South Eastern Kenya University
South Eastern Kenya University is a fully-fledged Public University which was awarded Charter on 1st March 2013 by His Excellency Hon. Mwai Kibaki, the former President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander in Chief of the Defence Forces.
The University-Main Campus is located in Kitui County in a serene and conducive learning environment, 12 Kilometers off Kwa Vonza Market, along the Kitui-Machakos main road.
SEKU has witnessed tremendous growth and currently offers various certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The University has other campuses namely Kitui Town Campus, Machakos Town Campus, Wote Town Campus, Mtito Andei Campus, and Nairobi Town Campus.
The University Academic programs are offered in the following schools:
- School of Pure and Applied Sciences
- School of Business and Economics
- School of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
- School of Information and Communication Technology
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Water Resources Science and Technology
- School of Environment and Natural Resources Management
- School of Education
- Institute of Mining and Mineral Processing
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Engineering & Technology
The University currently has about 6,000 students registered on the various campuses with the bulk of them being at the University’s main campus. The University has employed qualified teaching members of staff and has invested heavily in infrastructure to offer quality learning, teaching, research, and innovation. The majority of the academic members of staff have at least a Ph.D. degree.
Our ambition is to be a center of excellence in sustainable regional and national development through the advancement and expansion of opportunities for higher education and research in dryland agriculture, forestry, mining, energy, water and environmental sciences with emphasis on arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs); achieved by way of collaboration, community service, participatory approaches, appropriate technology transfer and innovation.
South Eastern Kenya University is committed to providing a quality education that meets the needs of all interested parties through teaching, research, extension, consultancy, and entrepreneurship. Further, the University is committed to quality services and providing a conducive learning environment founded on academic freedom, teamwork, the pursuit of excellence, professionalism and integrity to satisfy all interested parties and comply with legal requirements.
To realize this commitment, the University shall ensure effective communication and continuous improvement of the effectiveness of the Quality Management Systems based on the ISO 9001 – 2015 Standards. The University shall review this policy and established quality objectives from time to time for continued relevance and suitability.
Vision
A globally competitive Centre of Excellence in Teaching, Research Innovation, and Service.
Mission
To provide a quality education through teaching, research, extension, innovation, and entrepreneurship with emphasis on dryland agriculture, natural resources and environmental management.
Core Values
- Professionalism: In all our actions and interactions, we shall maintain ethical behavior, courtesy, and professional etiquette.
- Innovation: Innovativeness shall be the hallmark of our business activities through fostering pro-activeness, creativity, and adaptability to change.
- Integrity: We shall be honest, transparent and accountable always.
- Freedom of thought: We shall promote and defend academic freedom.
- Teamwork: We shall maintain a sense of unity and of common interests and responsibilities.
- Respect and conservation of the environment: We shall strive to respect and protect the natural and working environment.
Quality Statement
South Eastern Kenya University is committed to providing a quality education that meets the needs of all interested parties through teaching, research, extension, consultancy, and entrepreneurship. Further, the University is committed to quality services and providing a conducive learning environment founded on academic freedom, teamwork, the pursuit of excellence, professionalism and integrity to satisfy all interested parties and comply with legal requirements.
To realize this commitment, the University shall ensure effective communication and continuous improvement of the effectiveness of the Quality Management Systems based on the ISO 9001 – 2015 Standards. The University shall review this policy and established quality objectives from time to time for continued relevance and suitability.
South Eastern Kenya University Campuses
1.South Eastern Kenya University Mtito Andei Campus
Dr. Matheaus K. Kauti has a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies from Tohoku University, Japan (2009). Master of Arts (Urban Geography) from University of Nairobi (2004) and Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honors, Geography Major) from University of Nairobi (1998). He joined South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) in 2010. Dr. Kauti was appointed the Ag. Director, Mtito-Andei Campus in August 2012. Previously he was Chairman, Department of Environmental Science and Technology, School of Environment and Natural Resources Management from 2010 to 2012.
2.South Eastern Kenya University Wote Campus
South Eastern Kenya University Wote Campus is one of the four satellite campuses of the University. The campus is located at Soi Plaza building, 2nd floor, above Equity Bank in Wote Town, the headquarters of Makueni County, and about 140km from Kitui main campus. The campus began its operations in March 2012. Currently, the campus has a student population of 315 who are taking classes in different regular, part-time and institutional-based programs.
3.South Eastern Kenya University Machakos Campus
South Eastern Kenya University Machakos Town campus is located along Ngei road in the serene premises of Kiamba Mall (Naivas Super Centre) 4th floor within the Machakos Central Business District. The central location makes it convenient for the working-class students and those who wish to commute from neighboring towns.
4.South Eastern Kenya University Kitui Campus
Kitui town Campus is located at Kitui town along Kilungya Street on the 3rd and 4th floor Mututo plaza and on the 3rd and 4th floor John Ngonde Arcade, The campus provides regular, part-time, weekend and institution-based modes of study for a certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduates levels.
South Eastern Kenya University Courses
School of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
South Eastern University College Courses – Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
- Bachelor of Science in Dryland Agriculture
- Masters of Science in Agronomy
South Eastern University College Courses – Diploma Courses
- Diploma in Crop protection
- Diploma in Apiculture
- Diploma in Horticulture
South Eastern University College Courses – TIVET Programs
- Diploma in General Agriculture.
- Craft certificate in General Agriculture
Department of Range and Wildlife Sciences
South Eastern University College Courses – Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Science in Range Management
- Bachelor of Science in Dryland Animal Science
- Master of Science Livestock Production System
South Eastern University College Courses – Diploma Courses
- Diploma in Range Management
- Diploma in Animal Health and Production
South Eastern University College Courses – Certificate Courses
- Certificate in Animal Health production
Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
- Master of Science in Agricultural Resource Management
Department of Food Science and Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
South Eastern University College Courses – Diploma Courses
- Diploma in Food Science and Technology
School of Water Resources Science and Technology
- Diploma in Hydrology
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Hydrology and Water Resources Management
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Water Resources and Waste Water Planning and Management.
- B.Sc. in Fisheries Management and Aquaculture Technology
School of Environment and Natural Resources Management
- BSc. in Environmental Conservation and Natural Resources Management
- BSc. in Management of Agro-Ecosystems & Environment
- BSc. in Environmental Management
- B.Sc. in Forestry
- Diploma in Forestry
- Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment & Audit
School of Earth Sciences
- B.Sc. Geology
- B.Sc. Meteorology
School of Pure and Applied Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (B.Sc. Chemistry) and
- Bachelor of Science in Physics
School of Engineering and Technology
- Craft certificate in motor vehicle mechanics
- Craft certificate in electrical installation
- Craft certificate in electrical installation
- Diploma in clothing technology
- Craft certificate in clothing technology
- Craft Certificate in building construction (masonry option)
- Craft Certificate in building construction (carpentry and joinery option)
- Diploma in building construction
School of Business and Economics
- Dilopma in Business Management
- Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management
- Diploma in Public Relations
- Diploma in Sales and Marketing
- Bachelor of Economics
- Bachelor of Economics and Statistics
- Bachelor of Procurement and Supply chain Management
- Bachelor of commerce
- Masters in Business Administration
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Dip. in Social work and Social Development)
- Bachelor of Arts in Gender and Development
- Bachelor of Arts , Social Work
School of Information and Communication Technology
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (Under Development )
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Diploma in Information and Communication Technology ( KNEC)
School of Education
- Bachelor of Education (Arts)
- Bachelor of Education (Science)
South Eastern Kenya University Contacts
South Eastern University College
Kitui Town
P.O. Box 170, Kitui 90200
Tel: O20-2531395, 2413859
Mobile: 0717-066706, 0716-673463
E-mail: info@seuco.ac.ke
Website: www.seuco.ac.ke
Machakos Campus
P.O. Box 2643 – 90100
Machakos County, KENYA
Tel: +254 728 744 488
machakoscampus@seku.ac.ke
Wote Campus
P.O. Box 441 – 90300
MAKUENI, KENYA
Tel:+254 704 122 140
wotecampus@seku.ac.ke
Mtito-Andei Campus
P.O. Box
KITUI, KENYA
Tel:+254 731 435 934
mtito-andeicampus@seku.ac.ke