Kabarak University
Coordinates: 0°09′56″S 35°57′53″E / 0.165456°S 35.964761°E
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| Kabarak University | |
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| Kabarak University | |
| Motto in English | Education in Biblical Perspective |
| Established | September 2002 |
| Type | Public |
| Religious affiliation | Christian based |
| Students | 3,000 |
| Location | Nakuru, Kenya Coordinates: 0°09′56″S 35°57′53″E / 0.165456°S 35.964761°E |
| Website | http://www.kabarak.ac.ke |
Kabarak University is a purpose-built Christian based university on a 600 acre farm located twenty kilometres from Nakuru, Kenya (the fourth largest city in Kenya) on the Nakuru-Eldama Ravine road in Kenya's Rift Valley. The campus features an outdoor swimming pool, sports areas, tree-shaded lawns and residential facilities for over 1,000 students. The university also operates a Town Campus in Nakuru, conveniently situated close to the commercial center of the town
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[edit] History
The university was founded by the former President of the Republic of Kenya and the Chancellor of the University, his Excellency Daniel T. arap Moi, who wanted to set up a reputable Christian, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology University. The current Vice-Chancellor of the University is Professor Dankit Nassiuma. The University opened its doors to the public in September 2002.
[edit] Accreditation
The University operated under a Letter of Interim Authority granted by the Kenya Government. The Letter of Interim Authority was presented to the University by the Commission for Higher Education of Kenya, on 16 October 2001, therefore allowing the institution to award degrees. On 16 May 2008 the university was awarded charter by H.E Mwai Kibaki.
[edit] Courses offered
The following courses are currently being offered in three Academic Schools
Courses
- Bridging Courses(English, Biology and Mathematics)
Certificates
- Certificate in Web Design and Administration
- Certificate in Networking and System Administration
- Certificate in Computer Programming
- Certificate in Disaster Management
- Certificate in Chaplaincy
Diplomas
- Diploma in Community Development, Project Planning & Management
- Diploma in Eco-Tourism & Hospital Management
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine
- Diploma in Computer Applications
- Diploma in Computer Science
- Diploma in Hotel & Catering Management
- Diploma in Business Administration
- Diploma in Information Technology
Bachelors
- Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication and Information Technology
- Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Finance
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
- Bachelor of Science(Information Technology)
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science(Botany and Zoology)
- Bachelor of Science(Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Science(Physics)
- Bachelor of Business Management & Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science(Economic and Mathematics)
- Bachelor of Science(Economics)
- Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Technology
- Bachelor of Purchasing & Supply Management
- Bachelor of Science(Water & Environmental Engineering)
- Bachelor of Science(Mathematics)
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Education(Science)
- Bachelor of Education(Arts)
- Bachelor of Theology(Theology)
- Bachelor of Science(Computer Science)
- Bachelor of Arts(Community Development)
- Bachelor of Economics
- Bachelor of Commerce
Postgraduates
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology
Doctorates
- Doctorate in Theology
[edit] Student activities
The University has approximately 3000 students drawn from all over Kenya and the east African region§. Students actively participate in co-curriculum activities and the institution hosts a number of social clubs. Examples are:
- Aiesec Kabarak
- Kabarak Crisis Intervention and counsellors Association (KACICA)
- Rotaract Club - Kabarak University
- Christian Union
- Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE)
- I Choose Life - ICL
- Foster National Cohesion (FONACON)
- Drama Club
- Kenya Model United Nations – KABARAK CHAPTER (KMUN)
- Kabarak University Journalism Association of Clarisson
- Kenya Red Cross Society KABARAK CHAPTER
- Itech
In sports and games, Kabarak Students actively participate in rugby,football,Tennis,Hockey,Badminton,Basketball and Swimming
[edit] Student organization
Student government which is known as Kabarak University Student Organization (KUSO), is the key organ representing student interests.
[edit] Fraternities and Sororities
The university is not know to have any fraternity nor sorority groups.
[edit] World Conference of Friends 2012
The largest worldwide conference of Friends since 1967 comes together from 17-25 April 2012 in Kenya. The theme is Being Salt and Light - Friends living the Kingdom of God in a broken world. One thousand Friends will gather on the campus of Kabarak University, near Nakuru, Kenya. They will come from many parts of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America and North America.
