Machakos University

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Machakos University
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MottoElimu na Ustawi
Motto in English
Education and Prosperity
Type Public
Established1957;67 years ago (1957)
Academic affiliations
ACU, IUCEA, AAU
Chancellor Dr James Mworia
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Joyce Jepkirui Agalo
Administrative staff
1,000+ by 2023
Students11,000+ by 2023
Location, ,
1°23′3″S37°49′46″E / 1.38417°S 37.82944°E / -1.38417; 37.82944 [1]
CampusMain Campus
Colors   Patriarch
  Gamboge
  White
Nickname Machaa
Sporting affiliations
Shanghai University of Sport
Website www.mksu.ac.ke
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Location of Machakos University

Machakos University [2] is a public university in Machakos, Kenya. Founded in 1957 as a Technical Rural Training School by the colonial government, it was later renamed Machakos Technical and Trade School in 1958, Machakos Technical School in 1967, and Machakos Technical Training Institute (MTTI) in 1987. [3] In 2011, the institution was upgraded to Machakos University College through Legal Notice No. 130, and it was chartered as a fully-fledged public university on 7 October 2016. Today, the university is located one kilometer from Machakos City along Machakos/Wote Road.

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History

Machakos University was founded in 1957 as a Technical Rural Training School by the then colonial government. It was converted into Machakos Technical and Trade School in 1958, Machakos Technical School in 1967, and Machakos Technical Training Institute (MTTI) in 1987.

MTTI was acknowledged for having a strong background in Engineering and Technology, Hospitality and Tourism. [4] The institution was upgraded to Machakos University College through Legal Notice No. 130, on 16 September 2011. The journey towards achieving a full University status started in earnest right at the inception.

Machakos University was chartered on 7 October 2016. [3] Formerly, it was a constituent college of Kenyatta University. The University has a strong pedagogical premise for quality teaching and training in order to achieve its mandate of ensuring accessible, affordable, flexible and relevant academic programmes for the changing socio-economic and other societal needs.

Student Life

Machakos University offers a diverse campus life that provides students with numerous opportunities for personal growth, social interaction, and extracurricular involvement. The university has a diverse student body, with students from different parts of Kenya and other countries.

The university offers a variety of clubs and societies that cater to a range of interests, including sports, music, drama, debate, and entrepreneurship. Students can also participate in cultural events and celebrations, such as the annual Cultural Week, which showcases the diverse cultures of the students and staff. [5]

Machakos University has a range of sports facilities, including a fully equipped gym, sports fields, and courts for basketball, volleyball, and netball. The university participates in various sports competitions, both locally and internationally. [6]

Administration and Organization

Machakos University is governed by a council appointed by the Kenyan government, which oversees the activities of the university. The council provides strategic direction, exercises control, and remains accountable.

The university is headed by the vice-chancellor, who is appointed by the council. The current vice-chancellor of Machakos University is Prof. Joyce Agalo. The university also has three deputy vice-chancellors responsible for administration, planning and finance,research, innovation and linkages and academic and student affairs. The current deputy vice-chancellors are Prof Mugendi M'rithaa, Prof. Peter Mwita and Prof. James Muola, respectively. [7]

Machakos University comprises several schools and departments that offer a variety of academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The schools and departments are:

School of Agricultural Sciences, Environment and Health Sciences

School of Business, Economics, Hospitality and Tourism Management

School of Education [10]

School of Engineering and Technology [11]

School of Humanities and Social Sciences [12]

School of Pure and Applied Sciences [13]

Collaborations

Machakos University has established strategic partnerships and collaborations with various local and international institutions to enhance its academic and research programs. These collaborations are aimed at facilitating the exchange of knowledge, skills, and resources and promoting academic excellence. The university has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and entered into other partnership agreements with the following institutions:

These collaborations have contributed to the growth and development of Machakos University's academic and research programs and have provided valuable opportunities for students and staff to interact with a diverse range of scholars and practitioners. [14]

Controversy

Use of student's image in advertising

In October 2021, a former Machakos University student, Catherine Njeri, filed a petition alleging that the university used her image in an advertisement without her consent. [15] Njeri claimed that the use of her image violated her fundamental right to privacy and human dignity, as well as her intellectual property rights. Machakos University admitted to using Njeri's image but claimed that it does not engage in commercial or profit-oriented activities. On August 3, 2022, the High Court in Machakos ordered the university to pay Njeri Sh700,000 for violating her intellectual property rights, right of publicity, and personal rights. [16]

Academics

Machakos University Academic Division is composed the schools below:


Machakos University gate in 2016 Machakos University gate.jpg
Machakos University gate in 2016

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