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Chuka University College, Kenya

Threshold of a Brave New World

Mineral-filled, crystal-clear waters cascade from the mountaintops, making Chuka a unique learning environment from both the scholarship and aesthetic perspectives. Self-sponsored programmes tailored to meet the needs of the community are:

 

• BA in Government and Public Administration
• Diploma in Business Management
• Diploma in Procurement Management and Logistics
• Diploma in Education (Primary Option)
• Diploma in Education (Full Time)
• Certificate in Purchasing and Supplies
• Certificate in Sales and Marketing
• Certificate in Community Development
• Certificate in Public Administration
• Bridging in Mathematics, English and Kiswahili

 

The establishment of the college was foretold in 1951 by a seer and philanthropist, Jerusha Kanyua, who prophesied that “a mountain shall come up at Ndagani”. Though she received little formal education, Kanyua had a passion for education known across the ridges. Curiously, she was able to sing from hymn books and follow Bible verses despite being virtually illiterate. Her vision was fulfilled 58 years later.

 

Though the college is just over six years old, its beginnings were fast-tracked with the acquisition of 550 acres of land donated by the community.

History

Philosophy

 

Education and training for social cohesion as well as human and economic development

 

Vision

 

Quality education, training and research for national and global development

 

Mission

 

To work with other stakeholders to provide, promote and co-ordinate life-long education, training and research for sustainable development and a responsible citizenry. Consequently, we will be able to generate, preserve and disseminate knowledge and offer exemplary education to contribute to, and innovatively influence national and global development.

 

The Llama gets a new home in Kenya


The llama (scientific name Llama glama) belongs to the Camellidae family and is the largest member of this family. It is the principal beast of burden in the Andes Mountains of South America.

 

Reproduction


• The llama is an induced ovulator, produces one young (called a cria) annually.
• Gestation period: eleven-and-a-half months
• A mother can conceive approximately 48 hours after delivery
• Recommended that for efficient production the farmer should have at least one adult male in the herd.

 

Benefits

Can carry a load of 110lbs for 26 kilometres per day at an altitude of 16,404 feet. Will be an ideal beast of burden for communities living on the slopes of Mt Kenya, the Aberdares and other highland areas.

 

Produce meat and milk

 

Produces finest fur in the world which will be collected and marketed through Chuka University College

 

• Free from most diseases that affect livestock
• Survives with little care in harsh environment
• Very friendly animal for tourist attraction
• Skin is used to make leather

 

Feeding


The llama is a ruminant with a multichambered stomach and chews cud twice to help digest tough, fibrous vegetable matter.

 

History

 

In December 2009 four llamas (two males and two female) were donated by Don Hunt, Chairman of Mt Kenya Game Conservancy, to Chuka for breeding.

 

Courses offered


Faculty of Business studies


MBA — Master of Business
Administration


Options:
• Accounting
• Financing
• Operations Management
• Human Resource Management
• MHRM — Master of Human Resource Management

Chuka the University of Choice

Bachelor of Commerce

 

Options:

• Accounting
• Banking and Finance
• Management Science
• Human Resources Management
• Marketing
• Insurance and Risk Management
• Co-operative Management Information System

 

Diploma Programmes

 

• Diploma in Business Management
• Diploma in Procurement and Logistics Management Faculty of Education and Human Resource Development
• Ph - Education
• M Ed - Curriculum and Instruction
• M Ed - Education Management (Administration, Economics and Planning options)
• M Ed - Guidance and Counselling
• M Ed - Education Foundations
• M Ed - Science Education
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
• BEd (Arts)
• BEd (Primary Option)
• Bachelor of Psychology
• Diploma Programme
• Diploma in Guidance and Counselling
• Diploma in Education (Secondary Option)
• Diploma in Education (Primary Option)

The faculties

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

 

The faculty is offering service programmes to the faculties of Education and Commerce in:

• Geography
• History
• Kiswahili
• English
• Literature
• Religious Studies
• Mathematics
• Economics
• Communications Skills

 

Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental studies


• BSc (Ecotourism and Hospitality Management)
• BSc (Wildlife Enterprise and Management)
• BSc (Animal Health and Production)
• Bachelor of Agribusiness Management)
• Diploma Programmes
• Diploma in Farm Management
• Diploma in Animal Health and Production

 

Faculty of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Technology


• BSc (Computer Science)
• BSC (Economics and Statistics)
• Diploma Programmes
• Diploma in Computer Science

 

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