The Vice Chancellor of Kenyatta University, Prof. Olive Mugenda, welcomed attendees to the IAU conference being held at Kenyatta University. In her presentation, she discussed Kenyatta University's growth and achievements over the past several decades, including increasing enrollment, establishing new campuses and programs, improving infrastructure and facilities, enhancing research capacity, boosting partnerships, and rising in international rankings. She highlighted the university's commitment to equity, inclusion, and innovation.

1. KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
Prof. Olive M. Mugenda PhD, EBS
Vice Chancellor
IAU Conference, November, 16th , 2011
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2. Allow me to welcome everyone to Kenya and to
Kenyatta University for the IAU Conference
I wish to recognize the presence of the following:
The President, IAU – Juan Ramon de la
Fuente;
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of
Higher Education, Science & Technology –
Prof. Crispus Kiamba;
The Secretary General, IAU – Eva Egron-
Polak.
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3. Welcome to Kenya and
to Kenyatta University
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4. The Kenyan Education System
Comprises of:
• Basic education
– Early childhood education
– Primary education
• Lower primary taking 4 years
• Upper primary taking 4 years
– Secondary education
-4 years of learning
• University education
-taking between 3 and 5 years depending on
discipline

5. Higher education system
• Constitutes of tertiary and university
education
• Goals of higher education:
– Skill development
– Career preparation
– Enhancement of innovation and creativity
– Enhancement of research and development

6. ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES IN
KENYA
• There are 28 Universities in Kenya 7 of them being
Public
• Currently approximately 200,000 students in both
private and public universities
• Universities are mandated by government to educate,
research and carry out community service.
• Kenya has both public and private universities: public
universities are established under an act of
parliament while private universities are established
by the commission for higher education
• Roles of the Commission for Higher education:
– Accreditation of universities in Kenya

7. Cont’
• Quality control for public and private
Universities
• Approve programs
• Setting standards and guidelines of
operations in Universities

8. Brief History of KU
The University celebrated its Silver
8
Jubilee in 2010

9. Kenyatta University in the 80’s
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10. School of Education
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11. The Old Library
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12. Road From the Gate
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13. Enhancing Access & Equity
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14. Access
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15. Increase in enrolment from 200 in 1975 to
about 40,000 in 2011
It is projected that enrolment will rise to
50,000 by 2015
Increased spread of the presence of
Kenyatta University in Kenya through
campuses
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16. Establishment of Campuses &
Open Learning Centres
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17. The Latest Campus
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18. Equity
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19. Gender
Establishment of the Gender and
Affirmative Action Unit
Establishment of Dept. of Gender &
Development Studies
Development & implementation of Gender
& Affirmative Action & Sexual Harassment
policies
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21. N=912
N=1,828

22. N = 42,146

23. Special Needs Students
Kenyatta University is the only university in
Kenya admitting large numbers of special
needs students
Establishment of the Disability Office
Designing & redesigning physical facilities
to cater for people with special needs
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24. Transport for Physically Challenged
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25. Ramps
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26. Students Using Assistive Technology
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27. OVS
Provision of scholarships & bursaries to
orphans & vulnerable students
Priority given to:
Orphans
Partial orphans
Vulnerable students from ASALs
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28. Other Developments
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29. Strategic Plan
Prior to 2005, there was no strategic plan
guiding the University
The first Kenyatta University strategic plan
2005-2015, revised 2008 & 2010
Each school/ department/ section in the
University has its strategic plan aligned to
the University’s strategic plan
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30. Strategic and Vision Plan (2005 – 2015)
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31. Governance and Management
Close consultation among the
Chancellor, Chairman of Council &
Vice-chancellor.
Expansion of the University
Management Board as need arises
Creation of Directorates directly
reporting to VC:
Frees VC to focus attention on leading
university & locating funds
Makes implementation of activities
faster
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32. MAJOR DIRECTORATES
Gender & Affirmative University Industry ODeL
Action Links
Capacity
development
Community Research
Outreach
Vice‐
chancellor
Financial Aid
office
Grant
writing
ICT
Internationalization
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33. Policies
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35. ICT
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36. University Fibre Optic Network
Layout
Administration
Finance
Admission
Nyayo
Fine Arts Stores IOL
Computer
AVU
SPAS Mathematics
Arts Cyber
Comtech
Chemistry
Physics
Education
Library
Biochem
DSA NOC Nigeria Anatomy
CASB
Labs
Uganda
Security Gate House
Botzoo Transport
Humanities
Psychology
GEO PE Health
ISP LEGEND
KUCC
Hom Foreign KU 6 CORE FIBRE
KDN FIBRE ROUTE
Sociology LAN CABINET
EXTENSION OF FOC

37. Connectivity
Optic fiber LAN laid down and activated
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38. 600-Seater Student’s
Computer Centre
Completed one year ago
Completed in 2008
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39. Student’s Computer Centre
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40. ICT Budget, 2006-2010
100million
100
80
60
Kshs
40 2million
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2006 2010
Year
4900% Increase
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41. Year Number of
computers
2006 691
2011 3556
162.5% Improvement
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42. 500% Increase
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43. Partnerships
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44. University –University
University –Research Organizations
University-private sector
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45. Japanese Delegation Discuss
Linkage Programs with VC
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46. Equity Bank Supports Students’
Community Service Program
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47. CEO, Barclays Bank, KU, VC & TSC Secretary after signing of
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48. Research, Science &
Technology
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49. Formulation & implementation of
Kenyatta University’s Research Policy
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50. Institute for Research, Science &
Technology
Vice-Chancellor
URRAB ERC
Director
D/Director (Research D/Director (Research D/Director (Science,
Extension & Publication) Capacity Development) Technology & Innovation)
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51. Enhance capacity for conducting basic &
applied research
Institute for Research, Science &
Technology undertakes capacity
building
Increased enrolment of Masters &
PhD students
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52. Increasing funding for research &
development
Vice-Chancellor’s Research Fund
Conferences Fund
PhD Research Facilitation Grant
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53. Improving & developing infrastructure
for research
Establishment of a Centre to develop
Science & Industrial Parks
Science laboratories
Computer laboratories
A level II Bio-safety laboratory
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56. Business Innovation &
Incubation
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57. Formulation & implementation of
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58. To encourage innovation and entrepreneurship
among students, KU recently established the
Chandaria Business Innovation and Incubation
Centre (C-BIIC)
22 students with 9 innovation/business ideas
being currently incubated
It is planned to extend admission into C-BIIC to
other innovative ideas from outside Kenyatta
University
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59. Collaborators among others in the project are:
The Chandaria Foundation
The Youth Enterprise Development Fund
Mentorship for innovators:
Distinguished mentors
Professional mentors
The establishment of C-BIIC has attracted
interest from other like minded organizations
for partnerships
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60. The Proposed Centre
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61. 3rd Stream Income Projects
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62. KUCC as an Income generating project
Renovated 4 years ago 62

63. North Coast Beach Hotel
Procured 3 years ago
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64. Kenyatta University Funeral Home

65. Recently launched 65

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68. Infrastructure
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69. Lecture Halls Complex
Completed in 2009
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70. 110% Increase
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71. School of Engineering
Completed in 2010

72. Amphitheatre
Completed in 2010

73. Post Modern
Library
Building
Completed in 2011
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76. Students’ Science
Laboratories
Completed in 2008
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77. 137.71% Increase
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78. New Nyayo Hostels
Nyayo 5 Nyayo 6
Completed in 2009
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79. 56% Increase
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80. Students’ Centre
New
Old
Completed in 2009

81. Admissions’ Block
Completed in 2007 81
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82. The Arts Complex
Completed in 2007
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83. 5.1 Million litres underground water tank Completed in 2010
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84. Water Supply, 2006-2010
10
10
8
6 5 Underground storage
4 3 Boreholes
2 1
0
2006 2010
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85. Ongoing Projects
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86. School of Economics
Under construction

87. New Administration Block

88. School of Tourism & Hospitality

89. School of Law
Front View
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90. 3-D View
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91. Teaching, Research &
Referral Hospital
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92. Teaching Hospital
Groundbreaking Ceremony
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93. PROPOSED UNI-CITY

94. Future Projects
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95. Centre for International Programmes &
Collaboration
Planned for next year 95

96. Alumni Centre
Planned for this year 96

97. Directorate Complex
Planned for this year 97

98. Results of sustained
Innovations
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100. Number of Schools & Departments, 2006-
2011
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101. 100% increase
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102. 238.24% Increase
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103. Enhanced Efficiency & Performance
First public University to become ISO
9001:2000 Certified
Number 1 amongst the state
corporations in performance
contracts in 2006/2007 & 2007/2008
evaluations
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104. Enhanced corporate image
words of praise from ordinary
citizens and government officials
pride exuded by alumni
recognition by international
organizations and institutions
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105. Performance Contract Award
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106. ISO Certificate Award
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107. KU Rankings 2007-2011
Ranking
Date World Africa Kenya
Jan-07 7354 82 7
Aug-08 8855 94 5
Jan-09 7993 84 5
Jan-10 7189 74 5
Jul-10 6464 80 4
Jul-11 4803 58 3
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