Essential Electronic Agricultural Library.

Moi University
Established in 1984 is ranked fourth in Kenya ,1951 worldwide by webometrics. Rift valley region prides itself in this university being the second public university to be established after University of Nairobi. Academic excellence, knowledge foundation and quality work are quests it has kept on the forefront.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
Established in 1981, as a middle level college but inaugurated in 1994. It has a very strong research interest in technology and developmental research. Ranked 5 in Kenya and 2767 worldwide by webometrics. Interested in technology and development this is the right place.

Maseno University
Western region has pride Maseno University that was founded in 1991 and chartered in 2000. It indeed is the fountain of excellence with a wide range of programs and E-learning options availed. Ranked 6 In Kenya and 4126worldwide by webometrics.

Daystar University
Formerly founded in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe but on eruption of civil war relocated to Nairobi in 1974. It prides itself in modern facilities and a dynamic approach to teaching and research methods. Ranked 10 and 6940 worldwide by webometrics. Gained top prize in google competition in 2016 google online marketing challenge in the Middle East and African region.

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How to purchase airtel airtime/ credit from mpesa

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Most airtel Subscribers have problems purchasing Airtel airtime/ credit in Kenya. This is because most shops do not stock airtel scratch card. In terms of data and voice, Airtel is cheaper than Safaricom. Airtel’s main undoing/ disadvantage is poor network services, though.

To purchase Airtel airtime, from Safaricom, use the procedure below:

1. Access your Mpesa menu from your Safaricom line.

2. Select Lipa na Mpesa, followed by paybill.

3. Enter the business number as 220220.

4. Now, enter your Airtel phone number as the account and click/ press on ok.

5. Enter the amount of airtime you want to purchase for your airtel line and select ok.

6. Carefully, type in your Mpesa pin and select Ok.

7. Confirm that the entered information is correct and press/ select Ok. Wait for few minutes for Paypal to complete the transaction. Your airtime will be loaded into your Airtel line in a span of about five minutes.

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Ministry of Education and TSC to Deploy Teachers with Specialized Training to Head Special Schools

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The Ministry of Education of Education is in the process of profiling heads leading Special schools. This is with the intention of ensuring that only heads with considerable specialized training are appointed to head the special schools. This comes on a back drop of the Ministry’s realization that most teachers appointed to lead the special schools lack requite skills in special needs.

The Ministry of Education is mandated to provide quality education and training that empowers learners with competences they require to participate in relevant Sectors of National Development.

“In the discharge of this core mandate, the Ministry through the Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC) endeavors to deploy teachers appropriately to head Special schools. The Considerable specialized training includes: Intellectual challenges, Visual impairment, Hearing impairment, Hearing impairment, Physical impairment, among other defined educational needs”. Says the Principal Secretary via a Circular written to all County Directors of Education by Mr. Amos Maigong, and copied to the Regional Coordinators of Education (RCEs).

Click on the Link below to Read the circular fro the Ministry of Education:

Deployment of Teachers with Specialized Training

In a move seen to re-deploy the heads without the requisite skills but leading Special schools, the Ministry in collaboration with the TSC will be collecting data for all heads leading special schools. “However, the Ministry has noted that there are cases of teachers whose deployment to head Special schools did not consider their specialized training and that such practice had occasionally led to cases of mismanagement, compromised decision making and ineffective delivery of service to learners with disabilities and special needs”, adds the Permanent Secretary.

The Ministry now directs the County directors of education to liase with the TSC and compile details of all heads of special primary and Secondary Schools per Sub-county and submit the report in soft and hard copy by September 26, 2018, for appropriate action. The suitability of the heads to continue heading such units will then be considered. The TSC embarked on a Re-deployment exercise for heads who have either overstayed or work in their home stations, last year. The move has, however, received resistance from the giant teachers’ Union; the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT).

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MKU university wins prestigious award for helping the less fortunate

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Mount Kenya University (MKU) is the recipient of the Talloires Network Innovative Civic Engagement Award, 2020. The award winning project titled “Co-creation strategies for improving the health of children and access to safe water in a time of crisis” is part of the University Award for Innovative Civic Engagement, a program established by the Talloires Network in partnership with Open Society Foundations.

“After a competitive review process, the Selection Committee was impressed by the partnership, and wishes to recognize and support (Mount Kenya University) continued civic engagement work.” said Ms. Lorlene Hoyt, Executive Director, Talloires Network

The University Award for Innovative Civic Engagement aims to discover, learn from, and support the leadership of novel university civic engagement partnerships that connect universities and local communities in ways that contribute to more equal and more inclusive societies.

Mount Kenya University students in a past event jointly organised by MKU and partners for care

MKU has been awarded in recognition of the involvement of the students, staff and University leaders in implementation of community-based activities in Kenyan communities in partnership with Partners for Care (PFC).

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The university said it would use the funds to expand the initiative including an additional 3,500 pupils infested with jiggers in Watamu, Malindi besides setting up handwashing units countrywide in the war on the coronavirus.

Some of the joint activities considered during the award process include distribution of over 10,000 water backpacks that provide access to safe water transport and storage for hundreds of thousands of people; treatment of over 1000 jigger infested pupils and eradication of jigger infestations in Marsabit leading to improved school performance; and involvement of students and members of staff in community outreach programs.

Anti-jigger campaigns in Marsabit and Watamu, safe water programme using the water backpack as well as the mobility programme. The joint activities are managed through a joint MKU/PFC committee of 5 members, 2 nominated by each institution and a committee chairperson nominated every two years by the head of either institutions on a rotational basis.

Mount Kenya University staff during a jigger eradication campaign held in Marsabit in conjunction with Partners for Care

The committee is currently chaired by Dr. Peter G. Kirira, Ag. Principal College of Graduate Studies & Research.As part of the award, the University will receive $20,000 to support distribution of water backpacks and hand wash units during COVID-19 pandemic in different parts of the country and to reach an additional 3,500 pupils with jigger infestation in Watamu, Kilifi County.

In addition, Talloires Network will sponsor a member of the University faculty to the Talloires Network Leaders Conference at Harvard University in September 2021.Other recipients of the award include Meridian Global University, Cameroon; Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico; National Autonomous University of Nicaragua and the University of Zimbabwe.

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Apply now for the 2020 Peace Summit of Emerging Leaders

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Who Are We?

The mission of Humanitarian Affairs is to empower young people and inspire youth who are passionate about positive social change. We aim to equip young emerging leaders with the right skills and tools to spark a generation of dynamic individuals paving the way for social change.

Humanitarian Affairs is affiliated to United Nations Global Compact, World Association of Non-Governmental Organization, International Association for Voluntary Efforts and the World Alliance for Citizens Participation. 

The 2020 Peace Summit

Humanitarian Affairs Asia is organising the 2nd Peace Summit of Emerging Leaders. The summit aims to gather young leaders from different parts of the world to give them a new perspective and a broader understanding on peace building.

The summit features keynote speakers, networking sessions and interactive workshops to prepare and empower young leaders to be a champion of peace.

The summit aims to:

  • Encourage delegates to creatively think about practical ways to affect positive change within their communities through social projects.
  • Promote peace and non-violence as a form of effective diplomacy among emerging global leaders.
  • Encourage delegates to think about social issues that the global community faces today, and to apply critical thinking skills on solutions to these challenges.
  • Provide access to unique educational opportunities in which delegates can learn knowledge in peacebuilding.

Have a look at the 2018 Peace Summit Video:

Benefits for students:

  • Opportunity to initiate peace building efforts as a Humanitarian Affairs Peace Ambassador for a period of up to 1-year.
  • Network with like-minded individuals who are passionate about Peace.
  • Add to their social impact experiences and enhanced their global citizenship education.

For more information about the summit, speakers and registration, please refer to the attached brochure and click here for the post event report of the previous summit. 

Pre-requisites for delegates:

  • Applicants should be between the ages of 17-35 years old.
  • They should be passionate about social change, global issues and current affairs.
  • A self-initiated 1-year opportunity to promote peace as a Humanitarian Affairs Peace Ambassador.

Interested students could write in to us for ideas on self-funding to support their participation at the summit. The 2020 Peace Summit of Emerging Leaders is at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand from February 5 to 7, 2020.

Preeteashwari Jeyaseelan

Global Partnership Associate

Humanitarian Affairs Asia

Bangkok. Thailand.

Tel: +6692-929-3345

Web: www.humanitarianaffairs.org

Inspiring Individuals. Transforming Communities.

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Ministry of Education, Science and Technology; Important Documents- Kenya.

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Click on the links below to download important MOE documents:

  1. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: EDUAFYA SENSITIZATION PRESENTATION-1
  2. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION:EXPIRY OF TENURE OF OFFICE FOR CEBs AND BOMs
  3. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: DISBURSEMENT OF FDSE TERM 2 20180001
  4. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: TRANSFERS AND ADMISSIONS OF STUDENTS FORM (1)
  5. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: NEMIS MANUAL USER 2018
  6. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: Email_Addreses_30-01-2017
  7. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: BAN ON holiday tution (1)
  8. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: compliance with school feess
  9. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: FREE SECONDARY EDUCATION DISBURSEMENT OF FDSE TERM 2 20180001
  10. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  11. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: Approved – Data Collection Form for MoE
  12. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: circular on submission of queries online

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Laikipia University Courses, Requirements, Fees, Website, Student Portals and Application procedure

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Universities are the highest learning institutions in Kenya and the World over. They offer training majorly in undegraduate and Post Graduate Studies. In Kenya, the Courses offered in the Universities must be accredited by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Services, KUCCPS. It is the same body that selects and places students to higher learning institutions; Universities, Colleges and Polytechnics. To qualify for University placement one must attain the minimum set Mean grade and particular course requirements. Each Course offered at particular university has its own cluster cut off points, though. Most university courses take a minimum of 4 years; while, some take even more. An academic year at the university takes two semesters of three months each. University students get fees loans from various organizations. Top on the list is the Higher Education Loans Board, HELB, that advances both loans and Bursaries. Universities run online platforms; portals and websites, where such services as admission application, online accommodation booking, E-learning, exams results downloads and many are provided to students, staff and the general public. On admissions, most universities have admissions in May and September for new students.

 LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY EDUCATION COURSES

Considered as the most marketable course, the university offers many education programmes. Here are the programmes offered: Diploma in Education Programmes

  • Diploma in Education (Primary Option) – School-Based
  • Diploma in Education (Secondary Option) – Regular and School-Based
  • Diploma in Guidance and Counselling
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Regular and School-Based)

Bachelor Degree Programmes

  • Bachelor of Education (Secondary Option) – Regular and School-Based
  • Bachelor of Education (Primary Option) – School-Based: Mathematics, Languages, and Social Studies
  • Bachelor of Education in Agricultural Education

Master Degree Programmes

  • Master of Education in Educational Management
  • Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling

PhD Programmes

  • Counselling Psychology
  • Educational Management
  • Educational Psychology
  • Philosophy of Education

Course Requirements

Certificate Entry Requirements

  • Minimum Entry Requirements:
  • KCSE Mean Grade D+ or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution for all certificate courses

Diploma Entry Requirements

  • Minimum Entry Requirements:
  • An aggregate KCSE grade of C – (Minus) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution, for Diploma in Education aggregate KCSE grade C+ , C+ in two teaching subjects and C(Plain) in English or its equivalent.

Degree Entry Requirements

  • Minimum Entry Requirements:
  • An aggregate KCSE grade of C+ (PLUS) or a relevant Diploma from a recognized institution. (Some Degree Programmes may require higher aggregate KCSE grade).

Post Graduate Degree Programmes Entry Requirements

  • First Degree in a Relevant field

Masters Entry Requirements

  • Minimum Entry Requirements
  • Bachelor Degree, Second Class Honours (Upper Division) and above OR Bachelor Degree Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years’ relevant work experience.

Doctor of Philosophy Programmes Entry Requirements

  • Masters qualification in a relevant field from a recognized Institution or its Equivalent from a recognized institution.

Bachelor of Education Course Requirements:

  1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects,
  2. 2 principal passes at A’Level and 1 subsidiary in relevant subjects,
  3. Diploma in Education (May be exempted in relevant units).
  4. P1 teachers must have scored C+ at KCSE to qualify.

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Bachelor of Education(Arts) Admission Requirements

  1. Mean grade C+ (plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects chosen,
  2. 2 Principal passes at A’Leveland1 Subsidiary in relevant subjects,
  3. Diploma in Education.
  4. P1teachers must have scored a mean grade of C+ at KCSE with at least C+ in two teaching subjects chosen.

Fee Structures

Payment Options All fees should be paid at any branch of the following LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY bank accounts.
  • Cooperative Bank of Kenya  A/c No. 011-295-0177-8000
  • Kenya Commercial Bank  A/c No. 1101-909-080
  • Equity Bank  A/c No. 01602-9584-0456
Fully completed Application Forms with certified copies of certificates should be returned to: The Registrar (Academic Affairs) c/o Admissions Office Laikipia University P.O. Box 1100-20300, NYAHURURU. so as to reach him by the APPLICATION DEADLINE; WHICH IS TWO WEEKS BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF THE PROGRAMME. Each student is expected to meet accommodation charges which will be communicated to each applicant before the session starts.

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KUCCPS APPROVED PROGRAMMES ON OFFER AT LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY

S/N PROGRAMME CODE PROGRAMME NAME 2019 CUTOFF 2018 CUTOFF 2017 CUTOFF 2016 CUTOFF 2015 CUTOFF
1 1176112 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BIOCHEMISTRY – 27.062 – – –
2 1176115 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (COMPUTER SCIENCE – 28.242 27.186 32.682 36.766
3 1176120 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE(PHYSICS, BIOLOGY,CHEMISTRY,MATHEMATICS) – 23.766 – 22.617 28.293
4 1176133 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (B.COM) – 27.388 29.046 32.971 29.800
5 1176135 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS) – 25.119 – 30.563 30.400
6 1176136 BACHELOR OF ARTS (CRIMINOLOGY AND SECURITY STUDIES) – 25.794 24.749 28.744 33.037
7 1176137 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE) – 31.346 28.162 32.887 31.811
8 1176158 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY) – 22.896 26.790 27.651 31.241
9 1176163 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (STATISTICS) – 26.295 25.949 25.697 34.849
10 1176180 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT) – 24.330 – 24.048 23.000
11 1176198 BACHELOR OF ARTS (ECONOMICS AND SOCIOLOGY) – 24.150 – 25.857 30.851
12 1176200 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS) – 28.458 28.383 33.281 36.802
13 1176213 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE) – – – 21.265 30.496
14 1176216 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS – 24.796 – 21.829 30.784
15 1176233 BACHELOR OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES – 25.083 – 24.109 23.000
16 1176238 BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY – 25.031 – 25.840 23.000
17 1176239 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) – 24.721 – 25.691 23.000
18 1176257 BACHELOR OF AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT – – – 21.592 –
19 1176292 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (GEOGRAPHY) – – – 24.040 –
20 1176325 BACHELOR OF ARTS ( KISWAHILI AND COMMUNICATION) – 24.848 – 25.891 32.093
21 1176385 BACHELOR OF ARTS (COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA) – 24.584 – 25.846 30.411
22 1176417 BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION & EXTENSION – 24.039 – 26.377 33.777
23 1176581 BACHELOR OF ARTS (PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES) – 25.204 – – 23.000
24 1176582 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (UTILIZATION & SUSTAINABILITY OF ARID LANDS (USAL) – – – 25.859 23.000
25 1176583 BACHELOR OF ARTS (ENGLISH & COMMUNICATION) – 25.514 – 26.154 30.763
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Machakos University Courses, Students Portal Log in, Admissions, Fees, Contacts and Website

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Universities are the highest learning institutions in Kenya and the World over. They offer training majorly in undegraduate and Post Graduate Studies. In Kenya, the Courses offered in the Universities must be accredited by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Services, KUCCPS. It is the same body that selects and places students to higher learning institutions; Universities, Colleges and Polytechnics. To qualify for University placement one must attain the minimum set Mean grade and particular course requirements. Each Course offered at particular university has its own cluster cut off points, though. Most university courses take a minimum of 4 years; while, some take even more. An academic year at the university takes two semesters of three months each. University students get fees loans from various organizations. Top on the list is the Higher Education Loans Board, HELB, that advances both loans and Bursaries. Universities run online platforms; portals and websites, where such services as admission application, online accommodation booking, E-learning, exams results downloads and many are provided to students, staff and the general public. On admissions, most universities have admissions in May and September for new students.

MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY EDUCATION COURSES

Machakos university offers a wide range of education courses in its Faculty of Education and other Courses in its various Schools. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in

  • Educational Management
  • Curriculum Studies
  • Educational Communication & Information Technology
  • Educational Psychology
  • (Offered through part-time, evening and weekend modes)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • A holder of a Master degree from a recognized University in areas of specialization relevant to disciplines in the school of Education
  • Must have covered at-least five (5) Units at M.Ed level in area of specialization with B and above or equivalent grade
  • Must show ability to undertake academic research in the areas of specialization.

Master of Education (M.Ed):-

  • Educational Administration & Planning
  • Curriculum Studies
  • Educational Communication & Information Technology.
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Educational Psychology

(Offered through part-time, evening and weekend modes) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Holders of Bachelor’s Degree with 2nd Class Honor’s (Upper Division) from a recognized institution. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade C and above in units relevant to their specialization. Bachelor of Education(Arts) Minimum of C+ (plus) in KCSE OR equivalent with at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects OR minimum of C (plain) in KCSE OR equivalent with a Diploma in Education and at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects. Bachelor of Education(Science)        Minimum of C+ (plus) in KCSE or equivalent with at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects and C+ (plus) in Mathematics OR minimum of C (plain) in KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Education and at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects. Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education Minimum of C+ (plus) in KCSE or equivalent OR minimum of C (plain) in KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in ECDE or its equivalent with an overall pass of credit or distinction. Bachelor of Education in Special Needs Education Minimum of C+ (plus) in KCSE or equivalent with at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects OR minimum of C (plain) in KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Education OR Special Education and at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects. Postgraduate Diploma in Education   Bachelor Degree or its equivalent from recognized institution Diploma in Education (Science)

  • KCSE Mean Grade of C+ with at least C+ in two teaching Subject
  • And at least C- (Minus) in Mathematics

Diploma in Early Childhood Development Education KCSE Mean Grade of C (Plain) OR Division III at KCE OR Mean Grade C-(Minus) or an Early Childhood Studies Certificate from a recognized Institution. Diploma in Education (Arts)

  • KCSE Mean Grade of C+ with at least C+ in two teaching Subject
  • And at least D+ (Plus) in Mathematics

Bachelor of Education Course Requirements: Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects, 2 principal passes at A’Level and 1 subsidiary in relevant subjects, Diploma in Education (May be exempted in relevant units). P1 teachers must have scored C+ at KCSE to qualify.

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BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AS SET BY KUCCPS Cluster 22 – Education Science & Education Arts

  1. CLUSTER SUBJECT 1 ENG
  2. CLUSTER SUBJECT 2 MAT A / MAT B / BIO / PHY / CHE / BIO / GSC
  3. CLUSTER SUBJECT 3 BIO / CHE / PHY / BIO / GSC / HAG / GEO / CRE / IRE / HRE
  4. CLUSTER SUBJECT 4 KIS / BIO / PHY / CHE / BIO / GSC / HSC / ARD / AGR / WW / MW / BC / PM / ECT / DRD / AVT / CMP / FRE / GER / ARB / KSL / MUC / BST NOTE: A subject may only be considered ONCE in this section

MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

  1. SUBJECT 1: ENG; C
  2. SUBJECT 2: MAT A / MAT B; C
  3. SUBJECT 3: BIO / PHY / CHE / PSC / BSC / BIO / GSC: C+

Bachelor of Education(Arts) Admission Requirements

  1. Mean grade C+ (plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects chosen,
  2. 2 Principal passes at A’Leveland1 Subsidiary in relevant subjects,
  3. Diploma in Education.
  4. P1teachers must have scored a mean grade of C+ at KCSE with at least C+ in two teaching subjects chosen.

Bachelor of Education(Science) Admission Requirements

  1. Mean grade of C+(Plus) at KCSE with at least C (Plain) in Mathematics and C+ in each of the two teaching subjects or 2 Principal passes and 1 Subsidiary pass at A’ Level in Mathematics,
  2. Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Diploma in Education.

Machakos University Contacts:

  1. Address: P.O. BOX 136 – 90100, Machakos County, Kenya.
  2. Mobile: 0723805829/0740157673 For ICT Support,
  3. channel your issue/ticket to complaints@mksu.ac.ke

Machakos University Important links:

KUCCPS ACCREDITED PROGRAMMES ON OFFER AT MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY

S/N PROGRAMME CODE PROGRAMME NAME 2019 CUTOFF 2018 CUTOFF 2017 CUTOFF 2016 CUTOFF 2015 CUTOFF
1 1170101 BACHELOR OF ARTS – 24.307 – 24.786 23.000
2 1170107 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ACTUARIAL SCIENCE) – 31.004 26.395 – –
3 1170109 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (MATHEMATICS) – 26.899 31.223 26.388 31.041
4 1170111 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY – 24.335 – 23.439 28.237
5 1170114 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY – 25.065 24.608 – –
6 1170115 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (COMPUTER SCIENCE) – 30.396 32.638 32.524 37.151
7 1170116 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING – 37.693 38.940 38.432 41.347
8 1170117 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING – 37.414 38.758 39.392 37.096
9 1170118 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – 35.738 37.638 37.087 39.180
10 1170133 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (B.COM) – 26.285 28.686 26.194 34.920
11 1170135 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS) – 25.256 – 29.593 23.000
12 1170137 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE) – 31.560 30.272 29.941 32.342
13 1170146 BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS – 24.035 28.945 25.103 35.691
14 1170155 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION – 25.843 – 28.437 32.358
15 1170159 BACHELOR OF ARTS (PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION) – 25.028 – – –
16 1170180 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION – 25.810 – 26.341 23.000
17 1170190 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FOOD NUTRITION AND DIETETICS – – – – –
18 1170199 BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS & STATISTICS – 30.252 34.998 36.168 38.727
19 1170213 BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) – – – 22.962 –
20 1170217 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FASHION DESIGN AND MARKETING – 22.099 – 21.648 23.000
21 1170221 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT) – 25.015 – 28.655 28.941
22 1170224 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT – 27.192 – – –
23 1170228 BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES – – – 24.610 23.000
24 1170232 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) – 27.392 28.773 26.623 31.700
25 1170233 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE – 25.938 – – –
26 1170258 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND TRADE – 32.189 – 21.825 30.479
27 1170302 BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT) – – – – –
28 1170309 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (MATHS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE) – 28.407 27.789 25.333 34.633
29 1170337 BACHELOR OF ARTS (COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY) – 25.540 – – –
30 1170386 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNITY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – 25.506 – 25.456 23.000
31 1170417 BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND EXTENSION – 26.324 – 24.360 32.501
32 1170424 BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (TECHNICAL AND APPLIED PHYSICS) – 24.430 – – –
33 1170540 BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE – 31.180 31.133 34.642 38.641
34 1170664 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN STATISTICS AND PROGRAMMING – 26.503 25.200 25.211 36.021
35 1170707 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TELECOMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 24.822 25.202 27.339 –
36 1170732 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH – 27.737 – – –
37 1170986 BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION) – 25.774 – 21.869 23.000
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Students’ Scholarships- The Ashinaga Africa Initiative 2020 Programme; Explanation and Application Registration

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About the Programme

Ashinaga is a Japan-based non-profit organization, which provides educational and emotional support to orphaned students. The organization has supported over 100,000 orphans in the last 54 years, and many of its graduates are actively contributing to society in a variety of fields across the world.

The Ashinaga Africa Initiative began in 2014. Its mission is to contribute to Sub-Saharan Africa’s expanding role in global development through increasing access to higher education abroad. We support orphaned students who are committed to returning home and initiating change by providing access to full financial support to study at university abroad (equivalent to undergraduate degree), including tuition, room, travel cost and other necessary fees.

Requirements

The application is open to those who:

  1. Have lost one or both parents.
  2. Have completed secondary school and passed national secondary school examination (technical and vocational degrees not accepted) within the last two years (any date after 1st September 2017, including all of 2018 and 2019) or will have completed secondary school and received final exam results before February 28th, 2020.
  3. Have citizenship and have completed/are completing secondary school in one of the following countries: Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, CAR,
Cameroon, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, DRC, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea Conakry, Kenya, Kingdom of eSwatini, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Sénégal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Seychelles, Tanzania, The Gambia, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
  4. Were born after 1st September 1997.
  5. Do not have the means to attend university until graduation without external financial support.
  6. Are proficient in English or French.
  7. Are regularly ranked in the top 10% of their class during their last 2 or 3 years of secondary school.
  8. Are able to participate in the two Ashinaga preparatory programs, over the course of one year, before attending university.
  9. Are committed to return home, or to Sub-Saharan Africa, and contribute to society in Sub-Saharan Africa after graduating from university.
  10. Have no dependents who could interfere with academic progress.
  11. Have a good enough health condition to be able to study abroad.

Required Documents for the Application

This is a list of the documents you will need to submit as part of your application. You should start collecting these documents as soon as possible.

  1. Copy of national ID card or passport.
  2. Copy of term reports / high school transcripts (the last 2 years).
  3. Copy of final Secondary School Examination Certificate
  4. Copy of academic transcripts or diplomas from university/post-secondary institution, if applicable.
  5. Copy of death certificate of deceased parent(s), including the deceased parent’s name, or alternative official documentation proving death of parent(s) or orphan status.
  6. Copy of birth certificate of applicant.

How to apply;

Interested in the Programme? Click on this link now; https://www.jotform.com/AshinagaAAI/AAI_2020_Registration/#Apply

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22 UoN Students Flagged off to France for an Exchange program between Kenya and France Governments

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22 University of Nairobi students are among 60 Kenyan students that are going to France as the first cohort through a program under the MoU that was signed between the government of Kenya and France to enhance mobility.

This was revealed in a flagging off ceremony by the UoN Vice Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Mbeche on Wednesday September 18, 2019.

Part of the Latest courses offered at the University of Nairobi.

Prof. Mbeche congratulated the students for taking advantage of the opportunity. He urged the students to go out there and be great ambassadors of the University of Nairobi and the country.

“This opportunity will expose you, open up and learn from the diverse cultures that you will interact with; use every chance you have to enhance your skills“

He noted that the UoN has spearheaded the move to implement what was agreed upon during President Macron’s visit to Kenya.

The students will be French language assistants attached to french government schools for 7 months, renewable for another 7 months to teach English.

Meanwhile the UoN will receive 2 French language assistants in October 2020 to teach French in the department of French.

Dr. Mwenesi, Chair, Department of French appreciated the gesture and the move by the Vice Chancellor to offer words of wisdom and support to the students.

“Remain focused and maintain professionalism, “she advised.

Mr. Johnson Kinyua, Director, Office of the Career Services also advised the students to be great brand ambassadors to allow the program to serve other students and even justify its renewal.

Students representatives, Hector and Naomi also spoke and pledged to deliver their mandate while in France and that they would come back equipped with knowledge and experience.

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Disbursement of Free Day Secondary Education Funds

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The Ministry of Education disbursed the second trench of the Free Day Secondary Education Funds second term, 2018. Click on the link below to down the circular from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Kenya.

DISBURSEMENT OF FDSE TERM 2 20180001