Chuka University
Former names | Chuka University College |
|---|---|
| Motto | Latin: Sapientia divitia est |
Motto in English | "Knowledge Is Wealth" |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2004 |
| Chairman | Reuben Indiatsi Nasibi |
| Chancellor | Kabiru Kinyanjui |
| Vice-Chancellor | Henry Mutembei[1] |
| Students | 18,000 (2022)[2] |
| Location | Chuka ,,Kenya 00°19′10″S 37°39′30″E / 0.31944°S 37.65833°E |
| Campus | Rural |
| Website | chuka |
  Location in Kenya | |
Chuka University is a public university in Kenya.[3]
Location
The main university campus is located in the town of Chuka, in Tharaka-Nithi County, along the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya. This location is along the Nairobi-Meru Highway, approximately 172 kilometres (107 mi) northeast of Nairobi, the country's capital city.[4] The elevation of the university campus is approximately 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) above mean sea level.
History
The institution was established on 27 September 2004, by Egerton University Council, as a campus of that university. In 2007, through legal notice No. 161 of 2007 the campus was transformed into "Chuka University College", the successor of the former Egerton University Eastern Campus College, Chuka.[5] President Mwai Kibaki, the country's head of state granted full university charter status to Chuka University on 8 January 2013.[6]
Campuses
- Main Campus
- Igembe Campus[7]
- Embu Campus
- Chogoria Campus
- Town Campus
- Nairobi Campus
Leadership
Professor Erastus Njoka was the university's first vice chancellor, serving in that capacity for the 17 years from 2004 until 2022, when he left to join Kenyan elective politics. He was succeeded in acting capacity by Professor Dorcas Itsusa, who previously served as the deputy vice chancellor for academic affairs, research and student affairs.[2] In June 2023, Professor Henry Mutembei was named as the new substantive vice chancellor, having previously served as deputy vice chancellor for administration, finance, planning and development.[1]
Faculties
Agriculture and Environmental Studies
- Animal Science[8]
- Plant Science[9]
- Agricultural Economic Agribusiness and Agricultural Education[10]
- Environmental Studies and Resource Development[11]
Education and Resources Development
- Education[12]
Business Studies
Arts and Humanities
Engineering, Science, and Technology
School of Law
School of Nursing
See also
References
- ^ a b "Prof Henry Mutembei Appointed New VC Chuka University After Prof Erastus Njoka's Exit". The Voice Daily Kenya. Meru, Kenya. 6 June 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ a b Alex Njeru (7 March 2022). "New hands to steer Chuka University as long-serving VC joins politics". Daily Nation. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ David Mutwiri and Blaise Gitonga (19 June 2024). "Chuka University conducts training on mental wellness, investments to boost productivity". Kenya News Agency. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ "Road Distance Between Nairobi City AND Chuka University Main Campus" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ "About Chuka University". Chuka University. Chuka, Kenya. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ Chuka University (2023). "Chuka University Artwork" (PDF). The Eastern Newspaper. Meru, Kenya. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ Phares Mutembei (October 2023). "Community requests Ruto to upgrade campus to university". The Standard (Kenya). Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ "Animal Science". Chuka University. 2020. Archived from the original on 11 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ "Plant Science". Chuka University. 2020. Archived from the original on 11 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ "Agricultural Economic AgriBusiness & Agricultural Education". Chuka University. 2020. Archived from the original on 11 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ "Environmental Studies & Resource Development". Chuka University. 2020. Archived from the original on 11 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ "Education". Chuka University. 2020. Archived from the original on 11 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ "Business Administration". Chuka University. 2020. Archived from the original on 11 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ "Management Science". Chuka University. 2020. Archived from the original on 11 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ "Social Science". Chuka University. 2020. Archived from the original on 11 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ "Humanity". Chuka University. 2020. Archived from the original on 11 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ "Biological Sciences". Chuka University. 2020. Archived from the original on 11 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ "Physical Sciences". Chuka University. 2020. Archived from the original on 11 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
External links
- Chuka University Official Page
- Plans For 15 New Public Universities To Boost Places As of 9 February 2013.
