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Kenya in a nutshell

The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the northeast, Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, and Sudan to the northwest, with the Indian Ocean running along the southeast border. The country is named after Mount Kenya, a very significant landmark and the second among the highest mountain peaks of Africa.


Source: Wikipedia's page on Kenya


Country education policy

In 1963 the Kenyan government promised free primary education to its people. This promise did not take effect until 2003. Citizens are expected to contribute to the education fund by paying fees, taxes, and labour services. After contributing, most parents did not have the money to pay for their children’s education and were subsequently locked out of the school system.

Teachers strike often due to irregular payment of their wages. The teachers were responsible for collecting fees payments from student, with their wages being held until all fees were collected. Many children were forced to drop out of school simply because they could not afford it. Teachers would often send children home during the final exams in order to pressure parents into paying the fees.

Now that education is free, attendance has increased and there is a shortage of teachers and classrooms with children not getting sufficient attention from teachers due to the overcrowding of classrooms. This is a result of both children attending that could not afford to before, and children being taken out of lower-tier private schools in order to take advantage of free education. This has created demand for low cost private school where parents that could afford to pay the fees can send children to learn in a better environment.

Some believe that a solution for the overcrowding in schools is to create more vocational training programs in order to create alternative routes to employment.

Kenya introduced the current 8-4-4 system in 1985. This means that grades one through eight are in primary, grades nine through twelve are in secondary, and then graduates spend four years in university. The 8-4-4 system was created to help those students who do not plan to pursue higher education. It has helped reduce the drop out rates and help those that leave primary school find employment.

The growth of Kenya's education sector has exceeded expectations. After the first university was established in 1970, five others have been created. The demand for higher education has resulted in the formation of many private universities.

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Although Kenya has its own universities, some parents choose to send their children to different countries. Many believe that the United Kingdom has the best universities, and that it would be a great opportunity for their children to attend a university there. Kenyan universities are also more difficult to get accepted to due to extremely high demand for higher education and not nearly enough room in the universities.

The Kenyan government is slowly, but surely working to make education in Kenya better. The first twelve years of school are now free, although this has introduced the issue of overcrowding that now needs to be dealt with. The funding from the UK will help reconstruct some of the schools and hopefully make them a better learning environment.


Source: Wikipedia’s page about Kenyan education


Country education system

Wikipedia’s page about Kenyan education


Higher education

Kenya Higher Education Profile, by the Boston College Center for International Higher Education (CIHE)


Universities in Kenya

Public Universities

  1. Kenyatta University - Kahawa, Nairobi
  2. Moi University - Eldoret
  3. Nairobi University - Nairobi
  4. Egerton University - Njoro, Nakuru
  5. Maseno University - Maseno, Kisumu
  6. Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology - Juja, Thika
  7. Kenya Armed forces technical college (KAFTEC)-Nairobi
  8. Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology - Kakamega
  9. Kenya Polytechnic University College - Nairobi
  10. kenya Technical Teachers College - Nairobi
  11. Kimathi University College - Nyeri


Private Universities

  1. Africa Nazarene University – Kajiado
  2. Aga Khan University, Highridge, Nairobi
  3. Catholic University of Eastern Africa CUEA - Karen, Nairobi
  4. Daystar University - Hurlingham, Nairobi
  5. East Africa School of Theology - Nairobi
  6. Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK)
  7. Gretsa University – Thika
  8. Kabarak University - Kabarak, Nakuru
  9. KCA University-Ruaraka, Nairobi
  10. Kenya Highlands Bible College - Kericho
  11. Kenya Methodist University (KEMU) - Meru
  12. Kiriri Women's University of Science & Technology (KWUST) - Westlands, Nairobi
  13. Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (N.E.G.S.T.) - Karen, Nairobi
  14. Nairobi International School of Theology [NIST] - Kilimani, Nairobi
  15. Pan Africa Christian University - Nairobi
  16. Scott Theological College - Machakos
  17. St. Paul's University Theological College - Limuru
  18. Strathmore University - Nairobi
  19. United States International University (USIU-A) – Kasarani, Nairobi
  20. University of Eastern Africa, Baraton - Eldoret
  21. Mt Kenya universityThika


Colleges in Kenya

  1. Africa college of social work - KCB plaza, Jogoo road
  2. St. Andrew's Pre-Medical College - Mumbasa, Mumbasa
  3. Nairobi Institute Of Business Studies - Cooperative Bank House
  4. Nairobi Institute of Technology - Westlands
  5. Alphax College, Eldoret
  6. Amani College
  7. AUGAB Computer College, Garissa
  8. Augustana College - Kasarani, Nairobi
  9. Australian Studies Institute (AUSI), Westlands Nairobi
  10. Bandari College – Mombasa
  11. Baraton College – Baraton, Nandi Cenral Kapsabet
  12. Baraton Teachers' Training College,Nandi Cenral Kapsabet
  13. Career Training Centre, Nairobi
  14. Century Park College, Machakos
  15. Coast Institute of Technology
  16. College of Management Sciencies, Nairobi CBD
  17. Compugoal College, Nairobi
  18. Computer Pride Training Centre - Nairobi
  19. Cornerstone Training Institute - Nairobi
  20. Digital Resource Center (DRC) - Karama Estate, Nakuru
  21. East African School of Aviation - Embakasi, Nairobi
  22. East Africa School Of Journalism(EASJ)Jamuhuri show ground
  23. East African School of Media Studies, Nairobi
  24. Eldoret Polytechnic - Eldoret
  25. Elgon View College - Eldoret
  26. Government Training Institute (GTI), Mombasa
  27. Graffins College - Westlands, Nairobi
  28. Great Lakes University, Milimani Kisumu
  29. Gretsa University, Thika
  30. Gusii Institute of Technology, Kisii
  31. Hemland Computer Institute – Thika (Thika Arcade 5th Floor)
  32. Hi-tec Institute of Professional Studies, Mombasa CBD
  33. Holy Rosary College - Tala
  34. Institute of Advanced Technology, Loita House, Loita Street, Buruburu, Nairobi
  35. Institute of Advanced Technology Campus, Westlands
  36. Institute of Zaburi Technologies -{Nairobi} {CBD}
  37. Inter-Afrika Development Institute - NACICO Plaza 4th Floor Nairobi
  38. International college of Kenya, Nairobi/Machakos
  39. InterWorld College, Nairobi
  40. Kabete Technical Training Institute, Kabete
  41. Kagumo College
  42. Kamagambo Teachers College - Sare Kamagambo, Rongo
  43. Kenya College of Communications Technology - Mbagathi, Nairobi
  44. Kenya Forestry College, Londiani
  45. Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA) - Kabete
  46. Kenya Institute of Development Studies (KIDS) Nairobi
  47. Kenya Institute of Management (KIM), Nairobi
  48. Kenya Institute of Mass Communication - South C, Nairobi
  49. Kenya Institute of Professional Studies - Nairobi
  50. Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) - Kasarani, Nairobi
  51. Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development (KISWCD) - CBD, Nairobi
  52. Kenya Medical Training Centre (KMTC)
  53. Kenya Polytechnic University College, Nairobi CBD
  54. Kenya School of Monetary Studies - Ruaraka, Nairobi
  55. Kenya School of Professional Studies (KSPS) - Parklands, Nairobi
  56. Kenya Science Teachers College - Jamhuri, Nairobi
  57. Kenya Technical Teachers College – Gigiri, Nairobi
  58. Kenya Utalii College - Nairobi
  59. Kenya Water Institute - South C, Nairobi
  60. Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute - Naivasha
  61. Kericho Teachers College – Kericho
  62. Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology – Kiambu
  63. Kigari Teachers College – Embu
  64. Kilimambogo Teachers College - Kilimambogo
  65. Kima International School of Theology (KIST) - Kima, Western Province of Kenya
  66. Kimathi Institute of Technology - Nyeri
  67. Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute - Riruta, Nairobi
  68. Kisii College (Egerton Campus) – Kisii
  69. Kisumu Polytechnic - Makasembo, Kisumu
  70. Kitale Technical Institute, Kitale
  71. Machakos Institute of Technology – Machakos
  72. Mawego Technical Institute, Kendu Bay
  73. Meru Technical Institute - Meru
  74. Migori Teachers college, Migori
  75. Moi Institute of Technology - Rongo, Migori
  76. Moi Institute of Technology, Rongo
  77. Mombasa College – Mombasa
  78. Mombasa Polytechnic – Mombasa
  79. Mombasa Technical Training Institute (MTTI) – Mombasa
  80. Mosoriot Teachers College – Eldoret
  81. Murang'a Institute of Technology – Murang’a
  82. Nairobi Institute of Technology - Westlands
  83. Nairobi Technical Training Institute
  84. Narok Teachers College – Narok
  85. Narok Teachers Training – Narok
  86. National Youth Service Engineering Institute - Nairobi
  87. Nairobi Aviation College, Nairobi
  88. Nkabune Technical Institute
  89. Oshwal College - Parklands, Nairobi.
  90. Pan African School of Theology (PAST) - Nyahururu, Kenya
  91. PREMESE Africa Development Institute, Vision Plaza, Msa Rd. Nairobi
  92. Railway Training School - South B, Nairobi
  93. Ramogi Institute of Science & Technology
  94. Regional Training Institute - CBD, Nairobi
  95. Riccatti Business College of East Africa
  96. Rift Valley Institute of Science & Technology - Nakuru
  97. Rift valley Technical Institute - Eldoret
  98. Rochester Business School - View Park Towers, Nairobi
  99. Sagana Institute of Technology
  100. Pioneer's Training Institute -Nairobi, Umoja 1, Mutindwa junction
  101. School of Professional Studies - Parklands, Nairobi
  102. Shalom Information Technology Center, Shalom House, Off Ngong Road, Nairobi
  103. Shanzu Teachers College - Shanzu, Mombasa
  104. Skynet Business College - CBD, Nairobi
  105. Star Media Institute - South B Estate, Southgate Ctr 1st Floor, Nairobi
  106. Starnet College - Nairobi
  107. Stonebic College - Westlands, Nairobi
  108. St Mary's school of clinical medicine, (Mumias)
  109. SMA Swiss Management Academy- New Muthaiga, Nairobi
  110. Tambach Teachers Training College - Kerio Valley, Rift Valley
  111. Tangaza College
  112. Taznaam Tutorial College - Nairobi
  113. The Kenya Polytechnic, Nairobi
  114. The Regional Institute of Business Management, Nairobi CBD
  115. Thika Advanced Institute of Science and Technology – Thika, Landless
  116. Tom Mboya Labour College, Kisumu
  117. Universal Group of Colleges - Nairobi CBD
  118. Vision Institute of Professionals (Nairobi & Mombasa)
  119. Thika Institute of Technology - Thika
  120. Royal Institute of Applied Sciences - Meru
  121. Nairobi Film School-Kipande Road(opp National Museum of Kenya)
  122. Motion City international -Multimedia school (Nairobi Kenya)
  123. Naivasha Computer & Business Studies College (Naivasha Kenya)
  124. Bible College of East Africa; Kasarani, NAIROBI
  125. Mt Kenya University;General Kago Road,THIKA
  126. Rehoboth College (Nairobi, Ngumo area)
  127. Eagle College of Management Studies
  128. Rift Valley Institute Of Science & Technology, Nakuru.
  129. Rift Valley Technical Traning Institute
  130. St.Joseph Vocational Training Centre Mlolongo.
  131. Emanex Computer College, Kahawa
  132. Elix Centre of Informatics, Lokichar-Turkana.
  133. Regional Institute of Business Management Studies – {Nairobi} {CBD} {Pioneer House)


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Higher education reform

Administration and finance

The facilities in some public universities are so small that when incoming freshman arrive most of the upper classmen have to be sent home for a while to make room. Universities, like primary schools, lack the funds that are needed. There are not nearly enough computers, and labs are small and unequipped. Some students will pay a little more to go to private universities because they do not want involved with the competition for admission. Also, private universities have better facilities and computer labs.


The UK Government is giving Kenya seven billion shillings (ninety-seven million US) to help support the free education system. The extra money will be used to improve the health programs in all schools. Also, it will be used in purchasing books and learning materials for all of the schools. The money will also go towards expanding secondary education and universities. Reconstruction will occur in classrooms and improvements in water and sanitation facilities.


Source: Wikipedia’s page about Kenyan education


Quality assurance

“The Commission wishes, through this Website, to present an overview of higher education in Kenya and to inform the public of the quality assurance mechanisms which have been put in place in the sector.”


“The Commission of Higher Education developed the Universities (Establishment of Universities)(Standardization, Accreditation and Supervision) Rules, 1989 (PDF)), which provide for the establishment and accreditation of Universities. Accreditation in Kenya means public acceptance and confirmation evidenced by award of a Charter, which a university meets and continues to meet the standards of academic excellence set by the Commission. For any institutions to be accredited, the Commission must be satisfied that the institution concerned has adequate physical, human, library and financial resources, viable relevant academic programmes and sound structure of governance.”


The Guidelines can be downloaded online.


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There is also the Kenya National Examinations Council but at first glance it’s not clear if this is meant for HEIs.


Country's HEIs in the information society

Source: Partnership for Higher Education in Africa (PHEA) - Educational Technology Initiative: report on Kenya (PDF - 14 pages)


Towards the information society

Information society strategy

Virtual initiatives in HE

References

  1. Government of Kenya – official web site
  2. Government’s web page on Education
  3. Ministry of Education
  4. Wikipedia's page on Kenya
  5. Wikipedia’s page about Kenyan education
  6. Kenya Higher Education Profile, by the Boston College Center for International Higher Education (CIHE)
  7. Wikipedia’s page on Kenyan Schools and Universities
  8. Wikipedia’s page about Kenyan education
  9. The Commission of Higher Education (EN)
  10. Guidelines for Commission of Higher Education Accredidation
  11. Establishment of Universities)(Standardization, Accreditation and Supervision) Rules, 1989 (PDF)
  12. Kenya National Examinations Council
  13. Public Universities Inspection Board
  14. Partnership for Higher Education in Africa (PHEA) - Educational Technology Initiative: report on Kenya (PDF - 14 pages)

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