Moi University is a public university located in Kesses, Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu county, in the former Rift Valley Province of Kenya.[1] It was established in 1984 by the Moi University Act of the Parliament of Kenya, after recommendations from the McKay Commission.
Moi University was first established in 1984. In its first year of existence, there was only one department - the Department of Forestry. The enrollment that year was 83.[2]
The university's school of medicine was established in 1996, and was the second school of medicine established in the country.[3]
The university's first VC was Professor D. Odhiambo, who served from 1984 to 1988.
The current Vice Chancellor of Moi University is Prof. Isaac Sanga Kosgey.[4]
MU in the 21st century
Most of the university's campuses became fully fledged universities in the early 2010s.
The Garissa University College attack of 2015 occurred at the university's Garissa campus. In this incident, 5 gunmen claiming association with Al-Shabaab took over 700 students hostage, freeing those identified as Muslim, and killing 142 identified as Christians, with over 79 others injured in the attack plus 6 military and police fatalities. The siege was lifted the same day, with 4 of the attackers killed by the Kenyan GSU and one committing suicide via an explosive vest.
From its founding, the university had no officially recognised mascot. However, in early 2017, students from the School of Engineering chose the Nandi bear to be their mascot and, pending consensus from other Schools, the university's mascot.[citation needed] It was chosen for its legendary status among the Nandi people (the university was founded in Kesses, which was predominantly settled by the Nandi) and was given a temporary name - "Kerit the Bear".[citation needed]
Schools
The university emphasizes science and technology. It has the following schools:
Graduation ceremonies are held each year at the Graduation Pavilion.
Moi University Graduation, Kenya
Kesses Dam
Boat rides in Kesses Dam are popular among students. Dating students, student clubs as well as individuals can enjoy a boat ride at the dam offered by local dam guides at a small fee.
Student life
Social
A nearby shopping centre called "Stage" supplies most of the students' economic needs. There can be found minimarts, nightclubs, convenience stores and other economic activities here. The origin of the name is from the time when the area was a stop for matatus that plied the Kesses-Eldoret Town route.
Religious services are available at the Grace Chapel ('GC', Protestant), Lecture Hall 1 (Christian Union) and at St. Michael's Chapel (Catholic).[23]
Clubs and societies
Some of the newspapers/publications are The 3rd Eye, "Legacy", "AIESEC" among others. There are numerous societies for student engagement, such as Enactus, etc. The student radio station is 103.9MUFM.
Student body
The Moi University Students Organisation (MUSO) serves the student community in the pursuit of academic and social welfare. Elections are held at the end of every academic year (October/November. [23]
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This article relies excessively on references to primary sources Please improve this article by adding secondary or tertiary sources Find sources Moi University news newspapers books scholar JSTOR June 2017 Learn how and when to remove this template message Moi University is a public university located in Kesses Eldoret town Uasin Gishu county in the former Rift Valley Province of Kenya 1 It was established in 1984 by the Moi University Act of the Parliament of Kenya after recommendations from the McKay Commission Moi UniversityMottoFoundation of knowledgeTypePublic UniversityEstablished1984 39 years ago 1984 FounderDaniel arap MoiChancellorMiriam Khamadi WereVice ChancellorIssac Sanga KosgeyStudents52 815Undergraduates47 458Postgraduates5 357LocationKesses Uasin Gishu County Kenya0 17 00 N 35 17 40 E 0 28333 N 35 29444 E 0 28333 35 29444 Coordinates 0 17 00 N 35 17 40 E 0 28333 N 35 29444 E 0 28333 35 29444CampusRuralColors Green red whiteMascotThe Nandi BearWebsitewww wbr mu wbr ac wbr keThe current chancellor of the university is Professor Miriam Were while the vice chancellor is Professor Isaac Sanga Kosgey Contents 1 History 1 1 MU in the 21st century 2 Schools 2 1 Institutes 3 Campuses 4 Constituent colleges 4 1 Satellite campuses 5 Traditions 5 1 Graduation 5 2 Kesses Dam 6 Student life 6 1 Social 6 2 Clubs and societies 6 3 Student body 7 Notable alumni 7 1 Engineering 7 2 Literature poetry 7 3 Law 7 4 Sport 7 5 Economics 7 6 Journalism 7 7 Politics 8 See also 9 References 10 External linksHistory EditMoi University was first established in 1984 In its first year of existence there was only one department the Department of Forestry The enrollment that year was 83 2 The university s school of medicine was established in 1996 and was the second school of medicine established in the country 3 The university s first VC was Professor D Odhiambo who served from 1984 to 1988 The current Vice Chancellor of Moi University is Prof Isaac Sanga Kosgey 4 MU in the 21st century Edit Most of the university s campuses became fully fledged universities in the early 2010s The Garissa University College attack of 2015 occurred at the university s Garissa campus In this incident 5 gunmen claiming association with Al Shabaab took over 700 students hostage freeing those identified as Muslim and killing 142 identified as Christians with over 79 others injured in the attack plus 6 military and police fatalities The siege was lifted the same day with 4 of the attackers killed by the Kenyan GSU and one committing suicide via an explosive vest From its founding the university had no officially recognised mascot However in early 2017 students from the School of Engineering chose the Nandi bear to be their mascot and pending consensus from other Schools the university s mascot citation needed It was chosen for its legendary status among the Nandi people the university was founded in Kesses which was predominantly settled by the Nandi and was given a temporary name Kerit the Bear citation needed Schools EditThe university emphasizes science and technology It has the following schools School of Agriculture and Natural Resources 5 School of Aerospace Science 6 School of Arts and Social Sciences 7 School of Biological and Physical Sciences 8 School of Business and Economics 9 School of Education 10 School of Engineering 11 College of Health Sciences School of Dentistry 12 School of Medicine 13 School of Nursing 14 School of Public Health 15 School of Information Sciences 16 School of Law 17 School of Tourism Hospitality and Events Management 18 School of Graduate Studies 19 Institutes Edit Institute for Gender Equity Research and Development Peace and Reconciliation Institute Institute of Biomedical Informatics 20 Institute of Open amp Distance Learning 21 Confucius Institute 22 Campuses EditMain Campus Eldoret Town Campus including College of Health Sciences Medical Complex School of Aerospace Sciences Rivatex School of Law Annex Nairobi campus Coast campus pwani Constituent colleges EditGarissa University CollegeSatellite campuses Edit College of Health Sciences Annex Town Campus West Campus Mombasa Campus Nairobi CampusTraditions EditGraduation Edit Graduation ceremonies are held each year at the Graduation Pavilion Moi University Graduation Kenya Kesses Dam Edit Boat rides in Kesses Dam are popular among students Dating students student clubs as well as individuals can enjoy a boat ride at the dam offered by local dam guides at a small fee Student life EditSocial Edit A nearby shopping centre called Stage supplies most of the students economic needs There can be found minimarts nightclubs convenience stores and other economic activities here The origin of the name is from the time when the area was a stop for matatus that plied the Kesses Eldoret Town route Religious services are available at the Grace Chapel GC Protestant Lecture Hall 1 Christian Union and at St Michael s Chapel Catholic 23 Clubs and societies Edit Some of the newspapers publications are The 3rd Eye Legacy AIESEC among others There are numerous societies for student engagement such as Enactus etc The student radio station is 103 9MUFM Student body Edit The Moi University Students Organisation MUSO serves the student community in the pursuit of academic and social welfare Elections are held at the end of every academic year October November 23 Notable alumni EditEngineering Edit Mugo Kibati 1991 Literature poetry Edit Mildred BaryaLaw Edit Ronald OsumbaSport Edit David KengaEconomics Edit Nduku KilonzoJournalism Edit Vincent Makori Dorcas WangiraPolitics Edit Peter Kagwanja James Ole Kiyiapi Aden Duale Mwangi Kiunjuri 1994 Joshua Kutuny 2006 Abbas Abdullahi Sheikh SirajiSee also EditEgerton University Kenyan Colleges and UniversitiesReferences Edit Commission for University Education Status Of Universities Universities Authorized to Operate in Kenya Status Of Universities Universities Authorized to Operate in Kenya www cue or ke Retrieved 2020 05 25 Vision Mission and Core Values Introducing Moi University Moi University Schools and Colleges College of Health Sciences Moi University Office of the Vice Chancellor Moi University 2020 Retrieved 29 May 2020 School of Agriculture and Natural Resources agriculture mu ac ke Retrieved 2020 05 29 School of Aerospace Sciences aerospace mu ac ke Retrieved 2020 05 29 School of Arts and Social Sciences sass mu ac ke Retrieved 2020 05 29 School of Biological and Physical Sciences biological mu ac ke Retrieved 2020 05 29 School of Business and Economics business mu ac ke Retrieved 2020 05 29 School of Education education mu ac ke Retrieved 2020 05 29 School of Engineering engineering mu ac ke Retrieved 2020 05 29 University Education Joomla Template dentistry mu ac ke Retrieved 2020 05 29 Moi University School of medicine som mu ac ke Retrieved 2020 05 29 Moi University School of Nursing nursing mu ac ke Retrieved 2020 05 29 School of Public Health sph mu ac ke Retrieved 2020 05 29 University Education Joomla Template is mu ac ke Retrieved 2020 05 29 Moi University School of Law law mu ac ke Retrieved 2020 05 29 Moi University School of Tourism Hospitality and Events Management sthem mu ac ke Retrieved 2020 05 29 University Education Joomla Template sgs mu ac ke Retrieved 2020 05 29 Institute of Bio Medical Informatics Moi University 2019 Retrieved 29 May 2020 Institute of Open amp Distance Learning Moi University 2019 Retrieved 29 May 2020 Welcome to Confucius Institute at Moi University Website cimu mu ac ke Retrieved 2020 05 29 a b Campus Guide Archived 2015 03 17 at the Wayback MachineExternal links EditMoi University Nairobi Campus Rongo University college More information about Kenyan Colleges and Universities Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Moi University amp oldid 1117233382, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
