KCA University

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KCA University
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Type private
Established1989 Kenya College of Accountancy
2007 Jackson university
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Isaiah Wakindiki
Location,
1°15′11″S36°51′36″E / 1.252936°S 36.860136°E / -1.252936; 36.860136
Website https://www.kcau.ac.ke

KCA University (KCAU) is a private, non-profit institution, founded in July 1989 as Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA) by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) to improve the quality of accountancy and financial management training in the country. KCAU is located on Thika Road in Ruaraka, Nairobi, Kenya. [1] The institution also maintains satellite colleges under the School of Professional Programmes in Nairobi CBD Githunguri, Kericho, Eldoret, Kisumu, Amagoro, and Kitengela.

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History

Following a study by Chart Foulks Lynch CIPFA in the UK, Kenya College of Accountancy was founded in 1987-88. The study concluded that the Kenyan economy required an additional four hundred qualified accountants yearly. From an initial enrollment of 170 students in 1989, the student population has increased tremendously over the years and now stands at over 20,000 enrolled annually. [2]

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KCA University main campus

KCA applied to the Commission for Higher Education (CHE) for university status in the year 2000 and on July 26, 2007, CHE awarded KCA a Letter of Interim Authority (LIA). Operations then began at KCA University. [2]

Faculties and programs

Schools

Degree programs

Diploma programs

Certificate programs

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References

  1. "Commission for University Education - Status Of Universities (Universities Authorized to Operate in Kenya) - Status Of Universities (Universities Authorized to Operate in Kenya)". www.cue.or.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
  2. 1 2 http://www.kca.ac.ke/index.php/about-kcau/kcau-at-a-glance-about-kca-university-239 Archived 2012-12-19 at archive.today , KCAU At A Glance.