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Kenya Power Announces Planned Outage Monday

By
Justus Kiprono
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Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) says a planned power outage will affect residential and business customers in some parts of Nyeri and Kajiado counties on Monday, January 29, 2024.

The upcoming scheduled maintenance outages in Kajiado will happen from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the areas of Kitili Farm, Mboga Tuu, Bisil, Ngatataek, Maili Tisa, Engirkir Crushe, Kumpa and Kikora Farm. Namanga Town will also be affected by the interruption.

In Nyeri County, Muthinga, Mungaria, and Maingirano will stay without power from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Kenya Power said on X that customers in its Kaigode, Kangubiri, and Nyaithe areas will also experience a temporary interruption of electric services as they seek to maintain the electric systems that serve.

Different factors cause power interruptions, including weather, vegetation patterns, and utility practices, but these planned outages and maintenance help keep your lights on and enable Kenya Power to provide safe and reliable service.

The Kenyan Government Jobs You Should Apply for Now (2024)

By
Justus Kiprono
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Felix Koskei - the Head of Public Service in Kenya. (Photo: Web)

Although the unemployment rate in Kenya is stuck at 12.7%, and hiring in the private sector has remained moribund due to the challenging economic times coupled with harsh taxing policies, the national government has announced hundreds of jobs open now through the Public Service Commission (PSC).

In an advert announcing the job openings in the public service posted by PSC this January 2024, the government will hire 675 people to fill the vacant positions across some of its state departments and ministries, many of whom will join the State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services and that of Mining which has over 80 spots.

There is an incredible range of jobs from director and commissioner roles and secretaries to professions like geologists and lab technologists, and you just may be the ideal candidate to fill these slots because the government is known to provide relatively secure employment with robust bonus schemes, health insurance, and retirement benefits and you are encouraged to apply.

Discover open government jobs by PSC

Check out the job vacancies as advertised by the Public Service Commission (PSC) for early 2024;

Vacant civil service positions Where? No. of slots
County Commissioner/Secretary Administration II National Government Administration State Department for Internal Security and National Administration 22
Director /Senior Research Fellow/Senior Lecturer Ministry of Defence 1
Secretary – Industrialization State Department for Industry 1
Director – Industries State Department for Industry 1
Deputy Director – Industries State Department for Industry 8
Assistant Director – Industries State Department for Industry 39
Principal Industrial Development Officer State Department for Industry 73
Director, Kenya Industrial Training Institute (KITI) State Department for Industry 1
Deputy Director, Kenya Industrial Training Institute (KITI) State Department for Industry 3
Assistant Director, Kenya Industrial Training Institute (KITI) State Department for Industry 9
Director, Performance Management State Department for Performance and Delivery Management 2
Deputy Director, Kenya School of Adventure State Department for Internal Security and National Administration 1
Deputy Director, Performance Management State Department for Performance and Delivery Management 7
Assistant Director, Performance Management State Department for Performance and Delivery Management 15
Director, Coordination and Supervision Services State Department for Performance and Delivery Management 1
Deputy Director – Coordination and Supervision Services State Department for Performance and Delivery Management 1
Assistant Director, Coordination and Supervision Services State Department for Performance and Delivery Management 8
Deputy Director, Research and Knowledge Management State Department for Performance and Delivery Management 1
Assistant Director, Research and Knowledge Management State Department for Performance and Delivery Management 8
Senior Deputy Commissioner – Labour State Department for Labour and Skills Development 2
Deputy Commissioner – Labour State Department for Labour and Skills Development 15
Assistant Commissioner – Labour State Department for Labour and Skills Development 30
Secretary Refugee Affairs State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services 1
Chief Medical Specialist State Department for Labour and Skills Development 1
Medical Specialist State Department for Labour and Skills Development 10
Director – Occupational Health & Safety Services State Department for Labour and Skills Development 1
Deputy Director Occupational Safety and Health Services State Department for Labour and Skills Development 35
Assistant Director Occupational Safety and Health Services State Department for Labour and Skills Development 50
Assistant Director Nursing Services State Department for Labour and Skills Development 1
Director, Labour Market Research and Analysis State Department for Labour and Skills Development 3
Deputy Director of Labour Market Research And Analysis State Department for Labour and Skills Development 4
Assistant Director, Labour Market Research and Analysis State Department for Labour and Skills Development 2
Director, Post Training and Skills Development State Department for Labour and Skills Development 1
Director, Civil Registration State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services 5
Deputy Director, Post Training and Skills Development State Department for Labour and Skills Development 1
Assistant Director, Post Training and Skills Development State Department for Labour and Skills Development 8
Director, Productivity State Department for Labour and Skills Development 2
Deputy Director, Productivity State Department for Labour and Skills Development 2
Assistant Director, Productivity State Department for Labour and Skills Development 3
Secretary Labour Migration State Department for Labour and Skills Development 1
Director, Labour Migration State Department for Labour and Skills Development 2
Deputy Director, Labour Migration State Department for Labour and Skills Development 2
Assistant Director, Labour Migration State Department for Labour and Skills Development 2
Deputy Director, Legislative Affairs State Department for Parliamentary Affairs 2
Deputy Director,Civil Registration State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services 17
Assistant Director, Legislative Affairs State Department for Parliamentary Affairs 4
Deputy Director, Parliamentary Affairs State Department for Parliamentary Affairs 2
Assistant Director, Parliamentary Affairs State Department for Parliamentary Affairs 4
Director Policy Coordination and Strategy State Department for Parliamentary Affairs 1
Deputy Director Policy Coordination and Strategy State Department for Parliamentary Affairs 2
Assistant Director Policy Coordination and Strategy State Department for Parliamentary Affairs 2
Director, Policy Analysis and Coordination State Department for Parliamentary Affairs 1
Deputy Director, Policy Analysis and Coordination State Department for Parliamentary Affairs 2
Assistant Director, Policy Analysis and Coordination State Department for Parliamentary Affairs 2
Commissioner for Petroleum State Department for Petroleum 1
Assistant Director, Civil Registration State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services 80
Geologist State Department for Mining 36
Inspector Of Mines State Department for Mining 76
Inspector – Explosives State Department for Mining 22
Chemist State Department for Mining 5
Inspector – Drilling State Department for Mining 4
Laboratory Technologist State Department for Mining 5
Laboratory Technician State Department for Mining 4
Drilling Assistant State Department for Mining 15
Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons State Department for Correctional Services 1
Director General -Public Debt Management The National Treasury 1
Director – Veterinary Services State Department for Livestock Development 1

How to apply?

If you want a good work-life balance with a decent salary, join the civil service.

Application for government jobs in Kenya are made online on the PSC jobs portal, and here is a quick summary of how the application process works when you use it to apply for open positions;

1. Visit www.psckjobs.go.ke and create an account using your ID or passport number
2. Login and click ‘Advertised Jobs’ to see active adverts
3. Start your job search to see all the available vacant government jobs and apply by submitting all required details and academic qualifications
4. Give other relevant information like referees’ contacts and memberships to professional bodies and review your job application
5. Submit

Print the feedback after the final step and wait for interview calls if you meet the set qualifications of the job you applied for. The Government of Kenya offers unique hiring paths and encourages all to apply for these slots.

Don’t wait to apply, as the deadlines for these jobs are quickly approaching. It is on 13 February 2024.

 

All Bachelor Degree Courses at Rongo University and Fees

By
Justus Kiprono
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Since it was granted the charter to operate as a university in 2016 fully, Rongo University continues to bring together unique strengths of academic excellence through its degree programs that prepare students who will positively impact society with their work after graduating and entering career life.

Located in Migori County, 11 kilometers from Rongo town, with a talented faculty that teaches these bachelor’s degree courses, Rongo University is somewhere anyone can realize their full potential as one of the top public universities in Kenya.

Its world-class facilities, having everything the students and academic staff need for experiential learning, are the defining features of this institution that started as a technical school named Kitere in the 1970s. It has 6,345 students.

What courses are there at Rongo University?

Rongo University has a fantastic range of undergraduate courses involving studying full-time for four years before graduating. Here, an academic year means completing two semesters, usually running for 3 or 4 months, maybe from September to mid-December and January to March or May before long holidays.

List of degree courses at Rongo University

1. Bachelor of Arts in Economics
2. Bachelor of Arts in Geography
3. Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili
4. Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics, Media and Communication
5. Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics
6. Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
7. Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration
8. Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Criminology, and Community Development
9. Bachelor of Arts
10. Bachelor of Business Management
11. Bachelor of Commerce
12. Bachelor of Education Arts
13. Bachelor of Education Science
14. Bachelor of Education in Special Education
15. Bachelor of Hotel and Hospitality Management
16. Bachelor of Project Planning and Management
17. Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management
18. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Resource Management
19. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension and Education
20. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
21. Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics with Computing
22. Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
23. Bachelor of Science in Botany
24. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
25. Bachelor of Science in Communication and Journalism
26. Bachelor of Science in Communication and Media Studies
27. Bachelor of Science in Communication and Public Relations
28. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
29. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
30. Bachelor of Science Entrepreneurship
31. Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design and Textile Technology
32. Bachelor of Science in Graphic, Communication and Advertising
33. Bachelor of Science in Health Records and Information Management
34. Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
35. Bachelor of Science Informatics
36. Bachelor of Science Information Science
37. Bachelor of Science Mathematics
38. Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
39. Bachelor of Science in Physics
40. Bachelor of Science in Zoology
41. Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management
42. Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
43. Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management
44. Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management
45. Bachelor of Tourism Management

How to apply?

How to apply and join Rongo University

Thinking of applying to Rongo University? Admissions to their undergraduate degree and research programs are made through their online application portal for government-sponsored students of Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) or by physically downloading the undergraduate application form (download here) for those applying as privately sponsored students.

Download, fill in the required details, and mail it to admissions@rongovarsity.ac.ke. You must meet the entry requirements based on your KCSE performance to get admitted to pursue your desired course. The application fee is Ksh1,000 for degree programs.

Rongo University Fee Structure 2024

You are classified as either a government-sponsored or private student for the purpose of assessing tuition fees. Government-sponsored students (GSSP) get admission to universities through KUCCPS after meeting the standard Kenyan cutmark of C+ to qualify to make an application via this govt placement service.

In pursuit of higher education at universities, they usually pay less in fees compared to those in the Privately Sponsored Students Programme (PSSP), and Rongo University is no exception.

At Rongo University, the total payable fees depend on the courses. Degree programs in the Department of Arts and Business tend to be cheaper than the Bachelor of Sciences in schools like Agriculture and Science Technology and Engineering.

For instance, it costs roughly Ksh24,000 per semester to study courses like Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili, but when you are a student pursuing some degrees such as Agricultural Extension and Education, Health Systems Management, or Information Science, you pay Ksh30,000 per sem.

Studying similar courses as a private student at Rongo University costs between Ksh150,000 and Ksh220,000 per academic year. This fee margin is also applicable to the first years in the new funding model.

Who is the Vice Chancellor of Rongo University?

Prof Samuel Gudu.

Professor Samuel Gudu is the Vice-Chancellor (VC) and the head of Rongo University. He was previously the Deputy VC Administration, Finance, and Planning at Moi University before he was appointed VC Rongo in 2012.

Prof Gudu has an internationally recognized authority in the areas of agriculture and biology and holds a PhD in Plant Genetics and Molecular Biology from Canada’s University of Guelph.

He is a distinguished public servant in the Kenyan university and public sector at large and was among the members of the special task force established to investigate the effects of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) on the citizens’ health and environment.

Prof Gudu is a recipient of the Elder of Burning Spear (EBS), one of the prestigious presidential awards in the country.

 

 

 

 

 

Where Is Airtel in the World?

By
Justus Kiprono
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Before Airtel became the Airtel that it is right now, one of the world’s leading providers of telecommunication and mobile money services, its founder, Sunil Bharti Mittal of Bharti Enterprises, started it off as a push-button phones assembler in India to replace the old-fashioned rotary phones when technology was taking off in the 1970s and into the 80s.

Mr. Sunil Bharti became successful in his businesses, and when cellular technology had stood tall and strong in 1992, and the government of India needed to contract an operator to provide affordable mobile services to the citizens, he won that contract due to his low pricing as a criterion for receiving the license. That is how Bharti Telecoms, or Bharti Airtel, came to be in 1995.

Sunil Bharti Mittal – Airtel founder.

Mainly operating as the Airtel brand headquartered in New Delhi, the company has grown to offer data, video, and voice services not only in India but also in other regions of the world, including Africa and the Middle East.

Which countries have Airtel?

Here are the countries in which Airtel operates today. It has over 490 million subscribers and is ranked among the top 3 mobile service providers around the world;

In Africa

* Kenya
* Gabon
* Chad
* Tanzania
* Congo
* Zambia
* Madagascar
* Uganda
* Seychelles
* Malawi
* Nigeria
* Ethiopia
* Niger
* Rwanda

In Asia

* India
* Sri Lanka
* Bangladesh

Others

* United Kingdom
* United States of America
* Hong Kong
* Japan
* France
* Singapore

Airtel is listed on the London and Nigerian stock exchanges.

 

 

All Paid HELB Batch Numbers So Far

By
Justus Kiprono
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Last week, KBC reported that the government had released Ksh14.4 billion to HELB, the Higher Education Loans Board, for disbursement to universities and TVET accounts as scholarship awards to first years and loans to continuing students.

Since then, HELB has been actively sending money to these institutions, and the tuition fees section of HELB beneficiaries in the Higher Education Financing (HEF) portal is moving from Allocated to Disbursement in Progress, and for some, with earlier approved batch numbers, have been paid.

What is a batch number example in HELB?

Well, HELB uses the batch code system to keep track of successful HELB applicants set to receive money for tuition and upkeep to keep track of all paid and pending accounts for efficiency.

A typical HELB batch number would be similar to 5113 or 5050. It is four numbered and awarded in cohorts, not individually, and not based on where students learn but on the time of loan approval.

From today, January 22, 2024, HELB will be disbursing funds to students’ accounts with batch numbers such as 5310 and 5308, and some of them have been told to check their bank accounts and Mpesa Surepay in 48-72 hours.

Paid HELB batches 2024

Here are all batch numbers that have received loans for upkeep and tuition from HELB;

* HELB Batch Number 5288
* HELB Batch Number 5290
* HELB Batch Number 5291
* HELB Batch Number 5300
* HELB Batch Number 5302
* HELB Batch Number 5304
* HELB Batch Number 5306
* HELB Batch Number 5308
* HELB Batch Number 5310
* HELB Batch Number 5313
* HELB Batch Number 5314
* HELB Batch Number 5315
* HELB Batch Number 5316
* HELB Batch Number 5318
* HELB Batch Number 5321
* HELB Batch Number 5322
* HELB Batch Number 5324
* HELB Batch Number 5325
* HELB Batch Number 5336
* HELB Batch Number 5339
* HELB Batch Number 5341
* HELB Batch Number 5348

If you have the above batch numbers in your HELB-HEF portal, you will receive your allocation for upkeep soon if your account hasn’t read something yet.

READ: 2023-2024 HELB Delay: What You Need to Know

How to Send Money From Mpesa to Airtel Money

By
Justus Kiprono
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Each day, more and more people in Kenya are taking advantage of the convenience of mobile money services, especially Mpesa, the most popular and successful of these platforms, with over 30 million users every month, according to Safaricom, Mpesa’s owner and operator.

The other big Mpesa alternative is Airtel Money. Mpesa and Airtel Money services allow customers to send and receive money from anywhere in the world.

These two mobile payment solutions also have other similar features. You can recharge your SIM card using Mpesa and Airtel Money, and you can deposit or withdraw cash from their agents, who are distributed countrywide.

Further, you can use them for business purposes, such as paying for goods in a shop through Mpesa till numbers or directly sending money to service providers if it is their preferred mode of payment.

But despite these similarities, there are differences too, for the most part in how you operate them to send money correctly and efficiently. Today, we see the ways of moving funds from Mpesa to Airtel Money easily and instantly:

Can you use Mpesa to transfer money to Airtel Money?

Yes, Mpesa allows customers to send money instantly to any registered Airtel Money user in Kenya, thanks to the M-PESA Tuma Popote service to support sending and receiving money across networks.

Currently, there are two ways of sending money from Safaricom to Airtel. These are;

Method I: Sending money from Mpesa to Aitel Money using USSD

To initiate a Mpesa transfer to send funds to an Airtel Money account, use *334# in the following simple steps;

1. From your Safaricom SIM, dial *334# to access the Mpesa USSD menu
2. Go to Option 1 ‘Send Money’
3. Choose ‘Send to other Network’
4. Enter the recipient number and proceed
5. Enter the amount to send
6. Confirm the recipient’s details and confirm the transaction

The Airtel Money user will receive the cash in their mobile wallet instantly.

Method II: Sending money from Mpesa to Airtel Money using app

Did you know you can send money from Mpesa to Airtel Money using the Mpesa app? It is here, and the app is available for download on major application marketplaces like Play Store and Apple Store for iPhone users.

Get started by downloading the app on your phone and signing in using your Safaricom number. Open it using your Mpesa PIN for access, and click the ‘SEND AND REQUEST’ icon in green on the homepage. Navigate to ‘ANOTHER NETWORK’ and enter the Airtel number to receive the funds. Easy!

Is it free?

Yes, but only when sending amounts of Ksh100 and below. Otherwise, Mpesa to Airtel Money transfers are subject to a fee, a transaction charge that depends on the amount you are sending across the mobile networks.

Transferring Ksh1,000 will cost you Ksh23, Ksh53 for Ksh2,501 to Ksh3,500, Ksh100 when you send amounts between Ksh 10,001 and Ksh15,000, and so on.

READ: Mpesa: Withdrawals, Tariff of Charges 2024

 

Kisumu Polytechnic Courses, Fees and Eligibility in 2024

By
Justus Kiprono
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Kisumu Polytechnic is charting a path to becoming Kenya’s premier coeducational public polytechnic. Its educational programs, founded on research-intensive science and technology, enable students to succeed in growing 21st-century career fields.

As the name suggests, Kisumu Polytechnic is situated in the populous city of Kisumu along Technology Road, next to Kisumu Stadium. It began as a technical secondary school in the late 1960s. It was upgraded to a Technical Training Institute by the Ministry of Education in 1988, later becoming Kisumu National Polytechnic on June 21, 1997, before a name change to reflect the new status in 2014.

How many students does Kisumu Polytechnic have?

Currently, according to its head, Chief Principal Catherine Kelonye, Kisumu National Polytechnic is a vibrant institution with a total enrollment of ten thousand and forty-one (10,041) trainees, consisting of six thousand and eighty-eight (6,088) males and three thousand nine hundred and fifty three (3,953) females.

The number of students enrolled in Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET) courses is 8,156, of which 2,962 are female and the remainder, 5,194 are male.

Mrs. Kelonye, a holder of a Masters in Education, has been the Chief Principal of Kisumu Polytechnic since 2020 after being transferred from Sigalagala, where she had served from 2010.

Joining Kisumu Polytechnic: Courses and fees

Kisumu National Polytechnic has research expertise in science and engineering technologies, with a determination to exceed expectations in other fields like agriculture, business, and hospitality as well.

It offers several Certificate, Diploma, and Higher National Diplomas, and as per their latest fee structure, it costs an average of Ksh67,189 to study any of its course offerings in 2024.

Kisumu Polytechnic courses are categorized based on the departments under them. For instance, you will find the Construction Plant Engineering course in the Department of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering and Mechatronic Technology in the Electrical and Electronic Department.

Analytical Chemistry, Food Processing Technology, and Science Laboratory Technology, among many others, in the Department of Applied Sciences and courses like Horticulture Technology in the Polytechnic’s Department of Agriculture and Environmental Studies.

Here are all the courses offered at Kisumu Polytechnic, plus the qualifications you need to meet to get admitted. For clarification, In Kenya, the Level 4 educational level is an Artisan Certificate, Level 5 is a National Craft Certificate, and Level 6 is a Diploma.

Check out Kisumu Polytechnic courses and admission requirements for all college-bound students;

Electrical and Electronic Department

No. Kisumu Poly course name Minimum admission requirements
1. Electrical Engineering (Power Option) Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) D+ in Maths and Physics
2. Telecommunication Engineering Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) D+ in Maths and Physics
3. Mechatronic Technology Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) D+ in Maths and Physics
4. Electrical Operation (Power Option) Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Maths and Physics
5. Mechatronic Technology Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Maths and Physics
6. Electronics Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Maths and Physics
7. Electrical Security System Installation Technology Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Maths and Physics
8. Electrical Solar PV System Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Maths and Physics
9. Electrical Installation Level 4 KCSE or KCPE
10. Electronics Level 4 KCSE or KCPE
11. CCTV Technology Level 4 KCSE or KCPE
12. Electrical Alarm Security System Level 4 KCSE or KCPE
13. Electrical Installation Technology Level 4 KCSE or KCPE
14. Electrical Solar PV Installation Technology Level 4 KCSE or KCPE

Department of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering

No. Kisumu Poly course name Minimum admission requirements
15. Mechanical Plant Technology Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), D+ in Maths or Physics
16. Mechanical Technology & Maintenance Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), D+ in Maths or Physics
17. Automotive Engineering Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), D+ in Maths or Physics
18. Construction Plant Engineering Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), D+ in Maths or Physics
19. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), D+ in Maths or Physics
20. Automotive Technology Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), D+ in Maths or Physics
21. Production Machine Operations and Maintenance Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), D+ in Maths or Physics
22. Mechanical Plant Engineering Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Mathematics or Physics
23. Automotive Engineering Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Mathematics or Physics
24. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Mathematics or Physics
25. Industrial Plant Operations and Maintenance Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Mathematics or Physics
26. Welding and Fabrication Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Mathematics or Physics
27. Automotive Technician Level 4 KCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Mathematics or Physics
28. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Level 4 KCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Mathematics or Physics
29. Industrial Plant Operations and Maintenance Level 4 KCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Mathematics or Physics
30. Autobody Repair Level 4 KCSE or KCPE
31. Engine Mechanics Level 4 KCSE or KCPE
32. Driving school 18 years and above

Department of Applied Sciences

No. Kisumu Polytechnic courses; Admission requirements
33. Food Processing Technology Level 4 KCSE Mean Grade D-
34. Bridging Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English Level 5 KCSE
35. Science Laboratory Technology with Instrumentation Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D Plain
36. Science Laboratory Technology Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D Plain
37. Food Technology Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D Plain
38. Science Laboratory Technology with Instrumentation Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
39. Food Processing Technology Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
40. Food Technology Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
41. Science Laboratory Technology Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
42. Applied Biology Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
43. Analytical Chemistry Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)

Department of Building and Civil Engineering

No. Kisumu Poly course name Minimum admission requirements
44. Plumbing Level 4 KCSE or KCPE
45. Masonry Level 4 KCSE or KCPE
46. Plumbing Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D+(Plus) in Mathematics or Physics
47. Land Surveying Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D+(Plus) in Mathematics or Physics
48. Land Surveying Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), D+ in Mathematics or Physics
49. Civil Engineering Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), D+ in Mathematics or Physics
50. Architectural Technology Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), D+ in Mathematics or Physics
51. Building Technician Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), D+ in Mathematics or Physics

Department of Hospitality, Institutional Management, Fashion and Design

No. Kisumu Poly course name Minimum admission requirements
52. Food and Beverage Sales Management Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
53. Food and Beverage Production (Culinary Art) Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
54. Housekeeping and Accommodation Management Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
55. Fashion Design Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
56. Tourism Management Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
57. Events Management Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
58. Fashion and Apparel Design Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
59. Hair Dressing Operations Management Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
60. Tannery and Leather Technology Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
61. Food and Beverage Sales & Service Management Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
62. Food and Beverage Production (Culinary Art) Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
63. Housekeeping and Accommodation Management Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
64. Fashion Design Technology Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
65. Tourism and Travel Management Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
66. Tour Guide Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
67. Events Decoration Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
68. Fashion and Apparel Design Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
69. Hair Dressing Operations Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
70. Food and Beverage Sales & Service Level 4 KCSE or KCPE
71. Food and Beverage Production (Culinary Art) Level 4 KCSE or KCPE
72. Housekeeping and Accommodation Management Level 4 KCSE or KCPE
73. Fashion Design Technology Level 4 KCSE or KCPE
74. Fashion and Apparel Design Level 4 KCSE or KCPE
75. Tie and Dye Processing KCSE or KCPE, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
76. Knitting Operations KCSE or KCPE, RPL
77. Hand Screen Printing KCSE or KCPE, RPL
78. Sewing Machine Maintenance KCSE or KCPE, RPL
79. Embroidery Machine Operations KCSE or KCPE, RPL
80. Freehand Garment Design, cutting, and Construction KCSE or KCPE, RPL

Kisumu Polytechnic Department of Business Studies

No. Courses offered Minimum prior qualifications
81. Accountancy Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C-
82. Business Management Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C-
83. Human Resource Management Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C-
84. Marketing Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C-
85. Supply Chain Management Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C-
86. Banking and Finance Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C-
87. Cooperative Management Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C-
88. Road Transport Management Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C-
89. Project Management Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C-
90. Office Administration Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C-
91. Store Keeping Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C-
92. Business Management Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
93. Human Resource Management Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
94. Marketing Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
95. Supply Chain Management Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
96. Office Administration Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
97. Cooperative Management Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
98. Office Assistance Level 4 KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus)
99. Accounting Technicians Diploma KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
100. Certified Public Accountants Part 1 & II KCSE Mean Grade C+, C+ in Maths & English OR Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD) Final
101. Associate in Procurement & Supply KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
102. Certified Procurement & Supply Professional KCSE Mean Grade C+, C-in Maths & English OR APS Final

Department of Agriculture and Environmental Studies

No. Kisumu Poly course name Minimum admission requirements
103. Agricultural Extension Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus)
104. Environmental Science Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus)
105. Horticulture Technology Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus)
106. Environmental Technology Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus)
107. Animal Production Technology Level 6 KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus)
108. Sustainable Agriculture for Rural Development Level 5 KCSE Mean Grade D Plain

To make your application to join Kisumu Polytechnic online, visit application.kisumupoly.ac.ke, create a new account, and select and submit the desired course you would like to pursue at the institution. The application fee is Ksh500.

To learn more about its admission procedure, call +254 723 446 773 or +254 742 809 415 or email info@kisumupoly.ac.ke.

GOtv Supa Channels: What It Is and How Much It Costs in Uganda (2024)

By
Justus Kiprono
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Within the GOtv Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) decoder, you can unlock access to irresistible and other popular TV shows and movies, including news content and live sports streaming, by subscribing to different GOtv Uganda packages, and GOtv Supa is one of them.

At only Ush65,000 a month, subscribers of the GOtv Supa package in Uganda access endless entertainment from 65+ top channels 8 of which are for movies like blockbusters and feel-good series, seven for watching live games from competitive leagues like Premier League football, and 13 local TV stations for trending news and number of comforting drama with light-hearted storylines, among other genre channels.

Explore GOtv Supa channels

Here is a list of the channels found on GOtv Supa in Uganda;

General Entertainment

1. Pearl Magic
2. Pearl Magic Loko
3. Pearl Magic Prime
4. Maisha Magic East
5. Africa Magic Family
6. Africa Magic Urban
7. ROK 2
8. Magic Showcase
9. Maisha Magic POA
10. Mambo Moto
11. Zee World
12. Star Life
13. TeleMundo
14. TLNovelas
15. Real Time
16. E! Entertainment
17. Discovery Family
18. CBS Reality
19. BET

Movies

20. Africa Magic Epic
21. ROK
22. M-Net Movies 4
23. Movie Room
24. TNT Africa
25. KIX
26. CineMagic
27. B4U Movies

Lifestyle and Culture

28. Food Network

Documentary

29. NatGeo Wild
30. National Geographic
31. Discovery ID

Sports

32. SS Blitz
33. SS Football


34. SS La Liga
35. SS Select 1
36. SS Select 2
37. ESPN
38. WWE

Local Channels

39. Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
40. NBS
41. NTVU
42. Bukedde
43. Bukedde 2
44. Smart 24
45. Spark TV
46. Urban TV
47. TV West
48. BBS Terefayina
49. Salam TV
50. Baba TV
51. Citizen TV

Kids and Teens

52. JimJam
53. Nick Junior
54. Disney Junior
55. PBS Kids
56. Moonbug
57. Nick Toons
58. Nickelodeon
59. Cartoon Network
60. Cartoonito

Music

Jose Chameleone – One of the music legends in Uganda.

61. MTV Base
62. TRACE Mziki
63. Trace Gospel

Religious

64. Faith
65. Islam
66. Emmanuel TV

News and Commerce

67. BBC News
68. Al Jazeera
69. CNN International

What are other GOtv packages in Uganda?

The other GOtv subscription plans aside from GOtv Supa in Uganda are GOtv Supa+, Gotv Max, GOtv Plus, GOtv Value, and GOtv Lite, its starting offer at Ush15,000 per month.

The price of GOtv Supa+ is Ush104,000 per month and is currently the most expensive package in UG. GOtv Max costs Ush49,000/mo, GOtv Max is Ush33,000, and GOtv Value is Ush21,000, containing over 30 channels.

 

GOtv Jinja Package and Channels Guide 2024

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Justus Kiprono
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GOtv Nigeria television service is one of the most popular digital pay-TV platforms, with terrestrial coverage in 50 cities across 26 states, keeping millions of Nigerians connected to digital TV.

GOtv is exclusive to everyone with a GOtv decoder, which is smaller, cheaper, and more efficient with an easy setup. It currently goes for N14,900 in 2024, and if you buy this GOtv decoder, it is included with free GOtv Jolli subscription for one month, but after the 30-day offer ends, you will not access GOtv until you pay a monthly fee.

So, GOtv is a monthly-based subscription TV loved by most people because of its transparent pricing and the most reliable digital TV experience you can get – GOtv Jolli is just one of the packages it offers.

In total, GOtv Nigeria gives you six subscription options to choose from: The GOtv Jolli, which comes as a free offer when you buy the decoder but afterward, the price is N3,950 per month, GOtv Max, GOtv Supa, which costs N7,600 per month, its most expensive plan GOtv Supa+, GOtv Jinja and GOtv Smallie, its basic package.

Today, we are going to look at the GOtv Jinja Package and Channels Guide 2024;

What does it cost?

The prices of GOtv in Nigeria all depend on which offer you choose, and as seen, it is a monthly subscription service with no long-term commitment.

Now, the GOtv Jinja package is N2,700 per month, N1,400 more expensive than GOtv’s cheapest plan, GOtv Smallie, for N1,300/mo.

To get other packages in 2024, GOtv Jolli, be ready to pay N3,950 every month, N5,700 for GOtv Max, N7,600 for GOtv Supa, and N12,500 for GOtv Supa+, its most expensive individual plan with 85+ TVs and audio channels.

Is GOtv Jinja worth getting in Nigeria?

Well, it really comes down to the type of content someone wants to watch, but GOtv Jinja is the best option for budget-conscious subscribers who would want to watch excellent TV for less – It is the second cheapest tier after the basic plan but with a bigger library of movies and TV shows.

For N2,700 a month, subscribers access a catalog of 45 top-tier channels, family-friendly favorites, and news stations in the lineup.

List of GOtv Jinja channels

1. Africa Magic Yoruba
2. Africa Magic Hausa
3. Africa Magic Igbo
4. Trybe


5. TVC Entertainment
6. Real Time
7. E! Entertainment
8. Africa Magic Epic
9. Spice TV
10. SS Blitz
11. SS Select 2
12. ONMAX
13. Sunna TV
14. LAGOS TV
15. SILVERBIRD
16. AIT
17. NTA 1
18. NTA 2
19. Wazobia TV
20. WAP
21. Tiwa n Tiwa
22. OGTV
23. BCOS
24. Arewa 24
25. Liberty
26. ITV Benin
27. EBS
28. RSTV
29. BISCON TV


30. R2TV
31. RAVE
32. JimJam
33. Nickelodeon
34. Sound City
35. Faith
36. Islam
37. Emmanuel TV
38. Dove TV
39. Arise News
40. TVC News Nigeria
41. NTA News
42. CHANNELS
43. Al Jazeera
44. NTA Parliamentary

Audio channels;

45. Naija FM
46. Wazobia FM

Namibians Will Get a Holiday if They Win Afcon – President Geingob

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Justus Kiprono
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The Africa Cup of Nations AFCON is underway, and Namibia has won its opener thanks to a late goal by Deon Kavendji Hotto in the 88th minute of their first match against Tunisia on Tuesday.

Namibia’s national football team, the Brave Warriors, beat Tunisia 1-0 to register the biggest shock result in African football going by Fifa rankings, and President Hage Geingob declared himself the “happiest Namibian” after the stunning win over France beaters in the past World Cup.

Taking to X, President Geingob has promised to give Namibians a free holiday to celebrate their football team if they win this AFCON 2023/2024 edition.

“Let’s win the Cup, and I will get back to you on adding another public holiday,” he wrote.

Tunisia was in the pole position to win this match against the Brave Warriors as one of the greatest African football teams, ranking 28th in the Fifa rankings, 87 steps higher than the southern African country, which is 115.

Tunisia and Namibia are in the AFCON Group E with Mali and South Africa. At the moment, Mali leads the Group after beating South Africa 2-0;

How can I watch AFCON in Namibia?

The exclusive broadcaster for the Africa Cup of Nations 2024 in Africa is SuperSport, and it will be showing all 52 matches live from Côte d’Ivoire, Ivory Coast, where it is being hosted.

So, to catch all Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) AFCON action straight from your TV at home, get a DStv or GOtv and buy a package that supports SuperSport channels SS Football, SS English Premier League and SS Select 1 and 2.

AFCON kicked off on 13 January 2024 and will run until the final on Sunday, 11 February 2024.

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