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The South eastern Kenya university (SEKU) undergoing an introductory training on contract farming methodology in collaboration with the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT) Technology and Transfer Pact (TAP) With Africa Cooperation with the GIZ transferring promising innovations as part of the GIZ “ A world without hunger “ programme.
The training facilitator Mr. Edmond Ringo dealt with several issues among them; understanding the importance of contact farming, exploring CF and typologies and business models, integrating contract farming into academic curricula and coaching and implementation planning among others.

SOUTH EASTERN KENYA UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

11TH GRADUATION CEREMONY TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER 2024 AT THE MAIN CAMPUS (KWA-VONZA-KITUI) STARTING AT 9.00 A.M.

CONFIRMATION OF ORDER OF NAMES
The names of graduands are posted on the University website www.seku.ac.ke in the following order: First name, Middle name(s), Surname. The graduands are required to confirm the names and send correction if any to the University Examinations Office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. copied to Academic Registrar at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. not later than Tuesday 8th October, 2024

Note: Graduands are advised not to introduce names other than those used during admission to the University.

REHEARSAL
All graduands are required to attend the rehearsal at the Graduation Pavilion at 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday 30th October 2024 dressed in full graduation attire. The graduands should be seated by 9.30 a.m.

GRADUATION FEES AND ACADEMIC ATTIRE
The academic attire will be issued to graduands from 28th to 29th October 2024, between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. at the respective Deans’/Campus Offices, upon producing a receipt of payment of the graduation fee as follows:

Certificate Kshs.5,500
Diploma Kshs.5,500
Undergraduate Kshs.6,000
Masters Kshs.7,000
Doctorate Kshs.8,000

The academic attire must be returned by 11th November 2024, failure to which it shall attract a penalty fee of Kshs 500.00 per day.

PUNCTUALITY ON GRADUATION DAY
All graduands, parents/guardians and guests should be seated by 8.30 a.m.

PAYMENTS
Payments should be done through any one of the following: National Bank, SEKU Branch, A/c. 01021052862000; Equity Bank, Kitui Branch, A/c. 0720295920757; ABSA Bank, Kitui Branch, A/c. 2021558152; Co-operative Bank, Kitui Branch, A/c. 01129300544600; Family bank, Kitui branch, A/c. 072000038445; KCB, Kitui Branch, A/c. 1127693166

For any inquiries please contact Academic Registrar at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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SEKU Vice Chancellor prof. Eng. Douglas Shetanda, DR. Benjamin Muli and SEKU students visit Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of applied sciences, Troisdorf, Germany.

They were received by Prof. Ralf Schlauderer who emphasized on the need to bridge the gap between Universities and the farmers. He also emphasized on the need to bridge the gap between Universities and the industry.

Prof. Schlauderer further explained why it was necessary for HSWT to collaborate with rural-based African Universities like SEKU and JOOUST. It was emphasized that the need for University rankings has pushed universities from the farmers and that there was an urgent need for Universities to go back to the farmers.

While in Germany, SEKU fraternity also met with the Kenyan ambassador to Germany ms. Orina who thanked the HSWT president for the continued collaboration with African Universities. She emphasized the need for mechanization to improve African Agriculture. The ambassador further reiterated that Agriculture was an important pillar for Kenya’s development and that the government was keen to have impactful partnerships.

The Vice Chancellor 911, Prof, Eng, douglas Shitanda with visitors from the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences [HSWT], Germany.
The HSWT team had visited SEKU for a “Design Thinking” training to SEKU students from 17th-22nd September, 2024 at SEKU main campus.

This is to inform you that there are 50 (fifty) available bed spaces for male students in the university halls of residence. Kindly pay for your tuition and accommodation to qualify for the same. Accommodation will be issued on a first come first served basis.

911 (SEKU) has officially given out the first cohort of 650 students to WOTE Campus.
The students were officially welcomed by Makueni Governor his Excellency Mutula Kilonzo Jrm who was the chief guest and the Vice Chancellor Prof. Eng. Douglas Shitanda into the county
The 650 students, second, third and fourth years from school of humanities and social sciences.
In his speech he has assured the students of their security by installing street lights from town to campus.
He promised that the county government will give the campus an extra 20000 acres of land to make it 48 acres in total and also help it to secure the tittle deed.
Governor mutual urged the students to utilize the innovation hub to nature their talents by recording their script for free adding that the internet connectivity is on the way coming and it will help the students to have easy time to study and do their research.
He encouraged students to refrain from use of drugs because drugs and praised local leaders who fought for the university.
The vice chancellor told the students to remain disciplined because they are still SEKU students and therefore the rules and regulations remain constant, learn how to communicate and assimilate and improve the area around them.
He added that the university is going to actively have communal engagements like how the community can make use of the library in order to help the university have an impact in the region.

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the United Kingdom is offering Ten (10) PhD and Nineteen (19) Masters full scholarships to Kenya citizens tenable in 2025. The awards are tenable at any approved UK University that hosts CSC awardees.
Online applications will be open on 10th September, 2024 and closed on 15th October, 2024. Full details of the scholarships are available at: and Full eligibility requirements for PhD candidates are available at; developed-countries-and-fragile-states/ and Full eligibility requirements for Master’s candidates are available at:

CSC Eligibility Criteria for Commonwealth Masters and PhD Candidates

1. Master’s Study

  1. Proof of Kenyan citizenship
  2. Bachelor’s degree – at least 2nd class upper division from a recognized university with strong academic background
  3. Supporting statements from two (2) referees
  4. A proposal in the area of study clearly showing the potential impact on the development of Kenya
  5. Quality Study Plan
  6. Be available to start your academic studies in the United Kingdom (UK) by the start of the UK academic year in September, 2025.

2. PhD Study

  1. Proof of Kenyan citizenship
  2. Master’s Degree from a recognized university with strong academic background
  3. Supporting statements from two (2) referees
  4. One supporting statement from a supervisor in a UK Institution
  5. A proposal in the area of study clearly showing the potential impact on the development of Kenya
  6. Quality Study Plan
  7. Should not be registered for a PhD, or an MPhil, leading to a PhD, at a UK university or in Kenya, before September/October 2025.

3. Field (s) of Study:

  • Food Security and Nutrition;
  • Manufacturing;
  • Health Care and;
  • Housing;
  • Digital and creative economy; and
  • Transforming micro, small and medium enterprises.

Application procedure

All eligible candidates must read and adhere to the following guidelines strictly:

  1. Apply using the CSC’s online application system, which can be found on the CSC website: . Each scholarship has a ‘How to apply’ section which will have information and guidance on the application process and the link to the online application system.
    Kindly note: the CSC is unable to accept any applications that are not submitted via the online application system or after the closing date listed above.
  2. Download and print the completed online application form before submitting it electronically to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC).
  3. Download the Standard Scholarship Application Form, from the Ministry’s website:
  4. Complete the Standard Scholarship Application Form. Attach the required certified supporting documents (certified photocopies of ID, academic/professional certificates, Transcripts, Birth Certificate, Passport, other testimonials), a proposal in the area of study and a copy of the online submitted CSC application form.
  5. Submit three (3) sets of the hard copy of Standard Scholarship Application Form and CSC application form with all the certified copies of academic/professional certificates, to the Directorate of Higher Education on the following address:
            1. Director, Higher Education,
              P.O. Box 9583 – 00200, NAIROBI

              OR

            2. Deliver to Teleposta Towers, 27th floor, Room 2702 during working hours between 8.00 am to 5.00 pm.

  6. Printed copies of completed applications as in 5 above, should be submitted to the Ministry of Education not later than 5.00 p.m on 17th October, 2024.

NB:

  1. Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted through e-mail or phone call from the following number: 0771842051 or 0774234422
  2. Nomination does not in any way guarantee selection or placement
  3. Any candidate presenting fake/falsified academic/professional certificates will be dealt with according to the law.
  4. Be aware of fraudsters.
  5. Ministry of Education is a corruption free zone.

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The University Library in collaboration with MyLoft® has prepared a virtual training session designed to demonstrate the process of accessing subscribed electronic books and journals through MYLOFT. The training will take place on Thursday 19th September 2024 from 2.00pm and the facilitators will be MYLOFT training team.

The link to the virtual training is as shared below

Link to Training

911 invites applications from students interested in the work study programme for the September, 2024 to December 2024 Semester 1 – 2024/2025 Academic Year. Interested students are asked to submit their applications by Monday 16 th September, 2024

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Kindly take note of these important dates,

2nd September 2024                 Lectures begin

30th Sep-4th October 2024       First CAT

4th -8th November 2024            Second CAT

2nd -13th December                    Examinations Period

13th December 2024                  End of Semester.

It has come to the attention of the university that there is alleged planned demonstrations against the new funding model for higher education on Monday 9th September. We wish to inform all students that lectures will continue as scheduled and students are advised to desist from activities that will interfere with learning.

The university is aware that the governments is addressing all appeals from various students, and therefore, we urge students to remain calm and attend classes.

The Vice Chancellor Prof. Eng. Douglas Shitanda officially welcomed the first year students during the Matriculation ceremony. The students got an opportunity to meet key University officials among them the Deputy Vice Chancellors, Deans of Schools and Directors.

The Vice - Chancellor, in his address, set the tone for the day by highlighting the significance of socializing and interacting with one another for this will help them grow mentally and socially. He added that students who feel that they have been placed in wrong bands have the chance to appeal as soon as possible before the deadlines and those who have not yet applied for the scholarships should do so.

“When you receive your upkeep money, please put it in good use. Make sure you first of all pay your house hold fees, then the rest you can invest in money market funds “said Prof. Eng. Douglas Shitanda.

He wished the first years a safe stay in SEKU as they join its philosophy “ARID TO GREEN……. TRANSFORMING LIVE

Female students of the South Easter Kenya University Directorate of TVET were among the group selected to participate in the ENGAGE Program. This will be a game changer for these girls mainly selected from Diploma in Engineering and Diploma in ICT. They have undergone a rigorous training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to bridge the gender gap in Data Science and improve health outcomes. Enabling Girls in AI and Growing Expertise (ENGAGE)in Data Science creates a health focused machine learning training program. This is a 5-year research program funded by a grant from Takeda done in partnership with the University of Nairobi and the University of California San Francisco. The project specifically targets young women and girls and includes outreach training programs in six regional universities in Kenya. The SEKU Director TVET, Dr. Selpher Cheloti, said that the training will not only fill the skills gender gap but also enable her Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics(STEM) girls to get into the career through the ENGAGE internship. We value the partnership and I know that more of our girls in engineering are enthusiastic to join the program next year and for the next five years. It is the mission of the 911 to support learners through such research opportunities that can impact on their career lives. Congratulations to our girls in STEM!!

 

TVET


Dr Selpher Cheloti
Diirector TVET

911(SEKU) was honored to award certificates to 15 graduands from the ENGAGE (Enabling Girls in AI and Growing Expertise) Project in collaboration with the University of Nairobi (UON) and the University of California, San Francisco. The Ag.DVC, Academic Research & Innovation(ARI) Prof. Harrison Maithya led the ceremony from SEKU. The students completed a 4- week residential training on Friday,30 th August 2024. Out of the 15

graduands, 8 are from SEKU. The 8 graduands from various TVET programmes, Diploma in Engineering and Diploma in Information Communication Technology. This is motivating to our TVET students because as SEKU fraternity we believe that many more
are going to benefit from the ENGAGE Project.

This is to inform all the first year students wishing to change course that Inter/Intra School transfer form is downloadable from the University website using the following link www.seku.ac.ke. The duly filled form attached with KCSE result slip should be submitted to the Office of the Dean of School that they wish to transfer to by Monday, 2 September 2024.
Please note that Inter/Intra School transfers are only allowed within two (2) weeks from the reporting date and on condition that you meet the Cut off points for the programme and there is a vacancy.

No application will be accepted after the deadline.

 

Are you a student or prospective student at 911 (SEKU)? Stay informed and prepared with the official 2024 SEKU Student Handbook. This comprehensive guide offers everything you need to know about life at SEKU, from academic programs and admission criteria to campus facilities and student services.

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Simply click the link below to download the handbook and ensure you are well-prepared for your time at SEKU:

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Be sure to download your copy today and start your journey with all the information at your fingertips!

 

Admissions for 1st years ,who have turned up in large numbers to start their academic pursuit is ongoing. Orientation is in progress at the Tution Block II from 8.30am.
We are happy to welcome the new students to the SEKU Fraternity!!

Seku Receives Two Microscopes Aticle

911 board of management lead by the vice- chancellor Prof. Eng. Douglas Shitanda receives a donation of two microscopes from a Professor of entomology and plant biology, University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) in the United States of America (USA), Prof Simon Zebelo in collaboration with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

The project is aimed at dealing with current and emerging threats to mango fruit production by small scale farmers and good manufacturing practices. Therefore the microscopes are meant to help the school of agriculture in research in mango fruit flies and other pests in mango farming.

It also aims at addressing pre- and post-harvest problems that small-scale mango (Mangifera indica L.) farmers face in Kitui County. Both of these activities will include pest/disease surveillance, value addition and training of farmers to use new technologies for monitoring of emerging threats to crops in the County of Kitui.

The tools developed have been disseminated to farmers in neighboring sub-counties with similar agro-ecological conditions. The broad goal of this project is to foster collaborative efforts between Kitui County Government (Ministry of Agriculture), Mango Production Cooperative Societies, ICIPE, UMES JKUAT and SEKU among other international and Kenyan partner institutions to strengthen global Food Security.

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