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Karatina University

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Karatina University
Former names
Karatina University College (2010-2013)
Moi University Central Kenya Campus (2007-2010)
MottoInspiring Innovation and Leadership
TypePublic
Established2013 - Karatina University (gained university status)
2010 - Karatina University College
ChancellorProf. Eng. Francis Gichaga [1]
Vice-ChancellorProf Linus M Gitonga
Students10,000[2]
Location
Karatina
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Kenya
Chairman of CouncilProf. Eng. Francis Gichaga [3]
Websitehttp://www.karu.ac.ke

Karatina University is a chartered public university in the town of Karatina, in central Kenya.[4]

History

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Karatina University was founded in 2007 as a Moi University campus for central Kenya, called the Moi University Central Kenya Campus. Located about 15 km north of the town of Karatina, it had an original intake of 100 students. Three years later, in 2010, it was upgraded to a constituent college of Moi University, and renamed Karatina University College. In 2013, the institution was declared a university in its own right, and was renamed Karatina University.[2][5][6]

Campus

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Karatina University administration block

Karatina University's main campus is located at Kagochi, the site of the former Karatina University College about 15 km from Karatina town. Other campuses formerly located in the town of Nanyuki, Karatina and in the settlement of Itiati, have since been annexed to the main campus as from August 2024; beginning of the 2024/25 academic year.[2]

The Vice Chancellor of Karatina University is Prof. Linus M Gitonga.[7]

Structure and organisation

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Karatina University comprises academic schools, each divided into different departments:[8]

  • School of Agriculture & Biotechnology;[9]
  • School of Business;[10]
  • School of Education & Social Sciences;[11]
  • School of Natural Resources & Environmental Studies;[12]
  • School of Pure and Applied Sciences;[13]
  • School of Health Sciences;[14]


Academic profile

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Rankings

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Karatina University is currently ranked number 29 in Kenya on Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, which measures an institution's web presence.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "The Chancellor". Karatina University. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  2. ^ a b c Kinyua, Josphat (20 December 2013). "Karatina University's student population now hits 7,000". The People. Nairobi. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  3. ^ "The Chancellor". Karatina University. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  4. ^ "Commission for University Education - Status Of Universities (Universities Authorized to Operate in Kenya) - Status Of Universities (Universities Authorized to Operate in Kenya)". www.cue.or.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
  5. ^ "President awards varsity charters, underscores importance of education". www.statehousekenya.go.ke. 1 March 2013. Archived from the original on September 28, 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  6. ^ "University Profile". www.karu.ac.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
  7. ^ "Vice Chancellor's Message". www.karu.ac.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
  8. ^ "University Profile". www.karu.ac.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
  9. ^ "School of Agriculture & Biotechnology". www.karu.ac.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
  10. ^ "School of Business | Karatina University". sob.karu.ac.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
  11. ^ "School of Education & Social Sciences". www.karu.ac.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
  12. ^ "School of Natural Resources & Environmental Studies". www.karu.ac.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
  13. ^ "School of Pure and Applied Sciences". www.karu.ac.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
  14. ^ "School of Health Sciences". www.karu.ac.ke. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  15. ^ "Karatina University College". Ranking Web of Universities. Cybernetics Lab. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
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