Academic Affairs

I. Reporting Date For New Students  – September 2018 Intake

Kibabii University wishes to inform all New Students who were admitted to the University that the reporting date for 2018/2019 Academic Year is as follows:

OPENING & REPORTING DATES

CHANGE OF ACCOMMODATION FEE

This is to inform all New Students that the hostel accommodation fees for Government Sponsored (KUCCPS) Students has changed from Kshs 3000 per semester to Kshs 4000 per semester.  The accommodation fee is paid once per Academic Year and therefore Government Sponsored (KUCCPS) Students are expected to pay Kshs 8000 before reporting. The rooms shall be allocated on first come first served basis upon production of proof of payment. The payment for accommodation should be made together with University fees in any of the University accounts as indicated below. No cash shall be allowed.

II. PART TIME BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMME – AUGUST 2018 SESSION

Kibabii University wishes to inform all New and Continuing Part-Time Mode Study Students pursuing Bachelor of Education programmes that opening date for the August 2018 session as follows:

OPENING AND REPORTING DATES

III. RESUMPTION DATE FOR SECOND (2^ND) SEMESTER CONTINUING STUDENTS

Kibabii University wishes to inform the following groups of Continuing Students of the Resumption Date for Second Semester of the 2017/2018 Academic Year as follows:

RESUMPTION DATE

All Fees and other charges should be deposited in any of the following banks or Mpesa Pay Bill No.:

For more information please check the University Website www.kibu.ac.ke or contact:

The Deputy Registrar (Academic Affairs)

Kibabii University

P.O. Box 1699 – 50200

BUNGOMA

Tel. no. 02028660/0708085934/0734431729

Email: registraraa@kibu.ac.ke

This is to inform All Students that the Special/Supplementary Examinations for the 2017/2018 Academic Year is scheduled to be held from Monday, 1^st October 2018 to Friday 12^th October 2018.

ALL  STUDENTS with  pending examinations are informed to REGISTER AFRESH by  downloading the  respective application   forms   for  either  Special   or  Supplementary Examinations from the  KIBU  Website http://www.kibu.ac.ke   .    The registration    forms should be submitted for processing by Monday, 27^th August, 2018.

Please NOTE the following:

1. 1. Special Examinations are strictly for those students who had valid reasons to have missed the Regular examination   e.   financial,  medical   or compassionate  reasons.
2. Applicants  for the Supplementary Examinations must pay  the supplementary   fee of  Kshs   500/=   per  course   for  undergraduate    and  Kshs   1,000/=    per  course  for graduate  students  as per the University  Examinations  Handbook.

Students   with   undone   examinations    for previous    academic   years   MUST   sit   these special/supplementary     examinations    to   UPDATE    their   academic records before proceeding to the next academic year

Download: Registration for Special/Supplementary Examinations 2017/2018 Academic Year Memo

Download: Supplementary Application Form

Download: Special Exam Application Form

Various Schools and Departments undergoing the 1^st External Quality Audit based on ISO 9001:2015 Standard on Thursday 26^th July, 2018

April 2018 Session

Kibabii University wishes to notify ALL Continuing Students in the Part Time Bachelor of Education Programme of the following schedule for the April 2018 Session:

All New students are informed that the OPENING DATES for the New Semester will be communicated later.

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This is to NOTIFY ALL STUDENTS that Lectures and all other academic programmes   will RESUME on Monday 19th March 2018 at 8.00 a.m.

You are therefore advised to avail yourselves to continue with your respective Lectures and Programmes for the semester.

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This is to inform ALL 2017 KIBU Graduates that Certificates are now ready for collection.

Please NOTE that you are required to have:

• Cleared all outstanding fees
• Present yourself in person with the following documents:
  1. Original National ID/Passport
  2. Original Student ID Card
  3. Original Second Clearance Form

The schedule of dates for collection of certificates is as follows:

Download: Schedule for Collection of Certificates (PDF)

Kibabii University wishes to inform the following groups of students (Regular/Full Time and Weekend/Evening Mode) of the Opening Date for the Second Semester of the 2017/2018 Academic Year as follows:

1. GROUP OF STUDENTS

2. OPENING DATES

Fees and other charges should be deposited in any of the following banks or Mpesa Pay Bill No.:

Download: 2nd Semester 2017/2018 Academic Year

This is to NOTIFY you that All Examinations that were not administered on Monday, 15^th January 2018 have now been rescheduled to be held on Friday, 19^th January 2018 during the Mid-Morning Session between 11:30am and 1:30pm.
In view of this the examination schedule on Friday, 19th January 2018 will be re-organized to run as follows:

Download: Re-Scheduling of Monday 15th January 2018 Examinations

Kibabii University Alumni Association holds a seminar from 17^th – 19^th January 2018 to induct the executive members into their duties and responsibilities. The discussion is centered on: the role, place and functions of alumni in the University, the role of University Management in nurturing and strengthening Alumni operations, the alumni constitution and strategic plan.

The chief guest is Dr. Ann Aseey from University of Nairobi, other invited guests are Dr. P. Ogenga, Dr. R. Ong’unya and Mr. Sang.

The Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Ipara Odeo officially opened the three day workshop

Reporting and Examination Dates

This is to inform ALL continuing 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd year students (Regular, Evening and Weekend Mode) that Reporting and Examination dates for first semester, 2017/2018 Academic Year are as follows:

Download: Notice to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Year Students

Congratulations to the second graduands of Kibabii University who were conferred Degrees and awarded Diplomas and Certificates during the Graduation Ceremony. The ceremony was presided over by H.E. Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya and Kibabii University Chancellor.

Kibabii University 2nd Graduation Ceremony Gallery

1. DATE

Kibabii University wishes to inform All candidates who qualified for conferment of various Degrees and award of Diplomas and Certificates at Kibabii University in the 2016/2017 academic year that the Graduation Ceremony will take place on Thursday 21^st December 2017 starting at 8.00 a.m. at the Graduation square. ALL GRADUANDS AND GUESTS SHOULD BE SEATED BY 8.00 a.m.

2. CLEARANCE

All qualified candidates are requested to clear with the University prior to confirmation of inclusion of their names on the graduation list by Monday 18^th December 2017. The clearance process will entail the submission of a copy of your National Identity Card, whose names will appear on the academic certificate.

3. REHEARSAL

All graduands who wish to participate in the ceremony must attend the rehearsal at the University Graduation Square on Wednesday 20^th December 2017 at 9.30 a.m. Graduands should be in full Academic Regalia and be seated by 9.30 a.m. Each graduand will be issued with two (2) invitation cards.  The cards will be collected from respective Deans of Faculties/Schools as from Wednesday 20^th December 2017.

4. ACADEMIC REGALIA

All graduands will be required to be in full academic regalia during the ceremony.  The academic regalia will be available for hire as from Tuesday 19^th December 2017 to Wednesday 20^th December 2017 at the respective Faculty/School Office (NB: There will be no hiring of academic regalia after the stipulated deadline).

The Academic Regalia MUST be returned to the University on or before Thursday 4^th January 2018. Failure to return the regalia by the indicated date will attract a penalty of Kshs. 500/= (Kenya Shillings five hundred only) per day.

5. FEES

All the candidates who wish to graduate must clear all their FEES Arrears and clear with relevant offices by Monday 18^th December 2017.  No student will be allowed to Graduate with fees arrears.

6. CHARGES

A mandatory non-refundable graduation fee must be paid on or before Monday 18^th December 2017 to the respective University bank accounts:

The following are mandatory graduation charges in Kenya Shillings for various categories of graduands:

7. ALUMNI FEE AND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEETING

All candidates MUST pay a mandatory ALUMNI FEE of Kshs. 1,000 together with the graduation charges.  An Alumni Meeting will be held on the rehearsal day on Wednesday 20^th December 2017 at 1.00 p.m. at the Auditorium B immediately after rehearsal.

Download:Announcement of the 2nd Graduation Ceremony

The following THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY NINE (329) candidates SATISFIED the Board of Examiners of the School of Business And Economics in the Fourth and Final year University Examinations of the 2016/2017 academic year. They are therefore RECOMMENDED to GRADUATE.

SOBE Final Graduation List 2017

DVC (Academics and Students Affairs) Prof S. Shibairo with Mr. Omboko Milemba (KUPPET Chairman) and Mr. Akelo Misori (Secretary General) together with other Kenya Union of Post- Primary Education Teachers members during the signing of MoU between Kibabii University and Kenya Union of Post- Primary Education Teachers where Kibabii University has agreed to grant Kenya Union of Post- Primary Education Teachers a discount of 15% of Kibabii University tuition fee to members of KUPPET and their legal dependants.

The MoU is for a period of 5 years.

Signing of MoU between Kibabii University and Kenya Union of Post- Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) Gallery

Download: MOU Document

This is to inform all prospective 2017 Graduands for the 2^nd Kibabii University Graduation ceremony that the tentative graduation charges are as follows:

A part from the above payments ALL graduands MUST pay a mandatory ALUMNI FEE of Kshs. 1,000.00. (one thousand only)

Payments should be made to any of the following bank accounts:

Download: Graduation Fees – 2nd Graduation Ceremony Graduands

This is to inform all Part-Time Education Programme students that their examinations which had been scheduled to start on Monday 13^th November 2017 have now been rescheduled to commence on Monday 20^th November 2017.

These scheduled examinations have been planned for Part-Time Education programme continuing students. All other students who intend to graduate but have pending Special or Supplementary Examinations should identify whether their examination papers are captured on the Part-Time Examination Timetable. Incase these papers are listed, the students intending to graduate are advised to confirm their status of registration for the examinations on the ERP system i.e. register either as Special examination or Supplementary examination after payment of the requisite fees. If the examinations are not listed on the Timetable, these students are advised to contact the Dean, FESS.

In the meantime all Part-Time Education Programme continuing Students are reminded to clear their Semester Fees and register their courses on the ERP system to facilitate the production of their examination cards.

Download: Schedule For November 2017 Part Time Education Programme Examinations

The following ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THREE (133) candidates SATISFIED the Board of Examiners of the School of Business And Economics in the Fourth and Final year University Examinations of the 2016/2017 academic year. They are therefore RECOMMENDED to GRADUATE.

SOBE Graduation List 2017

This is to inform all students who completed their studies in the 2016/2017 academic year and are expected to graduate to hurry up the process of clearance from the University. URGENTLY clear with your respective Faculty /School/ Department and confirm all your academic examination results. Also clear from other concerned Sections and Departments as provided for in the University Clearance Form and especially clearance of outstanding fees. The LAST DAY to complete payments of fees will be Friday, 17th November 2017.

Download: Notice to Prospective Graduands for the 2nd Graduation Ceremony

The following FOURTY SIX (46) candidates satisfied the Board of Examiners of the Faculty of Science in the Fourth and Final Year University examinations of the 2016/2017 academic year. They are therefore RECOMMENDED to GRADUATE.

FS Graduation List 2017

The following FOUR HUNDRED AND FORTY ONE  (441) candidates  SATISFIED the Board of Examiners of the Faculty of Education and Social Sciences in the Final Year University Examinations of the 2016/2017 Academic Year. They are therefore RECOMMENDED to GRADUATE.

FESS Graduation List 2017

The Vice Chancellor Prof. Ipara Odeo with Mr. Mudzo Nzili (KNUT Chairman) and Mr. Wilson Sossion (Secretary General) together with other Kenya National Union of Teachers members during the signing of MoU between Kibabii University and Kenya National Union of Teachers where Kibabii University has agreed to grant Kenya National Union of Teachers a discount of 15% of Kibabii University tuition fee to members of KNUT and their legal dependants.

The MoU is for a period of 5 years.
Download: MoU Document

Signing of MoU between Kibabii University and Kenya National Union of Teachers(KNUT) Gallery

Kibabii University wishes to notify all New and Continuing Students on the Part-Time Programme for the November/December    2017 session dates and activities as follows:

NEW STUDENTS

CONTINUING    STUDENTS

Fees and other charges   should be deposited   in any of the following banks or Mpesa Pay Bill No.:

For more information please check the University Website www.kibu.ac.ke   or contact: The  Deputy  Registrar  (Academic   Affairs)

Kibabii   University
P.O.  Box  1699 –  50200
BUNGOMA
Tel.  no.  02028660/0708085934/0734431729
Email:   registraraa@kibu.ac.ke

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This is to inform ALL STUDENTS that the University will BREAK on Monday, 23^rd October 2017 at 5.00p.m to allow students exercise their Constitutional and Democratic right in the Presidential Elections. All students are advised to proceed to their respective homes until the resumption of Lectures on Monday, 30^th October 2017 at 8.00 a.m.

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Kibabii University choir team presenting trophies to the University senate. The team scoped four trophies during the 91st Kenya Music Festival held at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) on 10th – 22nd July 2017 whose theme was “Enhancing National Unity, Cohesion and Integration through Kenya Music Festival”. The best winning items that also scored highest marks during the festival were: Folksong from Rest of Africa, Kenyan folk dance, Kenyan folk song and Taarabu song. Moreover the team also received certificate awards for position 1,2 and 3 which included: Position1: Folksong from Rest of Africa, Kenyan folk dance, Kenyan folk song and Taarabu song, Position 2: Terrorism Choral verse and Turkana folk song, Position3: Giriama dance. Congratulations for sterling performance.

The Presentation of 91st Kenya Music Festival Award Winning Trophies and Certificate by Kibabii University Choir to the University Senate Gallery

Office of the Vice Chancellor in Liaison with the Academic Advisor, Career Mentorship and Placement invites students and staff for Career Mentorship Talk on Friday, 13^th October 2017 at Auditorium B from 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.Topic of discussion will be Tackling New Trends and Challenges in Higher Education by Prof. Chacha Nyaigoti who is the Chair Commission for University Education (Cue) and Kimc. Welcome

This internal Memo follows the release of the 2016/2017 Examination Results and the end of the 2016/2017 Special/Supplementary Examinations on Friday 29^th September 2017.

This is to inform All Continuing students that they MUST obtain a statement of their 2016/2017 Examination Results from their Faculty/School and use this as an informed basis to direct them on how to register in the correct year of study.

Please NOTE that it is only those students who PASSED the 2016/2017 Examination who can proceed to register for the subsequent/next year of study.

In view of this, we advise the following groups of students who have not met the prerequisite requirements to proceed to the next year of study to follow the indicated recommendations with respect to their correct status of registration:

The University will verify each student’s academic records with a view of confirming that each student registers in their correct year of study as per their academic record and will take any measure necessary to block those who do not comply with the University Examination Rules and Regulations.

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DVC (Planning, Partnerships, Research and Innovation) Prof. Dr.-Ing. Benedict M. Mutua, PhD, Rer. Nat. lead the inspection team for constructed Phase II of Educational Block together with the Technical Project Management Team.The Technical Project Team Manager briefed the Inspection Committee on various sections allocated to different Departments and Schools/Faculties. This meeting comes just before official handing over of the facility to the University.

We are gathered here for a very important activity. One that marks the end of your orientation programme and has ut-most significance to you today and in your entire life. The freshmen who give this function the seriousness it deserves have never gone wrong. Thank you for your presence.

My remarks today are based on the fact that university students find themselves in trouble because they know so little about themselves.

In the last two weeks, Kenya had a chance to show case one of its most important resource, the human resource in the form of its sons and daughters who won elective positions as Governors, Senators, Women Representatives, Members of Parliament and Members of County Assemblies. Even Kibabii had four of its former and current students on the list of elected and nominated MCAs.Readmore

Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Ipara Odeo introducing members of Staff and Student Governing Council during Vice Chancellor Address to New Students 2017/2018.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Odeo addressing new students

Cake cutting during the event

At the event Vice Chancellor Prof. Odeo,DVC (Administration, Finance and Development) Prof. Shem Omukunda Aywa, DVC (Planning, Partnerships, Research and Innovation) Prof. Dr.-Ing. Benedict M. Mutua, PhD, Rer. Nat. and DVC (Academics and Students Affairs) Prof S. Shibairo serving students and staff

This is to inform May 2017 Intake Students and Special/Supplementary Examination Candidates expecting to sit for examinations this September, 2017 that Examination Cards will be availed to students who have completed payment of their respective Fees balances or the Supplementary Fees charge.

Examination Cards will be issued from your respective Faculty/School Administrators office on Friday, 8th September 2017

In addition,this is to remind ALL May, 2017 Intake Class Students to register their Course Units on the ERP System by end of Friday, 8th September 2017 or risk not sitting for examination.

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First year students undergoing the registration exercise in this year 2017/2018 academic year. Various students were admitted in their Schools and Faculties.

This is to inform ALL STUDENTS who were to resume their academic programmes on Monday, 21^st August, 2017 of the Postponement of the Resumption Date to Monday, 28^th August 2017 at 8.00 am.

In view of this, the following groups of students will resume their programmes as follows;

The Student groups starting Examinations on Monday 28^th August 2017 are advised to register their courses and confirm their status on their student portals on the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System by Friday 25^th August 2017.

Download document:Postponement of Resumption Date (DOC)
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Kibabii University students undertaking Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science Information Technology who were admitted in 2^nd or 3^rd year classes, are required to register extra course units following the Commission for University Education(CUE) regulations on the required programme course units for graduation.

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Details for the Addendum examination timetable for Semester III 2016/2017 at Examination Timetables Link.

CHANGE OF MODE OF PAYMENT OF ACCOMMODATION CHARGES

Kibabii University wishes to inform ALL new students who are expected to join the University in the 2017/2018 academic year set to open on Monday, 4^th September 2017 of the changes in the mode of payment of accommodation fees as follows:

The Hostel Accommodation charges will now be paid once annually for both the first (1^st) and second (2^nd) semester. All other details concerning accommodation remain the same as appeared in our earlier letter.

NOTE:

1. Hostel accommodation will be available to all new students
2. Bank pay in slips for the hostel accommodation fees must be presented on the registration day.

NHIF CHOICE OF OUTPATIENT MEDICAL FACILITY FORM

1. ALL students are required to have the National Hospital Insurance Fund medical scheme cover by nominating a NHIF accredited Medical facility as their preferred OUT PATIENT facility. This should be done through their parents/guardians as dependents OR as individual contributors before admission OR show evidence of insurance cover from any other accredited medical scheme.
2. A copy of the NHIF Card and National ID and the NHIF holder (front and back) MUST be provided on the registration day (OR evidence of insurance cover from any other accredited medical scheme).
3. Any medical services that the student may require outside the NHIF cover are a direct responsibility of the parent/guardian.

NOTE: To select a medical facility, please refer to the list BELOW of NHIF accredited health facilities in Bungoma Town and complete the Choice of Out Patient Medical Facility Form from the nearest NHIF office at your home.

NHIF OUTPATIENT SERVICES

List of Hospitals Offering NHIF National Insurance Medical Scheme Out Patient Services

In addition, EVERY student MUST come to the University with a LONG LASTING INSECTICIDAL MOSQUITO NET

Download: Information on NHIF Out Patient Medical Cover, and Information on Accommodation Fees

2016/2017 ACADEMIC  YEAR SPECIAL/SUPPLEMENTARY  EXAMINATIONS DATES

This is to inform all students of Kibabii University that  the  2016/2017 Academic  Year Special/Supplementary

Examinations will be held  as follows:

OPENING DATES FOR PART-TIME B.ED. PROGRAMME AND B.COM & DBM CLASS

Kibabii University wishes  to notify:

(a) Continuing Students in the Part Time Bachelor  of Education Programme

(b)   Bachelor  of Commerce & Diploma  of Business Management Class (Main Campus & Town Learning Centre)

2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR OPENING DATES REGULAR/FULLTIME PROGRAMMES

Kibabii University wishes  to inform All Students of the Opening Date for the First Semester of the 2017/2018 academic year as follows:

1. OPENING DATES – NEW STUDENTS

INFORMATION TO ALL NEW STUDENTS

All new  students are advised to check  the  Kibabii University website  www.kibu.ac.ke for information on the following:

(a)    KUCCPS 2016 KCSE Candidates should download and  print their admission letter  and  the  admission requirements handbook from the  Admissions Section  on the  University website.

(b)   All New students MUST Register  for NHIF Out Patient Medical Cover by completing the  NHIF applica- tion Forms at the  nearest NHIF Offices. Find the  requirements on the  University website.

(c)    Please note  the  changes in Hostel  charges.  University Accommodation Fee is now  to be paid once annually  at Kshs 6,000/= for KUCCPS 2016 KCSE Candidates and  Kshs.10,000/= for PSSP (Private) new  students.

2. 2. OPENING DATES – ALL CONTINUING STUDENTS

Fees and  other  charges should be deposited in any of the following banks  or Mpesa  Pay Bill No.:

For more  information please check  the University Website  www.kibu.ac.ke or contact: The Deputy  Registrar (Academic Affairs)

Email:  registraraa@kibu.ac.ke

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Kibabii University, in pursuit of its Vision to be a Global and Dynamic University of excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation, wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant Part Time Positions in the indicated departments:

Vacant Positions:

• Instructor
• Tutorial Fellow
• Lecturer
• Senior Lecturer
• Associate Professor
• Professor
• Senior Technician
• Technician

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Kibabii University choir during the 91^st Kenya Music Festivals held in Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) from 10^st-22^nd July 2017. KIBU won a trophy for being number 1 in Taarabu category. In total, KIBU won 5 trophies at the end of 2017 National Music festivals. This was excellent performance compared to 2016 where the University won only 1 trophy

Kibabii University is a leading Public University in Kenya whose strategic objective is to become a world class centre of excellence in science, technology and innovation while contributing towards meeting increasing demand for relevant skills in a rapidly transforming economy. Chartered in 2015, the University now boasts of a student population of approximately 7,000 students pursuing programmes in five (5) Faculties and Schools.

In accordance with Kibabii University Statute XXI this is to invite applications from a suitably qualified candidate for the post of Dean in Faculty of Education and Social Sciences (FESS)

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Fredrick Kimtai Kibera a student of Masters in Business Administration defend his thesis entitled “Effects of Corporate Social Responsibility on Performance of Commercial Banks in Busia County, Kenya”

Details for the Addendum examination timetable at Examination Timetables Link. Check the changes

Turkana Learning Center students taking 2^nd Semester 2016/2017 Exams on 30^th May, 2017

Details for the final examination timetables for Semester 2 2016/2017 at Examination Timetables Link

Kibabii University invites application for admission into the following programmes which commence in May 2017 and September 2017.
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Equity Leaders Program Kibabii University Chapter in collaboration with Equity Bank celebrate World Earth Day by conserving the environment and creating environment literacy through local civic education and personal responsibility to create democratically active citizen.

The program purposed to create awareness on:

• Proper disposal of non-biodegradable plastics
• Water and electricity conservation measure
• Noise management
• Environment rehabilitation project

Kibabii University Vice Chancellor Prof. Ipara Odeo received a certificate for the best Kiswahili poem producer after the conclusion of the 58^th Edition of Kenya National Drama Festivals.

Academic division staff in training session on Student Management Module of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in the Computer Lab

Kibabii University wishes to notify all continuing students that the teaching and learning for the Part-time Programmes commencement dates will be as follows:

Fees and other charges should be deposited in any of the following banks or Mpesa Pay Bill No.:

NOTE: The next intake will be in August 2017

Officials from Commission for University Education visit Kibabii University for quality audit inspection of public and private Universities and University Colleges