Former names | Karatina University College (2010-2013) Moi University Central Kenya Campus (2007-2010) |
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| Motto | Inspiring Innovation and Leadership |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2013 - Karatina University (gained university status) 2010 - Karatina University College |
| Chancellor | Prof. Eng. Francis Gichaga [1] |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof Linus M Gitonga |
| Students | 10,000[2] |
| Location | , |
| Chairman of Council | Prof. Eng. Francis Gichaga [3] |
| Website | http://www.karu.ac.ke |
Karatina University is a public university in the town of Karatina, in central Kenya.[4]
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History
Karatina University was founded in 2007 as a Moi University campus for central Kenya, called the Moi University Central Kenya Campus. Located about 15 km north of the town of Karatina, it had an original intake of 100 students. Three years later, in 2010, it was upgraded to a constituent college of Moi University, and renamed Karatina University College. In 2013, the institution was declared a university in its own right, and was renamed Karatina University.[2][5][6]
Campus
Karatina University's main campus is located at Kagochi, the site of the former Karatina University College about 15 km from Karatina town. Further sites are located in the town of Nanyuki and in the settlement of Itiati, the latter being home to the university's School of Education and Social Sciences.[2]
The Vice Chancellor of Karatina University is Prof. Linus M Gitonga.[7]
Structure and organisation
Karatina University comprises academic schools, each divided into different departments:[8]
- School of Agriculture & Biotechnology;[9]
- School of Business;[10]
- School of Education & Social Sciences;[11]
- School of Natural Resources & Environmental Studies;[12]
- School of Pure and Applied Sciences;[13]
- School of Nursing;
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School of Agriculture and Biotechnology
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School of Business Studies
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School of Education and Social Science
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School of Natural Resources & Environmental Studies
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School of Pure and Applied Sciences
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Academic profile
Rankings
Karatina University is currently ranked number 19 in Kenya on Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, which measures an institution's web presence.[14]
References
- ^ "The Chancellor". Karatina University. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ a b c Kinyua, Josphat (20 December 2013). "Karatina University's student population now hits 7,000". The People. Nairobi. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ "The Chancellor". Karatina University. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "President awards varsity charters, underscores importance of education". www.statehousekenya.go.ke. 1 March 2013. Archived from the original on September 28, 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ "University Profile". www.karu.ac.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ^ "Vice Chancellor's Message". www.karu.ac.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ^ "University Profile". www.karu.ac.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ^ "School of Agriculture & Biotechnology". www.karu.ac.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ^ "School of Business | Karatina University". sob.karu.ac.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ^ "School of Education & Social Sciences". www.karu.ac.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ^ "School of Natural Resources & Environmental Studies". www.karu.ac.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ^ "School of Pure and Applied Sciences". www.karu.ac.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ^ "Karatina University College". Ranking Web of Universities. Cybernetics Lab. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
External links
- Karatina University - Official website
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