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Bomet University: Courses, Fee, Ranking & Admission 2023

By
Justus Kiprono
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Bomet University College (BUC), or colloquially Bomet University, is among a set of public universities in Kenya that transforms lives through undergraduate education founded in theory and influenced by industry practices and demands.

Located in Bomet town, Bomet University has been of transformative impact on society at large owing to its affordable professional degree programs since its establishment as a public university through Legal Notice Number 145 of July 27, 2017, after admitting its first cohort of Government Sponsored Students in August 2016.

Its parent university is Moi University, meaning that Bomet University is under its direct management in crucial education offerings like faculties and courses as its constituent college. Which courses does Bomet University College offer? At what cost?

Bomet University degree courses and cost of study in 2023

Bomet University degree courses and cost of study in 2023

The new academic year will begin in less than two weeks, and Bomet University has already sent out admission letters to its new students instructing them to report on September 4, 2023. These are students who received calling letters after applying through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS).

This year, Bomet University offered 22 undergraduate courses, which the incoming high school graduates picked out a favorite to pursue as per what they envision in life as careers. If you are looking forward to joining Bomet University earlier next month, it is better to know what you will pay as your fees.

Here are each degree course at BUC and fees for the whole Academic Year 2023/2024:

No. Degree courses offered at Bomet University Tuition fees for 2023
1 Bachelor of Arts Ksh153,000
2 Bachelor of Education Arts Ksh183,600
3 Bachelor of Business Management  Ksh183,600
4 Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education) Ksh244,800
5 Bachelor of Science (Applied Statistics with Computing) Ksh244,800
6 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Ksh275,400
7 Bachelor of Science (Human Resource Management) Ksh183,600
8 Bachelor of Arts (With Education) Ksh153,000
9 Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Economics & Resource Management) Ksh275,400
10 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Ksh153,000
11 Bachelor of Arts (Geography)  Ksh153,000
12 Bachelor of Science (Entrepreneurship Studies) Ksh183,600
13 Bachelor of Arts (Kiswahili) Ksh153,000
14 Bachelor of Education (Guidance and Counselling) Ksh183,600
15 Bachelor of Science (Project Planning and Management) Ksh183,600
16 Bachelor of Science (Counselling Psychology) Ksh153,000
17 Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension and Education Ksh275,400
18 Bachelor of Science (Communication and Public Relations) Ksh204,000
19 Bachelor of Science (Strategic Management)  Ksh183,600
20 Bachelor of Education (Arts – Business Studies) Ksh183,600
21 Bachelor of Arts (Penology, Correction, and Administration) Ksh153,000
22 Bachelor of Arts (Economics)  Ksh183,600

Bomet University College also offers diploma courses in its TVET program. These are; Diploma in Business Management and Diploma in Human Resource Management, whose fees are Ksh144,000, and Diploma in Public Relations for Ksh132,600.

How many students study at Bomet University College?

The total enrollment at Bomet University in 2023 is 2,236 students, excluding the 1,953 new undergraduate learners set to join on September 4, 2023. In the upcoming academic year ending 2024, BUC will enroll a thousand more students than the 907 who joined in the 2022/2023 schooling year.

What is the ranking of Bomet University?

Thanks to its high academic standards, achieved through creative teaching and student-focused learning, Bomet University College is known for helping dreamers become doers. For this, it is recognized nationally and ranks 26th out of 100 higher learning institutions in Kenya, according to Ranking Web of Universities.

BUC has outshined other old and prestigious universities like Zetech, Riara, and Chuka Universities in the ranking.

Who is the Vice Chancellor of Bomet University?

How many students study at Bomet University College?
Prof Anne Kisaka Nangulu – Principal, Bomet University College.

Bomet University College is headed by Prof Anne Kisaka Nangulu, the Principal. As a constituent college of Moi University, Moi University retains control and administration of BUC; thus, MU’s Vice Chancellor, Prof Isaac Sanga Kosgey, presides over all its satellite campuses and colleges as President.

These Are the Licensed Saccos in Kiambu for All Your Financial Needs

By
Justus Kiprono
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Credit Co-operatives make it simple to get affordable loans for starting a business, covering an emergency, hospital bills, and other uses. Furthermore, its savings accounts encourage saving for the future and rainy days that require financial remedy.

If you are living in Kiambu County and its environs and you have less than perfect credit, joining a Sacco – a Savings and Credit Co-operative – will help you repair your financial situation not only because it promotes access to loans of lower interest rates than banks but also gives free wealth guidance to help you get into the savings habit and gain other healthy money management skills.

Unlike traditional banks, Saccos are not-for-profit financial institutions whose control is centered primarily on members who are the decision-makers on the type of products it should offer and its binding terms. This unlocks financial accessibility to all who have signed up as members to become shareholders of the Sacco.

In Kenya, the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) is the government body that plays the oversight function of Saccos by law. SASRA licenses all Saccos, both Deposit-Taking and Non-Deposit Taking, in the country.

Deposit-Taking Saccos are those that accept cash deposits from members, give out loans, and have other financial products, including checking and savings accounts. On the other hand, Non-Deposit Taking Saccos are much of loan-only entities that take deposits but do not accept withdrawals unless you take a loan or exit the Sacco.

SASRA advises that: “Members of the public are encouraged to confirm the status of any Sacco Society before transacting any business with such Sacco Society.”

All licensed Saccos in Kiambu County (2023)

These are the Deposit-Taking Saccos approved by Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) to operate in Kiambu;

No. Name of the licensed Sacco Physical location in Kiambu
1 Ammar Sacco Society Ltd Pushpa Plaza, Thika
2 Azima Sacco Society Ltd Azima Sacco Plaza, Wabera Street, Thika
3 Dimkes DT Sacco Society Ltd Bishop Magwa House, Kiambu town
4 Fariji Sacco Society Ltd Diplomat House, Githunguri
5 Fundilima Sacco Society Ltd Fedha House, Juja
6 GDC Sacco Society Ltd GDC Sacco Plaza, Githunguri
7 Good Faith Sacco Society Ltd Kiwa House, Uplands, Nyambari
8 Jacaranda Sacco Society Ltd Finance House, Ruiru
9 Joinas Sacco Society Ltd Kanja House, Banana Hill town
10 K-Unity Sacco Society Ltd Mapa House, Kiambu town
11 NRS Sacco Society Ltd 62-Ondiri Building, Kikuyu
12 Orient Sacco Society Ltd Former CDF Offices, Thika
13 TAI Sacco Society Ltd TAI Plaza, Githunguri

The above table shows all thirteen licensed DT Saccos in Kiambu County, where you can borrow, deposit, and save money for long-term financial well-being. Before you go, check out also the SASRA-certified Sacco Societies in Meru County:

Licensed Saccos in Meru County

No. Name of the licensed Sacco Physical location in Meru
1 Capital Sacco Society Ltd MACCU Building, Meru town
2 Centenary Sacco Society Ltd Intercity Centre, Meru town
3 Dhabiti Sacco Society Ltd Dhabiti Sacco Building, Maua
4 Golden Pillar Sacco Society Ltd Imenti Complex, Meru town
5 Jamii Yetu Sacco Society Ltd MMH Sacco Plaza, Maua
6 Nexus Sacco Society Ltd Kathera House, Nkubu
7 Nyambane Arimi Sacco Society Ltd Nyambane Arimi Plaza, Ndaragwa
8 Siraji Sacco Society Ltd Siraji Sacco Plaza, Timau
9 Smart Champions Sacco Society Ltd Muranene Building, Githongo
10 Solution Sacco Society Ltd Meru Mwalimu Plaza, Meru town
11 Times-U Sacco Society Ltd Along KCB Street, Nkubu
12 Yetu Sacco Society Ltd Sacco Building, Nkubu

 

Special House Committee Investigates Worldcoin Operations in Kenya

By
Justus Kiprono
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Lawmakers have opened investigations into the internet currency Worldcoin (WLD) a few weeks after the Ministry of Interior and National Administration suspended its activities on August 2, 2023.

Following privacy concerns raised by several parliamentary officers under the leadership of Speaker Moses Wetangu’la on their August 15 Sitting, the Members of Parliament agreed on forming a 15-member inquiry team to probe the operations and risks of the iris-scanning crypto venture that processed sensitive biometric data on an unknown number of Kenyans for a token of Ksh7,000.

A decision was made that the MPs who will sit in the joint committee to examine the Worldcoin project would be picked from three Departmental Committees; Administration and Internal Security, Communication, Information and Innovation, and Tourism and Wildlife, and the position of chair selected by the Speaker.

Now, in the latest development from the Parliament, Speaker Wetangu’la said, “Each of the three Committees has nominated five Members from their respective memberships,” and Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo will lead its inquiry as its Chair to unearth the authenticity and legality of the project.

The Administration and Internal Security Committee nominated Lari MP Mburu Kahangara, Women Representative for Elgeyo Marakwet Caroline Ng’elechei, Peter Kaluma of Homabay Town Constituency, and Sara Korere (MP Laikipia North).

On its side, the Departmental Committee on Communication, Information, and Innovation nominated its Chair, John Kiarie (MP Dagoretti South), Tetu MP Geoffrey Wandeto, Keiyo South legislator Gideon Kimaiyo, Shakeel Shabbir of Kisumu East, and nominated MP Irene Mayaka.

The Tourism and Wildlife Committee selected its Chairperson, MP Kareke Mbiuki of Maara Constituency, MP Geoffrey Ruku of Mbeere North, Dr. Edwin Gichuki (Mathioya), Ruweida Obo of Lamu East Constituency, and Innocent Maino Mugabe of Likuyani as their representatives in Worldcoin investigations.

Speaker Wetangu’la nominated three other lawmakers who will take part in the probe but won’t have a right to vote on the committee matters: “Considering the nominations from the Committees and in consultation with the House leadership, I have co-opted MPs Gitonga Mukunji (Manyatta), Umulkher Harun Mohamed (Nominated) and Fredrick Ikana (Shinyalu).”

This special committee will engage other relevant departments, ministries, and other government agencies like the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) and come up with a report latest on September 28, 2023.

Righting the Wrong of Land Grabs: The Truth About Lavington Land Case

By
Justus Kiprono
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It is painful when you wake up one day and find a person telling you to get out of your home in which you have lived for over three decades, not even via notice reading ‘vacate the premises’ or a court order but an individual literally ordering you to leave with immediate effect because that is not your land. Imagine that. Painful, right? But what if it is a result of your actions?

When officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) unit arrested an elderly man of Indian descent on August 19, 2023, concerning a Lavington land case, Kenyans online sparked outrage, raising fears of predatory land grabs and threw all the blame and curses to private land developers and greedy moneyed government officials, a notorious group of land speculators with a history of eyeing even cemetery lands and swamps to build flats.

The DCI arrested Mahesh Kumar Bhatti based on a complaint from Munir Ahmed Chaundri, a 75-year-old Kenyan who lives in the UK. The Lavington land under contestation here is a registered prime parcel of 209/7771/2. What is the story behind this piece of land?

Based on Chaundri’s revelations and DCI investigations, which have been on since the case was reported on February 28 this year, here is what you need to know about the Lavington land case:

On July 21, 1971, Chaundri and a man identified as Malkiat Singh Assi (deceased) pooled funds and bought a 0.3132-hectare land in Lavington. After six years, in 1977, the registration of this property was completed, and these two buyers got land evidence records and titles. The original Land Registration number was 209/7771, and Chaundri and Malkiat owned it as joint tenants.

In Kenya, Joint Tenancy is guided by Section 102 of the Registered Land Act Chapter 300 and applies where property is held in two or more names. It vests equal ownership interests, rights, and obligations to the people listed as possessors, giving a special right of survivorship whereby when one passes on, the property belongs to the surviving ones.

After 17 years, On July 25, 1988, Chaundri and Malkiat decided to subdivide their jointly owned property, and after getting approval from the defunct Nairobi City Council, the original 209/7771 Lavington land underwent subdivision process to birth two plots of Land Registration No. 209/7771/1 and 209/7771/2.

The first lot, 209/7771/1, measuring 0.1569 hectares, was then sold to TM AM Construction Group Africa, a company owned by Baldev Bhatti, the father to Mahesh Kumar Bhatti, whose wife is Anita Bhatti, who says they have been occupying the whole land for close to 30 years.

Chaundri furnished the DCI with the plot sale agreement between him and the 74-year-old Mahesh’s father (Baldev) dated December 18, 1987. The second patch of land of LR number 209/7771/2 remained under Chaundri and Malkiat’s name, but later on, Baldev wanted to purchase it almost immediately after buying 209/7771/1.

However, he changed his mind in a letter of cancellation on March 11, 1989, a letter of reference number PJP/989/2, written by lawyer Pramod Patel. So, Baldev remained in his land while the other remained unoccupied as the two owners, Chaundri and Malkiat, were engaged in activities that mostly kept them outside the country.

In August 2006, Malkiat came to Kenya and held talks with Baldev if he would purchase the 209/7771/2 land, but he rejected the offer. Nonetheless, they agreed to construct a perimeter wall covering those two plots as one and a permanent gate for security purposes using TM AM Construction Group. It was a success.

Through the years, Malkiat’s life reached its natural conclusion, and because of the previous Joint Tenancy agreement in which his wife was the nominated heir, Chaundri and Kamla Assi became the owners of the Lavington land.

Why was the family evicted from their Lavington land?

Chaundri has been visiting the 209/7771/2 Lavington land, but in February 2023, he was denied access and rushed to the DCI, where he provided all land ownership evidence and filed a complaint against Mahesh, who claims they own the entire land, leading to his arrest.

In the same February, armed with the original title deed, Chaundri registered a power of attorney In the Ministry of Lands, which gave one Bashir Abdul Reheman powers to act on his behalf as an agent or attorney-in-fact.

Chaundri and Reheman partnered for joint investment, and the Lavington land was put forward as Chaundri’s part of the investment in their business deal. So, with the power of attorney, Reheman carried out the evacuation of Mahesh’s family.

Malkiat’s wife, Kamla Assi, was interviewed and gave her part of the story, confirming Chaundri’s accounts. She also provided the death certificate of her husband and their marriage certificate.

Chaundri and Kamla have been making timely payments of land rates as legitimate owners of Lavington land. The DCI proved their case and moved to question the occupants who should be lawfully occupying 209/7771/1 and not 209/7771/2.

Is it a story of greed?

 

Zetech University Degree Courses, Eligibility and Fees for Students Starting in 2023/2024

By
Justus Kiprono
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Established in 1999, Zetech University is a private university located along Thika Road in Ruiru, that started as a small Information Technology college but has grown and evolved to push the boundaries of knowledge on topics that range from Communication, Teaching, Finance, and more through its specialized 21 undergraduate courses.

The university took its name from Zenith – which means the highest point in the sky, and Technologies because it offered IT-oriented courses. In 2014, Zetech University management had an interest in elevating the then-college to a higher learning institution. With respect to the Universities Act of 2012 and the University Regulations of 2014, they applied to the Commission for University Education (CUE) for the authority to establish a university.

Zetech received the Letter of Interim Authority in that year (2014) after receiving a go-ahead from CUE, and it continued to develop its physical facilities and academic resources until August 2022, when it was granted a Charter as Zetech University.

Since then, this modern private university has made a place among the top academic institutions in Kenya. Find out what it takes to study at Zetech University:

Zetech University degree programs, academic requirements, and cost of study 2023

Zetech’s undergraduate students have the opportunity to pursue any of its 21 courses provided they meet the described requirements as described in the sections below.

N/B: The stated costs are billed in the first year’s Student Account Statement for the 1st Academic Year that starts in September 2023.

1. Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science

Zetech University offers a degree in Actuarial Science, a study that employs mathematical data, functional business components, and technology in assessing the risks associated with financial systems like pension plans and insurance.

To study this undergraduate course at Zetech, you must meet these requirements;

* Minimum of C+ in your KCSE
* Minimum of C+ in the core subjects Mathematics and English
* Meet the cut-off point of 19.914
* Cost of study: Ksh142,600

2. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Computer Science degree at Zetech University teaches students the fundamentals of computation and skills to create future technology.

To enroll in this undergraduate program, you must;

* Have a minimum of C+ in KCSE
* Have a C plain and above in Mathematics, English, and Physics/Physical Science
* Meet the cut-off mark of 18.638
* Cost of study: Ksh142,600

3. Bachelor of Commerce

This program of study at Zetech University prepares students to be productive human resources in today’s competitive business world.

To be admitted to undertake this degree at Zetech, you must meet these minimum requirements;

* Have a KCSE grade of C+ and above
* In the core subjects Mathematics and English/Kiswahili, you must have a C Plain or equivalent at O level and or A level
* Meet the cut-off mark of 21.444
* Hold a recognized Diploma with a minimum of C- in KCSE
* Bachelor of Commerce at Zetech Uni costs Ksh130,600

4. Bachelor of Education Arts

Zetech’s degree in Education Arts is an interdisciplinary program that prepares learners to be teachers and educators for secondary schools.

To join and do Education Arts at Zetech University, you must satisfy these entry requirements;

* Have a minimum grade of C+ in KCSE
* Have a C+ and above in Mathematics and English
* Meet the 22.358 cut-off mark
* May have relevant KNEC Diploma
* Bachelor of Education Arts fee of Ksh104,300

5. Bachelor of Business Administration and Management

Zetech University Business Administration program offers high-level training in management and finance, preparing students for various lead roles in companies. To pursue this course, ensure you meet these requirements;

* You must have a minimum of C+ in KCSE
* A minimum of C in Mathematics and English
* Meet the cut-off mark of 21.444
* Pay the Ksh130,600 fee for Year 1

6. Bachelor of Journalism

At Zetech University, Bachelor of Journalism course lies in the School Of ICT, Media & Engineering in the Department of Media Arts and Design. Here students are taught the evolution and the changing state of mass media and production to keep up with the accelerated pace of the Communications and Public Relations sectors.

To study this undergraduate program, you must have a C+ and above in KCSE with a minimum of C+ (Plus) in English, Kiswahili, or its equivalent. Zetech University fees for the Journalism degree for September Intake 2023 is Ksh142,600, and the cut-off mark is 22.916.

7. Bachelor of Economics and Statistics

Graduates from Zetech University’s School Of Business & Economics who pursue Bachelor of Economics and Statistics matriculate with the ability to critically analyze the concepts of scarcity, comparative advantage, marginal analysis, opportunity cost, efficiency, and equity implications to become major policymakers at various economic models in a company or a country.

But before joining Zetech for this undergraduate program, here are the requirements to meet;

* Must have a KCSE mean grade of C+ and above
* Must have a minimum score of a C+ in Mathematics and English
* Satisfy the entry cut-off mark of 19.914
* Pay the requisite fee of Ksh130,600

8. Bachelor Of Science In Hospitality And Tourism Management

By studying Hospitality and Tourism Management course at Zetech University, you learn about industry dynamics and insights to gain knowledge for application in real challenges. It prepares you for a successful and fulfilling career in the local and international hospitality industries.

To secure a slot at Zetech University for a degree in Hospitality And Tourism Management, you must;

* Have a minimum grade of C+ in KCSE
* Have a C Plain in either English, Kiswahili, or a foreign language, a C in one Biological Science, and also Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics
* Meet the cut-off mark of 24.231
* Pay the required First Year fee of Ksh142,600

9. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

With the expansion of mobile technologies, a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Zetech may easily land you a job in Kenya because of the rising demand for skilled professionals who can manage information systems and solve technological problems.

To study this course, you must have a C+ and above in KCSE and a C Plain in Mathematics, English, and Kiswahili and meet the 18.638 cut-off mark. Zetech University fees for a Bsc in IT is Ksh142,600 for new students who will enroll in the September Intake 2023.

10. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Technology

Many mobile applications are under development. You never know what comes tomorrow. Just like AI. A Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Technology from Zetech holds practical value when it comes to behavior analysis to develop psychologically user-friendly applications that are in line with the working of the human mind and behavior.

It also prepares you for other related disciplines and careers. With this degree, you can be a rehabilitation specialist, mental health expert, psychiatrist, and more. To study it at Zetech University, you must have a mean grade of C+ in KCSE and meet the cut-off mark of 22.916 in the cluster subjects. The cost of studying BPSY at Zetech is Ksh130,600.

Other Zetech University undergraduate courses and fees

No. Zetech degree course Fees 2023
11 Bachelor of Business Information Technology Ksh142,600
12 Bachelor of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Ksh130,600
13 Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy Ksh130,600
14 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics Ksh142,600
15 Bachelor of Science in Media and Digital Communication Ksh142,600
16 Bachelor of Accounting and Finance Ksh130,600
17 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Applied Physics Ksh142,600
18 Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering Ksh142,600
19 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Technology Ksh130,600
20 Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management Ksh142,600
21 Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Technology Ksh130,600

 

SASRA: List of All Licensed Saccos in Nairobi County

By
Justus Kiprono
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Sacco is the short form of Savings and Credit Co-operative Society. When they are many, they are Saccos. These are nonprofit financial organizations, similar to credit unions in operations, which work towards the financial well-being of their members by offering slightly cheap conditions on their loan products than traditional banks.

When comparing Saccos and banks, they are similar in some functionalities as they both offer a variety of deposit accounts, high-yield savings accounts, loans, credit accounts, and even checking accounts, with a number of them giving ATM and debit cards to their members.

However, Saccos differ from banks in that they are categorized as nonprofit financial institutions, investing back a significant portion of interests earned from loans into the products they offer or pay as dividends to members, unlike banks which invest their interests elsewhere, for example, in real estate and government security and give profits to shareholders.

Since Saccos are owned by members, some Saccos accept membership from only a category of people; for instance, for the United Nations DT Sacco, only the staff of United Nations Agencies, Diplomatic Missions, and their immediate family members can join, but there are Saccos which welcomes everybody to join as long as you meet the laid out eligibility requirements.

To join a Sacco in Kenya, you need a National ID card or passport, KRA PIN, passport-sized photograph, and an opening deposit which varies from one credit union to another. These Saccos are licensed by the government agency Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), the regulator of all the Deposit Taking and Specified Non-Deposit Taking Sacco Societies in Kenya.

If you want to be a member of these Saccos and you are in Nairobi, ensure you join a SASRA-licensed Sacco to guarantee the safety of your deposit and benefit from reasonable interest rates as a member:

Which Saccos are licensed by SASRA in Nairobi? (2023)

These are depoit-taking Saccos in Nairobi which received an operational license from the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority for a period starting from January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023:

No. Name of the licensed Sacco Physical location in Nairobi
1 Afya Sacco Society Ltd Afya Centre, Tom Mboya Street
2 Airports Sacco Society Ltd Airports Sacco Building, JKIA
3 Ardhi Sacco Society Ltd Survey of Kenya Field HQ, off Thika Road
4 Asili Sacco Society Ltd Asili Co-op Centre, Ngara
5 Chai Sacco Society Ltd KTDA Plaza, Moi Avenue
6 Chuna Sacco Society Ltd Engineering Department UON, Harry Thuku Road
7 Defence Sacco Society Ltd Department of Defence HQ, Hurlingham
8 Elimu Sacco Society Ltd Elimu House, Mubiru Road, South B
9 Harambee Sacco Society Ltd Harambee Co-op Plaza, Haile Selassie Avenue
10 Hazina Sacco Society Ltd Hazina Sacco Place, Kibera Road
11 Jamii Sacco Society Ltd Jamii Sacco Court, South B
12 Kencream Sacco Society Ltd Creamery House, Dakar Road
13 Kenpipe Sacco Society Ltd Kenpipe Plaza, Industrial Area
14 Kenversity Sacco Society Ltd Kenversity Plaza, Kahawa Sukari 
15 Kenya Bankers Sacco Society Ltd Kenya Bankers Sacco Centre, 3rd Ngong Avenue
16 Kenya National Police DT Sacco Society Ltd Kenya Police Sacco Plaza, Ngara Road
17 Kimisitu Sacco Society Ltd AEA Plaza, Valley Road
18 Kingdom Sacco Society Ltd Empower House, Githurai 45
19 Magereza Sacco Society Ltd Mageso Chambers 1st floor, Moi Avenue
20 Maisha Bora Sacco Society Ltd Unilever Kenya Office, Industrial Area
21 Metropolitan National Sacco Society Ltd Chai House, Koinange Street
22 Mwalimu National Sacco Society Ltd Mwalimu Towers, Upperhill
23 Mwito Sacco Society Ltd Mwito House, Desai Road
24 Nacico Sacco Society Ltd Nacico Plaza, Landhies Road
25 Nafasi DT Sacco Society Ltd NCPB Nairobi Grain silos Complex, Donholm
26 Nation DT Sacco Society Ltd 1st floor Cambrian Building, Moi Avenue
27 NSSF Sacco Society Ltd Social Security House, Bishops Road
28 Nyati Sacco Society Ltd Odyssey Plaza, South B
29 Safaricom Sacco Society Ltd Safaricom Care Centre, Westlands
30 Sheria Sacco Society Ltd Sheria Sacco House, Matumbato Close
31 Shirika DT Sacco Society Ltd Shirika Co-op House, Kipande-Ngara Road
32 Shoppers Sacco Society Ltd Nature House, Tom Mboya Street
33 Stima DT Sacco Society Ltd Stima Sacco Plaza, Parklands
34 Strategic Urembo Sacco Society Ltd Lunga Lunga Square, Industrial Area
35 Taqwa Sacco Society Ltd Jamia Plaza, Kigali Street
36 Telepost Sacco Society Ltd Nairobi City Square Post Office
37 Tembo Sacco Society Ltd Tembo Sacco Complex, Garden Estate Road, Ruaraka
38 Ufanisi DT Sacco Society Ltd Development House, Moi Avenue
39 Ukristo Na Ufanisi wa Anglicana Sacco Society Ltd ACK Emmanuel Church, Riruta
40 Ukulima Sacco Society Ltd Ukulima Co-operative House, Nairobi City Centre
41 Unaitas Sacco Society Ltd Cardinal Otunga Plaza, Kaunda Street
42 Ushuru Sacco Society Ltd Ushuru Sacco Centre, Kilimani
43 United Nations Sacco Society Ltd UN Sacco Building, Gigiri
44 Wana-anga Sacco Society Ltd Meteorological HQ, Ngong Road
45 Wanandege Sacco Society Ltd Wanandege Plaza, Embakasi
46 Waumini Sacco Society Ltd Applewood Adams Building, Adams Arcade

SASRA: The table above shows the 46 licensed deposit-taking Saccos in Nairobi as of 2023.

Fit to Fight? How Long You Will Run On KDF Recruitment Day

By
Justus Kiprono
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The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Recruitment for the 2023/2024 cycle will be starting this August, on the 28th, and to many civilians who want to serve the country as preservers of peace and security, it is time to live up to their dream by turning up at various KDF Recruitment Centers when the day arrives.

But there is this aspect of running. That which is feared the most and discourages many from participating in any military recruitment. How many kilometers do KDF recruits run on recruitment day? Why is it so important? Vice Chief of the Defence Forces (VCDF) Lieutenant General Jonah Mwangi answers;

In an interview on JKL Live at Citizen TV, Lt Gen Mwangi, who is also the Vice-Chancellor of National Defence University-Kenya, said that in a service where physical abilities are essential for effectiveness and survivability, potential KDF soldiers should be able to run at least 5km on the day of recruitment to demonstrate military fitness.

“You need to be physically and medically fit, and some of the challenges, particularly those that are underlying will be detected better if you are subjected to physical exercise. It is very important. Some people don’t even know that they have pre-existing conditions until they undergo that five-kilometer run,” Lt Gen Mwangi said while cautioning those having serious health issues from going for KDF Recruitment because “it will lead to disaster.”

While commenting on why the Kenya Defence Forces check the teeth before one is considered for recruitment, yet they are not going to bite the enemy in defense, Lt Gen Mwangi explained that those in KDF training programs are prone to some dental accidents and those with weak teeth might lose some, forcing for hospital admission when supposed to be training to defend the country.

However, there are some special considerations: “We realized that there are areas in this country where water has high fluoride content. Therefore you will have people with low to medium teeth discoloration and those that are severe. Low to medium can be looked at, but if you have severe discoloration, it is an indication that you have a problem with bone structure and thus prone to those accidents,” he stated.

To join KDF as a man, you must be standing at a minimum height of 1.60m (5ft 3in) and 1.52m (5ft) for women. Also, prospective military personnel must weigh above 54.55kg (males), and the females’ weight requirement is 50kg.

The Vice Chief of the Defence Forces says that these body composition standards show the suitability of a recruit to stand weight-based training before serving in the military service.

Lt Gen Jonah Mwangi joined the KDF as an Officer Cadet on May 14, 1982, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant on April 14, 1983, and got posted to the Kenya Army Artillery as a Command Post Officer. In a journey of endurance and patience, he disclosed that it took him nearly 40 years to scale the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, Brigadier, and Major General to become a Lieutenant General.

READ: Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Recruitment Calendar 2023

MPs Visit Maseno University After Audit Showed Overinflated Infrastructure Budget

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Justus Kiprono
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The National Assembly Public Investments Committee (PIC) on Governance and Education conducted a visit to Maseno University as part of its inquiry into a report by the Auditor General, tabled in Parliament on July 5, 2023.

Led by Bumula MP Wamboka Wanami Jack Nelson, the parliamentary officers were at Maseno University on August 15 in a procedural obligation to scrutinize its infrastructure projects after the public spending watchdog Office of the Auditor-General sounded alarm, citing a likelihood of profiteering pricing in its construction costs.

“The focal points of the inquiry revolve around the construction of a sewerage system and the effective use of a substantial 500 million Kenyan shilling loan secured for the construction of hostels and a tuition block. With the intention of unraveling the complexities surrounding these projects,” PIC on Governance and Education said in a statement.

Wamboka, who is the Chairperson of that committee, directed the university’s management, headed by Vice Chancellor Prof Julius Omondi Nyabundi, to release all financial documents for all phases of the construction projects under assessment. He also directed a constitution of a team of quantity surveyors, architects, and other professionals who will look into the presented documentary evidence for material errors and compliance.

Nyabundi Hostels at Maseno University

These efforts, according to Wamboka, are aimed at combating corruption cases at institutions of higher learning in Kenya which is to blame for distorting economic incentives, undermining their day-to-day smooth running.

“The inspection visit at Maseno University epitomizes the dedication of the Committee to uphold transparency, promote responsible resource utilization, and foster a culture of effective oversight within the realm of higher education.” He said.

Further, the Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education will also put other queries lack of ethnic diversity in the university and operational discrepancies within its Procurement Department in the spotlight of investigation.

The members of PIC Governance and Education are in the Nyanza Region for a week and will be checking with other institutions, among them Kisumu National Polytechnic, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University, and Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology.

READ: Maseno University 2023 Semester Dates

 

Dedan Kimathi University (DeKUT): Degree Courses and Cost of Attendance 2024

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Justus Kiprono
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Mumble about university fees around a parent or a guardian with a student expected to enroll in any of the institutions of higher learning in Kenya, and you are liable to cause severe emotional distress, anxiety, and frustration.

University fees are rising in Kenya more than they have in decades or probably a half-century after the government introduced a new funding model in which the allocation of resources is reportedly strategically designed to help students that need it most by providing up to 100% financial support.

Many national universities have increased their tuition and admission fees by over double if you look at the average Ksh40,000 – Ksh50,000 cost of joining a public university in the past three years or so and the now premium averaging Ksh200,000. In the whole case, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) or Dedan Kimathi University, which has its main campus 6 km from Nyeri town, is no exception.

High school graduates who are looking forward to starting their campus time at Dedan Kimathi University in the oncoming September 2023 semester will pay a cheap of Ksh172,800 for Business and Commerce related degrees and a high of Ksh340,000 for Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science – the most expensive undergraduate course at DeKUT in the 2023/2024 intake.

The cost of studying at Dedan Kimathi University (courses + fees)

Take a look at the following Dedan Kimathi University of Technology course offerings and fees for first years joining for the 2023/2024 Academic Year:

No. Dedan Kimathi University of Technology degree courses 2024 First Year degree cost
1 Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science Ksh230,400
2 Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry Ksh230,400
3 Bachelor of Science in Geology Ksh230,400
4 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Ksh230,400
5 Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Ksh316,800
6 Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Ksh316,800
7 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Ksh316,800
8 Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology Ksh259,200
9 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science Ksh340,000
10 Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Ksh172,800
11 Bachelor of Business Administration Ksh172,800
12 Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Ksh259,200
13 Bachelor of Science (Telecommunication and Information Engineering) Ksh316,800
14 Bachelor of Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management  Ksh212,000
15 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Ksh230,400
16 Bachelor of Science in Mechatronic Engineering Ksh316,800
17 Bachelor of Business Information Technology Ksh192,000
18 Bachelor of Purchasing & Supplies Management Ksh172,800
19 Bachelor of Education in Technology (Mechanical Engineering) Ksh230,400
20 Bachelor of Education in Technology (Electrical & Electronic Engineering) Ksh230,400
21 Bachelor of Education in Technology (Civil Engineering) Ksh230,400
22 Bachelor of Technology in Building Construction Ksh288,000
23 Bachelor of Science in Leather Technology Ksh230,400
24 Bachelor of Science in Polymer Chemistry Ksh230,400
25 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) Ksh316,800
26 Bachelor of Science in Geomatics and Geospatial Information Systems Ksh316,800
27 Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Modelling Processes Ksh230,400
28 Bachelor of Science in Geospatial Information Science and Remote Sensing Ksh316,800

Several education stakeholders and leaders criticized the high university fees in Kenya, with a section of opposition leaders saying that it stands in the way of rising enrollment witnessed in the past years and at a time when there is a lack of wage growth among many parents who are supposed to cover for the tuition costs.

Moi University Degree Courses, Cluster Weights and Cut-off Points for 2023/24 Academic Year

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Justus Kiprono
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The only guide you need to select a degree course in Kenyan universities, for instance, Moi University, is cut-off scores which are computed by Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) based on cluster weights of the four core subjects that are fundamental for enrollment in a particular discipline.

These cut-off points demonstrate the student’s ability to apply quantitative reasoning to the degree they qualify to pursue. It also shows the probability of successfully learning the set of skills in the course in preparation for a job or career.

If you received admission to Moi University and you are expected to join this higher learning institution in the new Academic Year that starts in September 2023, it means you qualified for the course after meeting all the requirements for it.

However, that KUCCPS calling letter is not binding. In that, you must pursue that particular degree at the Eldoret-based university in Kesses. Depending on your dreams, goals, talent, and other preferences, you have the freedom to change courses provided it falls within the set cluster points and weighting, but because the KUCCPS revision of courses expired on August 15, you will be able to shift faculties only at the university after admission in the orientation period.

Therefore, it is important to know all the undergraduate course offerings of Moi University and their respective cut-off points;

Moi University cut-off points for degree programs 2023/2024

Here are course codes, undergraduate programs offered at Moi Uni, and their cut-off points for new students joining in 2023: students who completed their KCSE in 2022.

No. Course code Moi University degree course 2023 cut-off for KCSE 2022 2022 cut-off for KCSE 2021
1 1253101 Bachelor of Arts 26.127 22.926
2 1253107 Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science) 24.923 33.425
3 1253112 Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) 27.542 28.838
4 1253115 Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) 37.892 39.701
5 1253120 Bachelor of Science (BSC.) 16.974 17.459
6 1253123 Bachelor of Science (Microbiology) 16.974 17.459
7 1253128 Bachelor of Dental Surgery 44.070 43.663
8 1253131 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)  44.492 44.440
9 1253132 Bachelor of Science (Nursing)  42.216 41.261
10 1253134 Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) 40.788 40.095
11 1253135 Bachelor of Education (Arts) 30.707 27.755
12 1253137 Bachelor of Education (Science)  35.434 33.221
13 1253144 Bachelor of Arts (Social Work) 28.081 25.142
14 1253150 Bachelor of Science (Information Sciences) 21.444 25.346
15 1253151 Bachelor of Business Management 21.444 22.544
16 1253157 Bachelor of Tourism Management 25.632 25.815
17 1253161 Bachelor of Arts (Music) 22.829 N/A
18 1253164 Bachelor of Science (Applied Statistics with Computing) 18.638 19.223
19 1253171 Bachelor of Arts (Community Development) 25.226 22.926
20 1253182 Bachelor of Science (Communication and Journalism) 31.074 N/A
21 1253187 Bachelor of Science (Agri-Business Management)  16.974 17.459
22 1253188 Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) 29.424 31.822
23 1253189 Bachelor of Science (Human Resource Management) 28.243 27.251
24 1253194 Bachelor of Science (Medical Laboratory Science) 39.955 39.566
25 1253201 Bachelor of Arts (with Education) 23.648 22.636
26 1253215 Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Economics and Resource Management)  16.974 17.459
27 1253222 Bachelor of Hotels and Hospitality Management 27.875 27.586
28 1253229 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science 25.620 17.459
29 1253234 Bachelor of Travel and Tours Operations Management 24.987 25.557
30 1253237 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) 27.648 24.711
31 1253260 Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education 25.577 17.459
32 1253292 Bachelor of Arts (Geography) 27.755 26.089 
33 1253293 Bachelor of Science (Animal Science & Management) 25.033 17.459
34 1253299 Bachelor of Science (Entrepreneurship Studies) 21.444 22.544
35 1253324 Bachelor of Arts (Kiswahili) 26.059 22.926
36 1253326 Bachelor of Education (Guidance and Counselling) 24.331 22.636
37 1253327 Bachelor of Science (Project Planning and Management)  27.879 27.454
38 1253331 Bachelor of Education (Technology Education) 15.982 16.787
39 1253334 Bachelor of Financial Economics 19.914 20.100
40 1253337 Bachelor of Science (Counselling Psychology) 28.369 25.052
41 1253415 Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Extension Education) 25.146 28.070
42 1253418 Bachelor of Science with Education 22.358 22.636
43 1253428 Bachelor of Science (Informatics) 18.638 19.223
44 1253435 Bachelor of Sports Management 20.402 20.720
45 1253450 Bachelor of Science (Communication and Public Relations) 27.300 25.933

Moi University sends out offers of admission to the Class of 2027

The next Semester of the Academic Year 2023/2024 will begin early in September, and the entering class who majority will complete their four-year training in 2027 will get admitted thereon. Moi University has offered admission to 5,480 new students under the KUCCPS Government Sponsorship Service. They are more by 293 compared to the 5,187 learners who joined the institution in September 2022.

Where can I find my Moi University admission letter?

If you are an incoming undergraduate student and need to access your admission letter, you can do so through the Moi University Admissions portal. You’ll need a digital yellow background passport photo (160px by 160 px), scanned National ID card/Birth certificate, copy of KCSE Results slip, KCPE Results slip, and any other qualification documents, and a duly filled Medical Form (MUJI/3).

To access the MU Admissions portal, enter your KCSE number in the format XXXXXXXXXX/2022, where X… is the index number, and 2022 is your KCSE year.

 

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