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Kenya Nurse Consultant Limited is a Kenyan based company that collaborated with Remar NCLEX – RN and South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) to host NCLEX sensitization forum. It is founded and led by Mr. Paul Simiyu (Managing Director) based in United Kingdom. Kenya Nurse Consultant Limited has experts in Nursing education and is instrumental in preparing Nursing professionals to work oversees.
The sensitization forum was led by Prof. Regina Callion CEO and Founder of Remar NCLEX – RN. The objective of this sensitization forum was to provide comprehensive guidance, share effective study techniques and address any concerns related to NCLEX examinations in preparation for the international job market. The NCLEX examinations are administered monthly.
The Kenya Nurse Consultant Limited preparation process of nurses takes four (4) to six (6) months at a cost of not less than KE 150,000.00. Kenya Nurse Consultant Limited has offered to sponsor three (3) SEKU BSc Nursing graduands for the USA job market. The Kenya Nurse Consultant Limited and SEKU collaboration formalization is ongoing.

This is to request all the cleared ECR and all cleared SGC to download the attached form for the declaration of compliance with the 2024/2025 electoral Code of conduct and return the dully filled form to the dean of students on Tuesday the 22^nd of October 2024 by 4pm .

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To ensure that only valid voters vote in the upcoming SEKUSA ECR and SGC elections, the following documents will be used for voter identification.

1. SEKU Student Identity Card
2. Both SEKU Student Identity Card and Kenyan National Identity Card in case of a defaced SEKU ID.
3. Both Kenyan National Identity Card and Admission Letter for students without SEKUStudent ID.
4. Both Admission Letter and certified colour Passport photo for students without National and SEKU ID. Certification can be done at SEKU Admissions Office.
5. Both SEKU Student ID (Waiting) and National Identity Card.

Please note that voting for ECR elections will take place on Thursday, 24^th October 2024 from 8:30am to 3:00pm, in Tuition Block 1 (TBH).

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South Eastern Kenya University is hosting its Fourth Postgraduate Conference from 16th to 18th October 2024, starting at 9.00 am each day. The conference has officially been opened today by the DVC CS Prof Francis Wachira, PhD. For Vice-Chancellor. The theme of the conference is “Innovation for Sustainable Development through Multidisciplinary Postgraduate Research.”
Renown research scientist, Prof. Trilok Kumar Jain (Ph.D. in Social Entrepreneurship), Dean of ISBM at Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, India has graced the event.
Key note address on Contributions of interdisciplinary postgraduate research towards innovations in sustainable development.

You are hereby notified to apply for bursary for the academic year 2024/2025. The deadline for application is 23^rd October, 2024 at 3:00pm. Dully filled bursary application form should be delivered to the Dean of students’ office at South Eastern Kenya University, Main Campus. The form can be downloaded from here.

Ensure that you fill in the names and contact of your local assistant Chief.

Please note that the application form MUST be attached with the following:

1. Copy of current fee statement.
2. Copy of current mean grade.

You can start applying now.

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South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) Vice-Chancellor prof. Eng. Douglas Shitanda had joined other Vice-Chancellors, members of parliament and KENIA staff for a 3 day visit to Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad, Telangana, INDIA.

The highlight of the 1st day was the formal signing of the Partnership Charter of the India-Kenya Innovation Nexus, which focuses on fostering meaningful connections between the Indian and Kenyan innovation ecosystems. The Nexus is designed to facilitate opportunities for cross-border startup growth, knowledge exchange, and capacity-building initiatives that will benefit both nations. On the first day of the visit, the Kenyan delegation participated in a series of engaging activities, beginning with a comprehensive tour of IIT Hyderabad’s Incubation Facilities, an overview of IIT Hyderabad, followed by insightful presentations on the innovation ecosystems of both countries sparking productive discussions on mutual collaboration opportunities.

On Day 2, the delegation engaged in key discussions surrounding technology commercialization, academic initiatives aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, and the critical role incubators play in supporting startups. The highlight of the day was the Joint Declaration of Membership to the India-Kenya Innovation Nexus by Indian and Kenyan universities, further cementing the partnership between the two nations.

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Call for development of murals competition

South Eastern Kenya University through the Gender Mainstreaming Unit has received support from the Association of Common Wealth Universities (ACU) to implement a project on Engaging men staff and students to end sexual and gender-based violence in the South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) and beyond. One of the activities is to paint murals depicting how to stop sexual and gender-based violence and harassment in our universities. The murals will first be presented on a manila paper for ranking and the winner will be awarded. The best ranked mural will be painted on a wall at the gender corner. The Gender mainstreaming Unit is therefore calling on student artists to participate in this competition. Submissions together with contacts of the artist should be delivered to the Gender Mainstreaming Unit office by 25th October 2024. In case of clarifications please contact Dr Kiruki on 0722668840 or through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Call for development of custom-made play

South Eastern Kenya University through the Gender Mainstreaming Unit has received support from the Association of Common Wealth Universities (ACU) to implement a project on Engaging men staff and students to end sexual and gender-based violence in the South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) and beyond. One of the activities is to develop and record a custom made paly by male university students on how to stop sexual and gender-based violence and harassment in our universities. The play will first be presented before judges for ranking and the winner will be awarded. The best play will be recorded and shared within the university electronic media. The Gender mainstreaming Unit is therefore calling on male student artists to participate in this competition. Male group of actors interested to participate should hand in their recorded 5-7 minutes play to the Gender Mainstreaming Unit office by 25th October 2024. In case of clarifications please contact Dr. Kiruki on 0722668840 or through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

MR. Polly Kiande from AJIRA Digital with Prof. Harrison Maithya, PhD. DVC- Academic Research and Innovation( ARI) planning on how to carry out free training about AJIRA Digital to SEKU students. The objective of AJIRA Digital is to work through universities, and TVETS to fully operationalize the programme so that the Kenyan youth can access valuable training and to help 1 million Kenyan youth to earn a decent wage from digital and digitally enabled jobs.

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

11^TH 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 8^th 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 28^th to 29^th 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 11^th 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.

ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

1. Academic Secretary Nomination Forms 2024 | Download
2. Chair Person Nominations Forms 2024 | Download
3. Departmental Electoral Colleges 2024-2025 | Download
4. Electoral College Representative Nomination Form 2024 | Download
5. Satellite Campus Representative Nomination Forms 2024 | Download
6. Secretary General Nomination Form 2024 | Download
7. SEKUSA Electoral Code of Conduct 2024-2025 | Download
8. Social Welfare Secretary Nomination Forms 2024 | Download
9. Submission of Nomination Forms for ECR 2024-2025 | Download
10. Submission of Nomination Forms for SGC 2024-2025 | Download
11. Treasurer Nomination Form 2024 | Download
12. Vacant Position For ECR 2024-2025 | Download
13. Vacant Position For SGC 2024-2025 | Download
14. Vice Chair Person Nominations Forms 2024 | Download

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 South Eastern Kenya University, 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.

South Eastern Kenya University (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 10^th September, 2024 and closed on 15^th October, 2024. Full details of the scholarships are available at: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/advicetoapplicants; and Full eligibility requirements for PhD candidates are available at; https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-phd-scholarships-for-least- developed-countries-and-fragile-states/ and Full eligibility requirements for Master’s candidates are available at: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-masters-scholarships

CSC Eligibility Criteria for Commonwealth Masters and PhD Candidates

1. Master’s Study

1. Proof of Kenyan citizenship
2. Bachelor’s degree – at least 2^nd 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: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/advicetoapplicants . 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: http://www.education.go.ke/.
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, 27^th 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 17^th 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 19^th September 2024 from 2.00pm and the facilitators will be MYLOFT training team.

The link to the virtual training is as shared below

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This is to remind ALL Bachelor of Education Students that Semester 1 academic year 2024/2025 started and you are required to attend lectures as stipulated in the Teaching Timetable. Lectures are on-going and you are expected to attend classes as required.

South Eastern Kenya University 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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