Moi University
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Moi University is a university in Eldoret, western Kenya. It is one of seven national higher education institutions, the others being the University of Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta University, Maseno University, Egerton University, Western University College of Science and Technology and Kenyatta University. It was established in 1984 by the Moi University Act of Parliament after recommendations from the Mackay commission. As of 2007 it had over 20,000 students of whom 17,086 were undergraduates, and operates 8 campuses and 2 constituent colleges.
The university emphasises science and technology over arts. It has the following schools:
- School of Agriculture and Biotechnology
- School of Economics and Business Management
- School of Education
- School of Information Sciences
- School of Engineering
- School of Science
- School of Natural Resources Management
- School of Medicine
- School of Dentistry
- School of Public Health
- School of Law
- School of Environmental Studies
- School of Arts and Social Sciences
- School of Human Resource Development
The campuses:
Main Campus Chepkoilel Campus Town Campuses
Satellite Campuses:
- Nairobi Campus
- Kitale Campus
- Kericho Campus
- Mount Kenya Campus
- Southern Nyanza Campus
Constituent Colleges
- Kabianga University College
- Narok University College
VISION
To be recognised nationally and internationally as the University of choice in nurturing innovation and talent in science, technology and development.
MISSION
To preserve, create and disseminate knowledge and conserve and develop scientific, technological and cultural heritage through quality and relevant teaching and research; to create a conducive working and learning environment; and work with government and private sector for the betterment of society.
CORE VALUES
We promote and defend academic freedom, scholarship and relentless search for truth. We foster teamwork, collaboration, creativity and innovation, effective communication, tolerance, perseverance and a culture of peace. We embrace excellence, openness, consultation and consensus building, efficiency and effectiveness. We practise professionalism, meritocracy, exemplary leadership, equality, integrity and social justice. We maintain a sense of self respect, discipline, responsibility, Institutional loyalty and national patriotism.
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