Moi University
| Year dem found am | 1984  |
|---|---|
| Found by | Daniel arap Moi |
| Motto text | Foundation of Knowledge |
| Country | Kenya |
| Edey de administrative territorial entity insyd | Eldoret, Murang'a |
| Coordinate location | 0°17′0″N 35°17′42″E |
| Member of | Association of African Universities |
| Dema official website | https://www.mu.ac.ke/index.php/en/ |
Moi University be varsity wey dey locate insyd Kesses, Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu county, insyd de former Rift Valley Province of Kenya.[1] Na dem establish am insyd 1984 by de Moi University Act of de Parliament of Kenya, after recommendations from de McKay Commission.
De current chancellor of de varsity be Professor Miriam Were while de vice-chancellor be Professor Isaac Sanga Kosgey.
History
[edit | edit source]Na dem establish Moi University insyd 1984. For ein first year of existence, na der be one department per - de Department of Forestry. Na de enrollment dat year be 83.[2]
Na dem establish de varsity ein school of medicine insyd 1996, wey na ebe de second school of medicine dem establish insyd de country.[3]
Na de varsity ein first VC be Professor D. Odhiambo, wey na he serve from 1984 to 1988.
De current Vice Chancellor of Moi University be Prof. Isaac Sanga Kosgey.[4]
MU insyd de 21st century
[edit | edit source]Most of de varsity ein campuses cam turn fully fledged varsities insyd de early 2010s.
Schools
[edit | edit source]De varsity dey emphasize science den technology. E get de schools wey dey follow:
- School of Agriculture and Natural Resources;
- School of Aerospace Science;
- School of Arts and Social Sciences;
- School of Biological and Physical Sciences;
- School of Business and Economics;
- School of Education;
- School of Engineering;
- College of Health Sciences;
- School of Dentistry;
- School of Medicine;
- School of Nursing;
- School of Public Health;
- School of Information Sciences;
- School of Law;
- School of Tourism Hospitality and Events Management;
- School of Graduate Studies;
Institutes
[edit | edit source]- Institute for Gender Equity, Research and Development;
- Peace and Reconciliation Institute;
- Institute of Biomedical Informatics;
- Institute of Open & Distance Learning;
- Confucius Institute;
Campuses
[edit | edit source]- Main Campus [Eldoret]
- Town Campus, wey dey include:
- College of Health Sciences Medical Complex
- School of Aerospace Sciences (Rivatex)
- School of Law (Annex)
- Nairobi campus
- Coast campus (Pwani)
Constituent colleges
[edit | edit source]- Garissa University College
Satellite campuses
[edit | edit source]- College of Health Sciences
- Annex Town Campus
- West Campus
- Mombasa Campus
- Nairobi Campus
Traditions
[edit | edit source]Graduation
[edit | edit source]Dem dey hold graduation ceremonies each year for de Graduation Pavilion.
Kesses Dam
[edit | edit source]Boat rides insyd Kesses Dam be popular among students. Students wey dey date, student clubs as well as individuals fi enjoy boat ride for de dam wey local dam guides dey offer for small fee.
Student life
[edit | edit source]Social
[edit | edit source]Nearby shopping centre dem dey bell "Stage" dey supply most of de students dema economic needs. Dem fi found minimarts, nightclubs, convenience stores den oda economic activities hie. De origin of de name be from de tym wen na de area be stop give matatus wey ply de Kesses-Eldoret Town route.
Clubs den societies
[edit | edit source]Sam of de newspapers/publications be The 3rd Eye, "Legacy", "AIESEC" among odas. Der be numerous societies for student engagement, such as Enactus, etc. De student radio station be 103.9MUFM.
Student body
[edit | edit source]De Moi University Students Organisation (MUSO) dey serve de student community for de pursuit of academic den social welfare. Dem dey hold elections for de end of every academic year (October/November).[5]
Notable alumni
[edit | edit source]Engineering
[edit | edit source]- Mugo Kibati (1991)
Literature, poetry
[edit | edit source]- Mildred Barya
Law
[edit | edit source]- Ronald Osumba
Sport
[edit | edit source]- David Kenga
Economics
[edit | edit source]- Nduku Kilonzo
Journalism
[edit | edit source]- Vincent Makori
- Dorcas Wangira
Politics
[edit | edit source]- Peter Kagwanja
- James Ole Kiyiapi
- Aden Duale
- Mwangi Kiunjuri (1994)
- Joshua Kutuny (2006)
- Abbas Abdullahi Sheikh Siraji
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "Commission for University Education - Status Of Universities (Universities Authorized to Operate in Kenya) - Status Of Universities (Universities Authorized to Operate in Kenya)". www.cue.or.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
- ↑ "Vision & Mission". web.archive.org. 2015-03-18. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ↑ Schools and Colleges: College of Health Sciences, Moi University
- ↑ "Office of the Vice Chancellor". Moi University. 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ↑ Campus Guide Archived 2015-03-17