The Faculty of Science in Kenya constitutes of eight academic

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1 SCIENCE IN KENYA Scientific institutions in Kenya include the UNESCO Regional Office for Science and Technology for Africa, in Nairobi; coffee and tea research foundations; grasslands and plant-breeding research stations; and numerous centers for medical, agricultural, and veterinary research. Medical research focuses on the study of leprosy and tuberculosis. The National Council for Science and Technology advises the government on scientific matters, and the Kenya National Academy of Sciences promotes advancement of learning and research; both organizations were founded in Nairobi in The University of Nairobi, founded in 1956, has colleges of agriculture and veterinary sciences, health sciences, architecture and engineering, and biological and physical sciences. Kenyatta University, founded in 1939 at Nairobi, has faculties of science and environmental education. Moi University, founded in 1984 in Eldoret, has faculties of forest resources and wildlife administration, science, technology, information sciences, environmental studies, health sciences, and agriculture. Edgerton University, founded in 1939 at Njoro, has faculties of agriculture and science. Other higher-education institutions include Jomo Kenyatta University College of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya Medical Training College, and Kenya Polytechnic, all in Nairobi, and five other institutes of science and technology elsewhere in the country. In , science and engineering students accounted for 19% of college and university enrollments. scientific institutions in Kenya include the UNESCO Regional Office for Science and Technology for Africa, in Nairobi; coffee and tea research foundations; grasslands and plant-breeding research stations; and numerous centers for medical, agricultural, and veterinary research. Medical research focuses on the study of leprosy and tuberculosis. The National Council for Science and Technology advises the government on scientific matters, and the Kenya National Academy of Sciences promotes advancement of learning and research; both organizations were founded in Nairobi in The University of Nairobi,

2 founded in 1956, has colleges of agriculture and veterinary sciences, health sciences, architecture and engineering, and biological and physical sciences. Kenyatta University, founded in 1939 at Nairobi, has faculties of science and environmental education. Moi University, founded in 1984 in Eldoret, has faculties of forest resources and wildlife administration, science, technology, information sciences, environmental studies, health sciences, and agriculture. Edgerton University, founded in 1939 at Njoro, has faculties of agriculture and science. Other higher-education institutions include Jomo Kenyatta University College of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya Medical Training College, and Kenya Polytechnic, all in Nairobi, and five other institutes of science and technology elsewhere in the country. In , science and engineering students accounted for 19% of college and university enrollments. Since its inception the Faculty of Science has played a pivotal role in the expansion of knowledge frontiers in the field of Physical and biological sciences geared towards finding solutions to technological problems at both industrial and household levels. The Faculty of Science in Kenya constitutes of eight academic

3 departments and in line with the Universities Vision and Mission, is continuously achieving scientific excellence through Teaching, Research and Knowledge transfer. Teaching Science The faculty attracts the best students (inter)nationally who undertake the broad range of disciplines that are market responsive in preparing the scientists and professionals for the challenges of tomorrow. Research Researchers in the faculty of science are actively contributing to scientific knowledge through the various research projects. Knowledge transfer Through linkages with industry, schools and local communities, the staff, students and alumni are able to define, analyze and provide solutions to scientific issues. Research findings are disseminated through publications in high impact professional journals. With the increased interest in evidence based policy making informed by scientific research findings, the faculty appreciates its vital role in providing scientific solutions to influence policy. The faculty is committed to maintaining excellence in teaching, research and partnership in physical and biological sciences. Core Values Quality Team work

4 Productivity Transparency Professionalism Innovation IntegritySelf Development and Hard work Mandate and Functions To train requisite human resources at both managerial and supervisory grades. To enhance the quality of education training and managerial excellence. To faciliate appropriate programmes for specialized non-degree training in Science as a bridge to enroll for degrees and market driven degree programmes. To promote basic and applied research in the fields of Science. To promote collaboration with small-scale industrialists for design and development of detergents. To promote linkages with other institutions of renowned research in pure and applied Sciences. Core Values Quality The faculty shall offer quality training and quality learning facilities to the satisfaction of her customers and stakeholders Productivity and Team Work Performance and team spirit to achieve the Vision, Mission and Strategic Objectives of the Universities. The Programs Undergraduate Courses

5 B.Sc. in Chemistry B.Sc. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology B.Sc. in Physics B.Sc. in Mathematics B.Sc. in Mathematics and Computer Science B.Sc. in Botany B.Sc. in Botany (Microbiology) B.Sc. in Botany (Biotechnology) B.Sc. in Botany (Plant Biotechnology) B.Sc. in Botany (Crop Protection) B.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry Postgraduate Courses M.Sc. and PhD in Biochemistry M.Sc. and PhD in Botany M.Sc. and PhD in Chemistry M.Sc. and PhD in Zoology M.Sc. and PhD in Physics M.Sc. and PhD in Pure Mathematics M.Sc. and PhD in Applied Mathematics M.Sc. and PhD in Statistics Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Statistics

6 Certificate courses Bridging Certificate course in Mathematics Bridging Certificate course in Physics Bridging Certificate course in Biology Bridging Certificate course in Chemistry Departments in the Faculty of Science The faculty of Science has Eight Departments of natural sciences. Home to over two thousand students in both undergraduate and graduate; two hundred Faculty staff members. Biochemistry The Department of Biochemistry is committed to offering a rigorous course to both graduate and undergraduate students and participate in research geared towards an in depth knowledge of the molecular logic of life Botany The Department of Botany, as part of a world class University, is committed to enhancing a Quality Management System. Chemistry The Department of Chemistry, as part of a world class University, is committed to enhancing a Quality Management System. Microbiology The Department of Microbiology, as part of a world class University, is committed to enhancing a Quality Management System.

7 Physics The Department of Physics, as part of a world class University, is committed to enhancing a Quality Management System. Pure & Appiled Maths Department of Pure and Applied Mathematics was started in 2007 in response to an expressed need to split the then Department of Mathematics and Statistics in to Pure and Applied Mathematics and Statistics and Actuarial Sciences Departments. This was to promote effective, efficient and intensive understanding of mathematics which is a field that instills fear in most students. Actuarial Sciences The Department of Actuarial Sciences (STACS), as part of a world class University, is committed to enhancing a Quality Management System. Zoology The Department of Zoology, as part of a world class University, is committed to enhancing a Quality Management System. Publications With the aim of achieving the mission and vision in science in the various department, the Faculty of Science has been involved in writing publications. This page provide links to various department publication pages Links to Publications in various Departments 1. Publications in Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences 2. Publications in Department of Pure and Applied Mathematics

8 3. Publications in Department of Physics 4. Publications in Department of Botany 5. Publications in Department of Zoology 6. Publications in Department of Chemistry 7. Publications in Department of Microbiology Past Graduation ceremony at the university of Nairobi

9 Past Graduation ceremony at the university of Nairobi JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY, KENYA Since its inception the Faculty of Science has played a pivotal role in the expansion of knowledge frontiers in the field of Physical and biological sciences geared towards finding solutions to technological problems at both industrial and household levels. The Faculty constitutes of eight academic departments and in line with the University Vision and Mission, is continuously achieving scientific excellence through Teaching, Research and Knowledge transfer. The faculty attracts the best students (inter) nationally who undertake the broad range of science based disciplines covered by fourteen Bachelors, ten postgraduate and four pre-university programs that are market responsive in preparing the scientists and professionals for the challenges of tomorrow. Through linkages with industry, schools and local communities, the staff, students and alumni are able to define, analyze and provide solutions to

10 scientific issues. Research findings are disseminated through publications in high impact professional journals. Graduation in Jomo Kenyatta University Learning grounds of Jomo Kenyatta University

11 Graduation ceremony in JKUAT Graduation in JKUAT

12 Practical sessions in JKUAT Practical session in JKUAT

13 Arctectural designe on JKUAT Graduation ceremony of JKUAT Student collecting data at JKUAT

14 Main campus of JKUAT Main campus of JKUAT

15 Moi University University of Nairobi

16 The University of Nairobi (UON) is the largest university in Kenya. Although its history as an educational institution goes back to 1956, it did not become an independent university until 1970 when the University of East Africa was split into three independent universities: Makerere University in Uganda, the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, and the University of Nairobi. In 2002 the University had some 22,000 students, of whom 17,200 were undergraduates and 4,800 postgraduates.the university has launched several policy frameworks and introduced module 2 degrees to cope with the demand of higher education in Kenya. Kenya Polythechnic University The following is a List of Universities and Colleges in Kenya: Public Universities Kenyatta University - Nairobi Moi University - Eldoret University of Nairobi - Nairobi Egerton University - Njoro, Nakuru

17 Maseno University - Maseno, Kisumu Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology - Juja, Thika Kimathi University College of Technology - Nyeri Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology - Kakamega Kenya Polytechnic University College - Nairobi Kisii University College - Kisii [1] Mombasa Polytechnic University College - Mombasa Multimedia University College of Kenya (formerly KCCT)- Nairobi Pwani University College- Kilifi Narok University College- Narok South Eastern University College Meru University College of Science and Technology Bondo University College Kabianga University College Chuka University College Laikipia University College Kiambu institute of Science and Technology(KIST) Kiambu Mesburn Institute Meru Private Universities Presbyterian University of East Africa - Kikuyu[2] Pioneer International University Ngara, Nairobi Africa Nazarene University Kajiado Genco University - Nairobi, Kenya Inoorero University(formerly KSPS)-Nairobi Aga Khan University, Highridge, Nairobi Catholic University of Eastern Africa CUEA- Karen, Nairobi Daystar University - Hurlingham, Nairobi East Africa School of Theology - Nairobi Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK) Reformed Institute for theological Training(RITT)-Eldoret Gretsa University Thika Kabarak University - Kabarak, Nakuru KCA University[3]-Ruaraka []Nairobi Kenya Highlands Bible College - Kericho Kenya Methodist University (KEMU) - nairobi Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology (KWUST) - Westlands, Nairobi Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (N.E.G.S.T.) - Karen, Nairobi Nairobi International School of Theology [NIST] - Kilimani, Nairobi Pan Africa Christian University - Nairobi Scott Theological College - Machakos St. Paul's University - Limuru and Nairobi[4] Strathmore University - Nairobi

18 United States International University (USIU-A) Kasarani, Nairobi United States International University (School of Business) Kasarani, Nairobi University of Eastern Africa, Baraton - Eldoret Mt Kenya universitythika Migori university of Guidance and Counselling-MIGORI What future holds for science technology in Kenya However, other disciplines of science especially physics are yet to be realized in the Kenyan Universities and other institutions of higher learning. Such fields includes Accelerator physics, large hadron physics (LHC), Linear Collider Physics, Quantum Electrodynamics (QED), Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD, Computational Physics (CP), Higher Energies and Low Energies. Apart from the above disciplines there is no equipment to carry out experimental physics related to areas like At Large Ion Collider Experiment (ALICE), Supersymmetry (SUSY), At Televetron Large Symmetry (ATLAS). Again there is no infrastructure to handle such large experiments even if they acquire equipment today. Trained experts in such areas are needed and with the help of CERN, FERMILAB, ICTP, IAEA, ECT, among other organizations we can make it. Currently the fields of physics in the master s and PhD levels include the following: 1. Electronics 2. Nuclear physics 3. Theoretical physics 4. Particle physics 5. Space Science 6. Solid state physics 7. Geophysics 8. Laser & Radiation physics

19 Moi University University of Nairobi African Nazarine University Egerton University Jomo Kenyatta University Kenyatta University