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PROGRAMME JUSTIFICATION - Build and also Improve managerial skills and abilities (SDG 8-Economic Growth)

GOAL OF THE COURSE - To equip the learner/trainee with skills in management and leadership for the purposes of sharpening their abilities to drive organizations towards intentional growth and development

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE PROGRAMME

1. To enable participants to distinguish between management and leadership
2. To instill styles and characteristics of successful managers/leaders.
3. To inculcate in the learner the importance of effective management of both soft and hard organizational resources for productivity and growth
4. To identify the interpersonal skills which contribute to managerial efficiency and effectiveness in the work environment.

CERTIFICATION - Trainees shall be awarded a certificate in management and leadership Skills development from South Eastern Kenya University

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS - Post-secondary certificate i.e. diploma level or certificate with work experience of over one year.

DURATION - Total - 5 weeks, a minimum of 2 sessions per week of minimum 4 hours (3 hours learner-lecturer interaction and 1 hour learner practical lesson-takeaway)

COST OF TRAINING - Registration fees-ksh 1,000 and ksh 30,000 per learner for the 45 hours

MODE OF DELIVERY

1. Lectures
2. Seminars & Presentations
3. Group Discussions-may be instructor instigated
4. Assignments
5. Case Studies & Functional Exercises
6. Simulated and practical leadership challenges
7. Best practice and central plenary sessions
8. Learner centered knowledge explorations

LEARNING SESSIONS- Virtual 6pm-9pm (minimum 2 sessions per week)

COURSE EVALUATION

Modular assessment - 50%
Final project Assessment - 50%
Total - 100%
Pass Mark - 50%

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The University is pleased to release the First Provisional Graduation List for students who have successfully completed their studies and are set to graduate.

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South Eastern Kenya University Management Board led by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Eng. Douglas Shitanda earlier this week received guests from Word Vision (WVK) led by Godfrey Nyongesa, Church Based Center for Development (CKU) led by Annika Bach and University of Copenhagen led by Prof. Goytom Abraha Kahsay.
The team visited SEKU to explore areas of collaboration on research and climate change. This collaboration aims to leverage the strength of each institution to explore the role of religion in areas like child well-being, education and community development.
The visitors proposed a partnership between World Vision and SEKU, with the anticipated benefits including; Support for Master’s and PhD students under the project, Assistance in publications and Enhancement of scholarship opportunities.
SEKU team led by the DVC-Academic, Research and Innovation Prof. Harrison Maithya the overall goal of the partnership is to promote education, research, and community empowerment through FMNR, contributing to land restoration, climate resilience, and sustainable development.

South Eastern Kenya University led by the DVC-Academic, Research and Innovation Prof. Harrison Maithya held its second Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) training on 12th and 13th at Kitui campus. The training was spearheaded by Innovation for Sustainability and Societal relevance: Partnerships in evidence-based higher education on food systems and climate change [INSSPIRE] project led by Dr. Moses Mwangi
INSSPIRE stimulates evidence-based inclusive education for sustainable development through building intra-university capacity, strengthening the university-community collaboration, and enhancing inter-university partnerships. It aims to develop the higher education staff capacity for the delivery of courses and modules on food systems and climate change and to equip students with skills and real-life experiences for transformation of food systems and their future labour market success.

South Eastern Kenya University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Eng. Douglas Shitanda has an signed an MOU with World Vision Kenya to promote Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR). This collaboration aims to restore degraded land, enhance food security, and build climate resilience in the region through education, research and community empowerment.
Key areas of this collaboration are: Integrating FMNR into SEKU’s academic programmes, Establishing FMNR training and demonstration sites, Conducting joint research on land restoration and climate resilience, Empowering local communities and students as FMNR champions, Co-hosting events and publishing shared knowledge and Policy advocacy
Witnessed by the DVC-Academic, Research and innovation Prof Harrison Maithya, the overall goal of this partnership is to leverage the expertise of both SEKU and World Vision Kenya to promote sustainable land management practices and improve the livelihoods of communities in the region.
FMNR (Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration) is a low-cost land restoration technique that involves systematically regrowing and managing existing trees and shrubs from felled stumps, sprouting root systems, or seeds. This technique can combat poverty and hunger by increasing food and timber production and building resilience to climate extremes.

South Eastern Kenya University led by the acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Harrison Maithya gratefully received a donation of agricultural equipments meant to help in teaching and research from university of Maryland Eastern Shore led by Prof. Simon Zebelo.
The meeting was hosted by the department of Agricultural Sciences under School of Agriculture, Environment, Water and Natural Resources and it joyously received 2 data loggers and 10 moisture, light and PH meters.
Possibilities of a collaboration in research and informal engagements was also a matter of discussion and there after a visit to mango farmers to familiarize themselves of mango production and the challenges facing farmers.

South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) held a three-day National Values Online Evaluation and Reporting Process Training from 29th to 31st July 2025. The training targeted Cohesion and National Values Mainstreaming Unit, chaired by Prof. Francis Wachira, Deputy Vice Chancellor- Corporate Services and the Human Resource Management Directorate, led by Mr. Erastus Ndeleva.
The training aimed to equip participants with practical skills and tools for accurately reporting the university’s compliance with National Values and Principles of Governance as outlined in article 231 (1) (c) and 234 (2) (h) of the Constitution of Kenya. The sessions provided hands-on guidance on how to collect, analyze and present data for the Public Service Commission’s annual evaluation reports.
The event was officially opened by Prof. Harrison Maithya, Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academic, Research and Innovation, who emphasized SEKU’s commitment to integrating national values into its policies, operations and service delivery. Facilitators, Mr. Francis Lemarkat and Ms. Sharifa Mwinyishee from the Public Service Commission, gave important insights into specific areas of compliance and reporting. Participants engaged in interactive topics covering National and Public Service Values and Principles of Governance; roles of internal committee members, management and staff in implementing and monitoring values; declaration of income, assets and liabilities; thematic areas, performance standards and indicators, and overview of the evaluation tool. According to the unit coordinator, Dr. Norah Mose, the training marked a turning point in how national values are understood, complied with and reported at SEKU.

12^th Graduation Ceremony

The University is in the process of planning for the 12^th Graduation Ceremony for those students who will have completed their studies by 29^th August, 2025.

Students who are anticipating to graduate during the 12^th Graduation Ceremony are required to fill two copies of graduation application form obtainable here. The dully filled forms together with a copy of national ID card should be forwarded to the respective Schools or Directors of Campuses on or before 29^th August, 2025.

By copy of this circular, the Deans of Schools are notified to receive and forward the forms and the attached copy of national ID card to the University Examinations Section on or before 3^rd September, 2025.

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ENGAGE project, spearheaded by the University of Nairobi (UoN) in partnership with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) with a mission to empower adolescent girls and young women in Kenya. Through targeted training in data science, with a special focus on public health applications, the project, funded by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, seeks to equip participants with skills to harness the power of health data and foster equitable health policy decisions.
South Eastern Kenya University Kitui campus was privileged to hold the ENGAGE Math Contest. This contest was meant to highlight efforts and empower under privileged young ladies for training in data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning for public health solutions.
ENGAGE is committed to reaching young women in rural areas, where opportunities for advanced training in data science are limited. By partnering with six regional universities—Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Meru University of Science and Technology, South Eastern Kenya University, Kabarak University, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, and Pwani University—the project ensures equitable access to transformative education.
This is the second cohort after the first cohort graduated in august 2024 and the successful girls will commence learning on 5^th august 2025.

South Eastern Kenya University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Eng. Douglas Shitanda together with other Vice Chancellors from Public Universitis in Kenya attended a meeting held at the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA), Karen, Nairobi.

.The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Dr. ݐ鰝ர퐥ݐⰝர퐬 ݐ찝ࢰ퐠ݐ谝ଠݐ࠰퐚ݐ氝۰퐚, accompanied by the PS for Higher Education, Dr. Beatrice Muganda Inyangala, held a consultative meeting with Vice-Chancellors of public universities, the HELB CEO, Mr. Geoffrey Monari, and the acting CEO of the Universities Fund, Mr. Edwin Wanyonyi.

The meeting focused on sustainable financing solutions for higher education because Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Education, has a serious intent to reform, rescue, and revitalize Kenyan public universities.
Public-private partnerships (PPPs), Endowment Funds, Income-generating University Ventures, and International Collaborations are approaches essential for the long-term stability, quality output and autonomy of public universities.

South Eastern Kenya University led by the Vice- Chancellor Prof. Eng. Douglas Shitanda participated in a consultative meeting led by State University of New York (SUNY). The meeting brought together Vice- Chancellors from various Universities led by Principal Secretary (PS) of the State Department for Higher Education Dr. Beatrice Inyangala.
The SUNY Africa Initiative aims to strengthen connections between SUNY and Africa Institutions through student engagement, cultural exchange, and academic partnerships.
The meeting focused on strengthening higher education within the region, particularly in relation to the East African Community (EAC) and according to the Commission for University Education (CUE)
The team was led by Prof. Melur K. Ramasubramanian, Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost, Prof. Winston “Wole” Soboyejo, President, SUNY Polytechnic Institute @SUNYPolyInst, Dr. Peter O. Nwosu, President, @sunyoswego, and Prof. Stephen H. Kolison Jr., President, @sunyfredonia.

We are pleased to inform all Government Sponsored Students Programme (GSSP) 2025/2026 first year students who have been selected to join South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) that your Admission Letters are now available.

You can now access and download your official Letter of Admission to the university for your respective degree programme.

Please visit the university's admissions portal or contact the Admissions Office for assistance if needed.

Welcome to SEKU — where your academic journey begins!

Still Not Placed by KUCCPS? Your University Dream is Still Alive!

Missed out on KUCCPS placement in 2025? Don’t worry, South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) has partnered with KUCCPS to give you another golden chance to join university in 2025!

Whether you scored a C+ and above, or simply never got the opportunity to apply, SEKU welcomes you to be part of a vibrant academic community offering market-driven programs across our well-equipped Schools—including Business & Economics, Education, Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, Health Sciences, and many more!

Apply NOW through KUCCPS and secure your spot at SEKU before September 2025!

Located in the serene environment of Kitui County, SEKU is where your future begins.

Don’t let your dream fade—let it flourish at SEKU!

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South Eastern Kenya University Gender Mainstreaming Unit today has received USAWA award by the National Gender and Equality Commission for attaining not more than two thirds at the council level.
This has been a great milestone to SEKU because Usawa Awards are meant to recognize individuals and institutions that have made significant contributions to advancing gender equality and inclusion in Kenya and SEKU was one of the best institutions.
The award was received by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Eng. Douglas Shitanda and the Unit Coordinator Dr. Winny Kaluki
This event took place at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, organized by the National Gender and Equality Commission while unveiling their Strategic Plan—one that defends equality, dignity inclusion for women, men, youth, children, PWDs, older persons, minorities & marginalized groups.

South Eastern Kenya University Invites Applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following Postgraduate, Undergraduate and Diploma Programmes at the Main, Wote Town, Kitui Town, Mtito-andei Campuses and Migwani Centre.

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SUPPLEMENTARY and SPECIAL EXAMINATIONS for the 2024/2025 Academic year are scheduled to be done from 28^th July to 8^th August 2025 at the main campus.

The supplementary examinations charges are; a registration fee of Kenya shillings five hundred only (ksh.500.00) and a fee of Kenya shillings one thousand only (ksh.l 000.00) per unit.

Special examinations are not charged.

The schedule for these examinations is as follows:-

7^th - 11^th July, 2025

• Students to confirm their eligibility for supplementary examinations at their respective schools and pay the required charges at the student finance office.
• Eligible students for Special Examinations to register at their respective schools.

14^th to 18^th July, 2025

• Eligible students who have paid for supplementary examination charges to register unit (s) at the Directorate of ICT.

28^th July to 8^th August 2025

• Sitting for supplementary/Special examinations

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