Chuka University Explained

Chuka University
Motto:la|Sapientia divitia est
Mottoeng:"Knowledge Is Wealth"
Type:Public
Pushpin Map:Kenya
Coordinates:-0.3194°N 37.6583°W
Campus:Rural
Chairman:Reuben Indiatsi Nasibi
Chancellor:Kabiru Kinyanjui
Vice Chancellor:Henry Mutembei[1]
Students:18,000 (2022)[2]
City:Chuka
Country:Kenya
Former Names:Chuka University College

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 172km (107miles) northeast of Nairobi, the country's capital city. The elevation of the university campus is approximately 2000m (7,000feet) 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.[4] President Mwai Kibaki, the country's head of state granted full university charter status to Chuka University on 8 January 2013.[5]

Campuses

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

Education and Resources Development

Business Studies

Arts and Humanities

Engineering, Science, and Technology

School of Law

School of Nursing

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Prof Henry Mutembei Appointed New VC Chuka University After Prof Erastus Njoka's Exit . The Voice Daily Kenya . 6 June 2023 . 26 October 2024 . Meru, Kenya.
  2. Web site: New hands to steer Chuka University as long-serving VC joins politics . . 7 March 2022 . Alex Njeru . 26 October 2024 . Nairobi, Kenya.
  3. Web site: Chuka University conducts training on mental wellness, investments to boost productivity . . 19 June 2024 . David Mutwiri and Blaise Gitonga . 24 October 2024 . Nairobi, Kenya.
  4. Web site: About Chuka University . 24 October 2024 . Chuka University . 24 October 2024 . Chuka, Kenya.
  5. Web site: Chuka University Artwork . 2023 . The Eastern Newspaper . Chuka University . 24 October 2024 . Meru, Kenya.
  6. Web site: Community requests Ruto to upgrade campus to university . October 2023 . . Phares Mutembei . 24 October 2024 . Nairobi, Kenya.
  7. Web site: Animal Science. 2020. Chuka University. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511173121/https://www.chuka.ac.ke/faculty/view/26 . 2020-05-11 . 29 May 2020.
  8. Web site: Plant Science. 2020. Chuka University. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511182643/https://www.chuka.ac.ke/faculty/view/32 . 2020-05-11 . 29 May 2020.
  9. Web site: Agricultural Economic AgriBusiness & Agricultural Education. 2020. Chuka University. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511175158/https://www.chuka.ac.ke/faculty/view/28 . 2020-05-11 . 29 May 2020.
  10. Web site: Environmental Studies & Resource Development. 2020. Chuka University. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511173321/https://www.chuka.ac.ke/faculty/view/27 . 2020-05-11 . 29 May 2020.
  11. Web site: Education. 2020. Chuka University. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511191316/https://www.chuka.ac.ke/faculty/view/25 . 2020-05-11 . 29 May 2020.
  12. Web site: Business Administration. 2020. Chuka University. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511191306/https://www.chuka.ac.ke/faculty/view/19 . 2020-05-11 . 29 May 2020.
  13. Web site: Management Science. 2020. Chuka University. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511174646/https://www.chuka.ac.ke/faculty/view/20 . 2020-05-11 . 29 May 2020.
  14. Web site: Social Science. 2020. Chuka University. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511191733/https://www.chuka.ac.ke/faculty/view/21 . 2020-05-11 . 29 May 2020.
  15. Web site: Humanity. 2020. Chuka University. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511173342/https://www.chuka.ac.ke/faculty/view/24 . 2020-05-11 . 29 May 2020.
  16. Web site: Biological Sciences. 2020. Chuka University. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511175205/https://www.chuka.ac.ke/faculty/view/31 . 2020-05-11 . 29 May 2020.
  17. Web site: Physical Sciences. 2020. Chuka University. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511182349/https://www.chuka.ac.ke/faculty/view/30 . 2020-05-11 . 29 May 2020.

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