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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 9^th 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 South Eastern Kenya University to support learners through such research opportunities that can impact on their career lives. Congratulations to our girls in STEM!!

Dr Selpher Cheloti
Diirector TVET

The Vice Chancellor’s address to the first year students (Matriculation Ceremony) will be held on Wednesday, 4th September, 2024 at 8.00am at the Tuition Block II.

South Eastern Kenya University(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

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 South Eastern Kenya University (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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• Detailed Academic Information: Get insights into courses, exams, and degree requirements.
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• Campus Life: Discover more about accommodations, clubs, and other activities.
• University Policies: Stay updated on SEKU's rules and regulations.

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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!

South Eastern Kenya University 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.

Dear all,

Please, find below a link to the 6^th PASET Rsif call to PHD scholarships and assist to disseminate in your network. We have shared the call with all our AHU’s and are doing the publicity on social media as well.

https://www.rsif-paset.org/phd-scolarships-sixth-call-for-applications/

PhD scholarships are AVAILABLE in this call and in accordance with PASET’s 80/20 rule for contributing countries. 16 of this rule will be awarded to Kenyan nationals while the remaining 4 will be open to nationals from other sub Saharan countries.

The South Eastern Kenya University is glad to be collaborating in the ENGAGE Project. The ENGAGE Project, officially titled "Enabling Girls in AI and Growing Expertise," is a significant initiative funded by Takeda Pharmaceuticals as part of its Global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program. Announced on September 13, 2023, the 5- year project aims to empower over 800 underprivileged girls and young women across six primarily rural regions in Kenya through a pioneering training program focused on machine learning and data science.The primary goal of the ENGAGE Project is to strengthen the leadership pipeline of women in public health by equipping them with essential data science skills. This initiative is designed to address the gender gap and biases in public health data and artificial intelligence, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes in their communities. The University of Nairobi, is leading the program in collaboration with the University of California in San Francisco and six other regional Kenyan universities (SEKU included).

This is to inform you that there are available bed spaces in the university halls for male and female students respectively. Kindly pay for your tuition and accommodation fees to qualify for the same. Accommodation will be issued on a first come first served basis. To those who have paid they can forward their names and registration numbers to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

South Eastern Kenya University invites applications from students interested in the work study programme for the September, 2024 to December 2025 Semester- 2024/2025 Academic Year. Interested students are asked to submit their applications by Friday 30th August 2024.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Evidence of financial need.
2. Be a full time student in SEKU.
3. Availability of work study vacancy in the following sections: Central Services, library,Kitchen, Games and Sports, Choir, Landscaping or University Farm.
4. Must maintain high level of discipline during the programme.
5. Must have satisfactory academic standing.
6. Must have completed first semester of the first year In the University.

 Application Procedure

1. Visit the University website and log in.
2. Fill all the information requested for in the Online Work Study Application Form (OWSAF).
3. Attach any relevant support documents in the prescribed places in the Online Work Study Application Form (OWSAF).
4. After filling all the required information and inserting attachment online, please click on submit to complete the process.

Remuneration

1. The students shall be paid the prevailing government minimum wage for skilled and unskilled (where applicable) workers.
2. The average work schedule shall be from 10 to 16 hours a week ( 1.25 to 2 days /week).

For further enquiries, send email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
NOTE: Giving false information in the application form will lead to disqualification.

The university invites applications from interested students, who would wish to operate the tuck shops for the next 1 year starting September 2024 to September 2025. Interested and eligible students who have / own registered firms / associations or groups may fill the application forms provided below or download from the university website, fill and then return to the Tender box in the Procurement Offices on or before 26^th August 2024 at 10:00AM. This offer is in line with the Government policy to provide procurement opportunities to the youth aged between 18 to 35 years.
NB: Students currently operating tuck-shops are also required to re-apply if they wish to continue running the tuck-shops.

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1. Applicant's valid email address and a valid telephone number;
2. Applicant's KCPE and KCSE index numbers and year of examination;
3. Applicant's Passport size photo (in jpeg/jpg/png);
4. Applicant's copy of the National ID/ Maisha Card (both sides in PDF) or index number where no ID is available.
5. Applicants KCSE index number (if no ID number)
6. Applicant's valid bank details or valid MPESA number (registered under the applicant's name and ID number)or Post Bank account
7. Parents' National ID and registered telephone number;
8. Copy of Parent's death certificate if deceased (in PDF);
9. Applicant's birth certificate in PDF (if applying as a minor);
10. Two guarantors' ID numbers and registered telephone numbers (Can be parents); and
11. Copy of the sponsorship letter (in PDF) if sponsored in Secondary school.

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Kitui Agricultural Show was a success to the south eastern Kenya University. We got a trophy in best stand in Research and Development who theme was promoting climate smart agriculture and trade initiative for sustainable and nutrition security and economic growth.

The chair of the marketing committee. Dr. Faraji Yatundu hands over an award to the University Management Board lead by the vice chancellor Prof. ENG. Douglas Shetland PhD.

Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) placed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2023 Cohort of students in various degree programmes. This information was communicated to the students by respective universities.

The Ministry of Education wishes to inform the public, particularly parents / guardians of students, and, students that the fees to be paid by students and their families/ guardians as relates to the full cost of each degree programme as previously communicated in the admission letters is hereby nullifled, and, does not apply any more.

Beginning the 5^th Day of August 2024, the respective universities will communicate the new fees to be paid by each student as household contribution.

It is also important for the students and their parents/ guardians to note that their placement in the respective academic programmes remains unchanged. We wish to confirm that their places in the academic programmes are firmly secured.

Dr. Beatrice Muganda Inyangala
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

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Attention KCSE Candidates: Have you been placed in an institution by KUCCPS but left you not happy, disillusioned and disturbed about the course given? The South Eastern Kenya University is excited to offer you an exceptional opportunity to transfer and join a community where ones excellence is appreciated.

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Congratulations on your placement by KUCCPS to South Eastern Kenya University! This is an incredible achievement and a testament to your hard work, dedication, and academic excellence throughout high school.