Introduction

The role of the information professional has continually been changing over the years and has progressively evolved into information management roles which have necessitated new skill requirements such as information search skills, research skills, IT skills, transferable and soft skills that are generic; and cut across disciplines including communication, management, leadership and   entrepreneurship. The programmes in the School of Information Science has been designed to address these challenges.

Vision

To be recognized Regionally, Nationally, and internationally as an Interdisciplinary programme of excellence   in   Information Sciences.

Mission

To Educate Information Professionals   and Consumers to Live, Work, and Flourish in a Dynamic Information Society through Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Innovation.

Objectives

The quality objectives of the Department of information Sciences are to:

  1. To increase innovation in teaching, research, and service; foster transparency; and remain accountable to key stakeholders.
  2. To enhance the pre eminence of the department's reputation and visibility, and to attract and retain diverse high ranking teaching staff.
  3. To advance the department   diversity and multicultural and global perspectives.
  4. To further community engagement, social responsibility, information literacy, and equity of access to information.
  5. To offer an innovative and relevant curriculum for the undergraduate programs.
  6. To advance the use and Innovation of Information and Communication Technologies.

Programmes

Certificate Courses

  1. Certificate in Information Technology

Diploma Programme

  1. Diploma in Information Technology

Undergraduate Programmes

  1. Bachelor Science Degree in information Sciences
  2. Bachelor of Science Degree in Informatics
  3. Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science  

Summary of Admission Requirements

Programme                                                    Requirements Duration Mode of Study Tuition
BSC Information Science
  • C+ (plus) in KCSE with C+ (plus)in Mathematics  and English 
  • Diploma in Information Technology  with credit may be admitted in second year  
4Years Regular 79000/=Per Year
Bsc Computer Science
  • C+ (plus) in KCSE with C+ (plus)in Mathematics  and English 
  • Diploma in Information Technology  with credit may be
  • admitted in 2nd  year
 4years Regular 79000/=Per Year
Bsc in Informatics
  • C+ (plus) in KCSE with C+ (plus)in Mathematics  and English 
  • Diploma in Information Technology  with credit may be
  • admitted in 2nd  year
 4years Regular 79000/=Per Year
Diploma in Information Technology
  • C- (Minus) in KCSE
  • Certificate in IT with a Pass
 2years Regular 55000/=Per Year
Certificate in Information Technology
  • D+(Plus) in KCSE
 4Month Regular 35000/=Per Semester  

Teaching Staff

Henry Lucheli Lusala  PhD  Information Science Kisii University (Ongoing), Msc Information Science  BSC. Moi University.

Joseph Mbugua Chahira PhD Computer Science Meru University (Ongoing),  Msc Data Communication Kenya College Of Accountancy University.BED  Catholic University.

Mogendi E. Mosomi  PhD  Computer Science Beijing Institute of Technology (Ongoing), Msc. Computer Science  Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University (Agra), B.Sc.  Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University (Agra).

Mathew Ayal Phd S Communiocation  Studies JKUAT (Ongoing) MA Communication Studies University Of Nairobi .B ED  University Of Nairobi.