Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
| Motto | ”Culture of Success” |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1970s as Kimathi Institute of Technology |
| Principal | Prof. Paul Ndirangu Kioni |
| Undergraduates | ~1500 |
| Postgraduates | none |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Sub Urban |
| Website | www.kuct.ac.ke |
The Kimathi University College of Technology (KUCT) (formerly Kimathi Institute of Technology) is located in Nyeri, Kenya. It started as a middle level National Technical and Business Oriented learning Institution in 1978 and was elevated in 2007 to a constituent University College of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) through a Kenya gazette notice to become a fully fledged university in three years.[1]
It is located approximately 6 km from Nyeri along the Nyeri - Mweiga highway. The entire college land spans about 1,000 acres (4.0 km2) – comprising of 350 acres (1.4 km2) of natural forest, 350 acres (1.4 km2) of mature coffee and 300 acres (1.2 km2) of open space for expansion
On 26th November 2008 construction of a modernistic, multi-purpose resource centre began. The whole project is expected to reach completion sometime in 2010 and will serve as the main hub for most activities and events of the college.
College identity
Their vision is: "To be a Premier Technological University excelling in teaching, research and technology transfer.".
Their mission is: "To provide an academically stimulating and diverse learning experience that prepares students to realize their ultimate potential, be socially responsible, resourceful and leading contributers to the communities, nationally and globally.".
Student life
The current population stands at just over 1500 students. This includes about 800 undergraduates and the rest are technical students.
Most of the students reside out of campus in various hostels in Nyeri and adjacent towns. Farm house an all men's frat house like hostel located in the campus hosts a small number of undergrads.
The students are represented by Kimathi University College of Technology Students Organization that is elected every year.
References
- ^ "Kenya: Six Institutions Made Campuses". AllAfrica.com. Aug 29, 2007. Retrieved 2008-11-17.
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