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Matters of Constitution
and Commission
As is common practice at KeMU to have student representatives in support of student learning and welfare, in January 2009, a twist to this custom was introduced. This involved the elected officials coming up with 12 constitutional commissioners, who would in turn deliver a student welfare onstitution. In line with this, the first group of commissioners has since been appointed by the Vice Chancellor, and received Terms of Reference from the Dean of Students. These commissioners have so far displayed diligence and sacrifice as they channel their efforts towards building a student-centered constitution to complete a first draft for students’ contributions, now available. Such contributions will also be possible online through the KeMU website, thanks to the ICT department. This is a great stride towards student-led affairs. The Student Welfare department also wishes to express ratitude to the University’s administration, the Vice Chancellor, the Associate Principal, Dean of Students, Administration Registrar, and all Student Welfare Staff for upholding an environment upon which a student commission has been made possible.
KeMU - Nyeri Campus Flourishes!
By Rimita Rukunga, CT, Nyeri Campus
As the Kenya Methodist University fraternity celebrates its 9th graduation on 25th July 2009, our Nyeri satellite Campus has reason to join other campuses in the fête. Only six years after inception, this campus has strategically positioned itself as an equal host of quality education and training, ttracting many students, particularly part-time students, thus enabling a competitive edge against veterans and new entrants in the education sector. Specifically, 24, 37, and 11 students will be graduating with MBAs, Undergraduate degrees and Diplomas respectively. Congratulations are in order to the graduating class! Bravo! To all other publics, Masters, Bachelors and Diploma programmes are available at this campus in the following areas of specialization: Business Administration, Computer Information Science, Business Information Technology, Library Information Science, Micro-Finance, Education and more. Potential students can also choose from either one of these modes of learning; Distance Learning, Full/Part time, and School-based. We are also proud to be home to such short courses as Computer applications, Desktop publishing, Web design and A+ among others. Our next intake comes in earnest in September, 2009. Register with us and join this fast growing educational institution in the region. We are situated in the heart of Nyeri town, Sohan Plaza Building. Owing to this success, we feel indebted to all the stake holders, parents, staff members, our sister campuses and the KeMU Management team for their continued support to see Nyeri campus flourish! Thank you indeed.
Bringing Out The Best In You
by Janerose Kibaara
–Lecturer, Education Department
Our society is bedeviled by a myriad of problems. Most of the issues are attributed to poor leadership or lack of it altogether. Just as our motto states, “the future is here”, KeMU is committed to bringing out the best in you either as our student or as a member of staff, and even to the larger society through our interaction with you. KeMU is destined to bridge the gap in leadership by producing the best leaders through holistic training for our students during their study here. We hope to bring out the best in you such that when all is done, our students, who are destined to be great leaders will say: “We did it ourselves.” After all, we are all leaders in our own ways, regardless of our social, religious, political and national affiliations.
However, we must acknowledge our potential and work towards realizing our dreams. An effective leader therefore: l Challenges the status quo by inspiring vision of “what could be” and enlisting others by appealing to their values, hopes and dreams. Empowers and unleashes others through inspiring, equipping and motivating them to be productive and fulfilled through meaningful expression of their giftedness and passion. Empowers people and lets them be the best they can be, and then releases them to the world. Coordinates and blends combined efforts in a positive, productive manner, which will result in fulfillment of organizational vision and mission. t is therefore our hope and prayer that we will all take up the challenge of becoming effective leaders, willing to go the extra mile in bridging the leadership gaps in our society today.
7 days of HIV/AIDS talk at KeMU
by Margaret W. Njoroge
Can you be counted among the numbers? The dates between 2nd and 6th June saw countless members of the KeMU fraternity braving the widespread fear of nowing their HIV/AIDS status. The basement of KeMU Hub’s building was briefly transformed into a VCT centre as staff and students queued diligently in support of the fight against this pandemic. You may even have seen uniformly dressed peer educators around the campus, dutifully enlightening you on the mportance of the HIV/AIDS week. Thanks to our peer educators and the invited group, with the brand name “Worth the wait Youngstars”, who drew our attention to this exercise by way of song, dance, and drama,all carrying the message of hope amidst the adverse effects of the scourge. The Student Welfare Department commends such ambassadors of a HIV/AIDS-free Kenya.
Staff Health Fitness and Wellness!
KeMU Hub’s members of staff can now keep fit and well at the posh Nairobi Safari Club Hotel – Lillian Towers (Next door!) at a KeMU’s only corporate rate! It’s an unbelievable offer! It can only be whispered! For more details please speak/see Joy Buria (PRO) at her office! Married couples get an even better deal
A Message From The Campus Director Nakuru, Mr Ombati
With the coming 9th graduation, the Nakuru Satellite campus is happy to congratulate the graduands, who have been part of KeMU’s journey of shaping. As you embark on the next project, we hope that the professional, academic and personal interactions at KeMU have adequately prepared you for the challenges and opportunities that may come your way. We are confident that you will become an agent of positive change in every possible way.
As we send off yet another class, we also remain committed to cultivating another crop of leaders by encouraging initiative, involvement, innovation, enthusiasm and diversity. These have been our operational values in pursuit of quality education and service for those who set foot at KeMU, Nakuru Campus. Such has underpinned the existence of the Nakuru campus, since its inception in 2006, with just 2 staff members, a student enrolment of 13, and one academic programme. Today, we are proud to record such milestones as presence on the entire 4th floor of the modern Mache Plaza, offering 14 academic programmes to a student population of over 700, and an increasing team of qualified staff and faculty. Once again, we commend all the graduands on the coming auspicious graduation occasion.
New Site
Finally here…. Quit the old age, embrace the digital Era! A more user friendly, modern and dynamic Website is in place! Please view the new website on www.kemu.ac.ke! Its change we want!