Motto Invent your future Established 1999 | Type Private University Administrative staff 250 | |
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Chancellor Prof. Susan Alfano, PhD Address P.O. Box 2768 - 00200, City Square, Nairobi., Nairobi, Kenya | ||
Zetech University, is a Private University located in Nairobi, Kenya. Zetech was founded by Engineer Ken Mbiuki in 1999 and is registered by the Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology.
Contents
- History
- Nairobi Campuses
- Thika Road Campus
- Library
- Academic Programmes
- Student Governance
- Religion
- References
It collaborates with the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology offering various programs from the institution and now offers their own University programs as well.
The university comprises five schools: School of Media Arts and Design, School of Hospitality and Tourism, School of Business, School of ICT and Engineering and School of Development Studies.
The current Chancellor is Professor Susan Alfano and the Vice Chancellor is professor Edwin K. Wamukoya.
History
Although Zetech University was officially founded in 1999, Ken Mbiuki had been offering basic IT training in his dorm room since 1997, where he operated under the name Zenith Technologies while pursuing his undergraduate studies at the University of Nairobi. At the time, computing technology was fairly new in Kenya.
In 1999 Ken Mbiuki leased office space in Summit House and registered an academic institution under the name Zetech College - a fusion of the words 'Zenith and Technology'. The College initially offered purely I.T. based courses and has slowly grown over the years.Seven years ago, they began their journey towards university status. Today we are celebrating this milestone following the accreditation of Zetech University to a fully fledged university by the Commission for University Education.
Nairobi Campuses
Zetech University currently has four main campuses within Kenya's capital city of Nairobi.The University's main campus,is located off Thika road,in Ruiru town.While the other three are located within the CBD in Nairobi Town:
Thika Road Campus
The newly structured state of the art University Complex in RuiruThe Thika Road Campus marks the transition of the College into a fully fledged chartered University that will offer Degree courses and Award students a Zetech University Certificate upon the successful completion of their curriculum.
Library
The 750-seater capacity library in the newly proposed Zetech University facility serves as Zetech's main Library, superior facilities including an expansive 3 floor library fitted with an all round digital experience. The library can hold up to a total of 750 students at one go and is expected to provide the ultimate room for a thorough academic research. The facility comprises approximately 2,500 titles and incorporates computer-based learning support facilities to provide access to up-to-date research information. Also the library features Wi-Fi Internet Access as well as an automated Integrated Library System. [] The same library collections are also housed in its Pioneer campus Library.
Academic Programmes
Zetech University offers a wide range of Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Degree programs from various accrediting and examining bodies.
Student Governance
The Zetech University student body is governed by the Zetech Students' Association (ZESA) which provides student representation within and outside the College. The Association is instrumental in bridging the gap between the University management and students.
Religion
The Universities mandate is primarily the pursuit of secular education. The institution, however, generally subscribes to values of the Christian Faith. Students from diverse religious backgrounds shall be allowed to practice their Faith without hindrance, so long as these practices do not make demands on, or interfere with the smooth running of University operations, and University academic programs in particular. All students are expected to accord due respect and exhibit tolerance towards members of the different faiths amongst them.