University of Kabianga
MottoInnovation and Excellence
TypePublic-private partnership
Established2013
ChairpersonDr. Adelaide Mbaika Mbithi
Vice-ChancellorProf. Wilson K. Kipngeno
Total staff
195
Students8,857
Location
Kericho
,
Kenya

0°26′45″S 35°08′17″E / 0.4458°S 35.1380°E / -0.4458; 35.1380
Websitehttp://www.kabianga.ac.ke/

The University of Kabianga is located in Kabianga, Belgut constituency, kericho county in Kenya. The university is situated in the Kabianga Complex, along with the Kabianga Boys High School and Primary School as well as the Kabianga Tea Farm. The Kabianga Complex has a long history.[1][2]

History

The Government School, Kabianga, was started in 1925. Kabianga Teachers’ Training College existed between 1929 and 1963, when the College was moved to the present Kericho Teachers Training College.[3] After the relocation, Kabianga Farmers Training Centre was established in 1959 at the premises. Its objective was to serve as an Agricultural Training facility for farmers from the South Rift and beyond. Kabianga Farmers Training Centre became Kabianga Campus of Moi University in May 2007. In May 2009, the university campus was elevated to a university college.[4] On 1 March 2013, it was awarded charter by H.E, Hon. Mwai Kibaki and became a fully fledged university.[5]

Location

The university is situated in the tea-growing highlands of Kericho in the southwestern end of the Rift Valley Province of Kenya and within the proximity of the multinational tea growing companies, Unilever, James Finlay, and George Williamson. It is located approximately 26 km from Kericho town and is about 6.2 km off-road a junction called Kabianga Dairies, formerly 'Premier Dairies' on Kericho-Kisii road.

Nearby shopping centers are Chepnyogaa market and Kabianga market. These markets are known for high-value cattle auctions and other businesses.

The surrounding community consists of the Kipsigis speakers. This community is known for mixed farming. The main agricultural activity being dairy farming.

Current status

The University of Kabiange joins the list of the recently established universities with a view of creating more learning opportunities. Currently the university has over 3800 students. The University of Kabianga is located in Kericho in Kenya.[6]

Academics

The University of Kabianga offers academic programmes at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The schools include:

  • School of Science & Technology[7]
  • Information Science & Knowledge Management[8]
  • Education[9]
  • Directorate of Gender[10]
  • Business & Economics[11]
  • Arts & Social Sciences[12]
  • Agriculture & Biotechnology[13]
  • Natural Resources & Environmental Management[14]

References

  1. ↑ "University of Kabianga | Innovation and Excellence |". kabianga.ac.ke. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
  2. ↑ "University of Kabianga (UoK) wins Sh303m in grants". Nikko Tanui. Standard. 13 November 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  3. ↑ "History & Accreditation | University of Kabianga | Innovation and Excellence". kabianga.ac.ke. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  4. ↑ "History & Accreditation | University of Kabianga | Innovation and Excellence". kabianga.ac.ke. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  5. ↑ "History & Accreditation | University of Kabianga | Innovation and Excellence". kabianga.ac.ke. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  6. ↑ "Status of Universities. Universities Authorized to Operate in Kenya, 2013". Commission for University Education. Archived from the original on 7 July 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  7. ↑ "School of Science & Technology | University of Kabianga | Innovation and Excellence". kabianga.ac.ke. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  8. ↑ "School of Information Science & Knowledge Management | University of Kabianga | Innovation and Excellence". kabianga.ac.ke. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  9. ↑ "School of Education | University of Kabianga | Innovation and Excellence". kabianga.ac.ke. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  10. ↑ "Directorate of Gender | University of Kabianga | Innovation and Excellence". kabianga.ac.ke. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  11. ↑ "School of Business & Economics". University of Kabianga. 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  12. ↑ "School of Arts & Social Sciences | University of Kabianga | Innovation and Excellence". kabianga.ac.ke. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  13. ↑ "Agriculture & Biotechnology". University of Kabianga. 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  14. ↑ "Natural Resources & Environmental Management". University of Kabianga. 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.


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