Maseno University Kenya

Where is Maseno University Kenya? This page is answering all the questions you may want to ask about this university in Kenya. Maseno is one of the best public universities in Kenya. Maseno University is a university based in Maseno, near Kisumu, in Kenya and was founded in 1991. It is one of the seven public universities in Kenya.

The University is located in Maseno Township along Kisumu-Busia road, some 25 km from Kisumu City and 400 km west of Nairobi.

It has two campuses: the Kisumu campus and the Main campus. The Main campus is located along Kisumu-Busia road, while the Kisumu campus is located in Kisumu City.

The name "Maseno" was coined by Rev. J.J. Willis out of the name of a tree known in local dialects as "Oseno" or "Oluseno" that stood next to the spot where the first missionaries in the region erected their base.

   Courses offered at Maseno University Kenya

The University offers undergraduate and post-graduate programs in different disciplines :-

• Bachelor of Economics(Economics)
• Bachelor of Arts(Psychology)
• Bachelor of Science(Applied Computer Science)
• Master in Counselling Psychology(Counselling Psychology)
• Master of Arts(Religion)
• Bachelor of Science(Computer Science)
• Bachelor of Education(Science)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science(Computer Science)
• Master of Arts(Philosophy)
• Bachelor of Arts(International Relations)
• Bachelor of Business Administration(Business Administration)
• Bachelor of Science( Information Systems & Technology)
• Bachelor of Science(Bsc)
• Bachelor of Science(Acturial Science)
• Bachelor of Science(Applied Statistics)
• Logistics( )
• Bachelor of Education(Special Education)
• Bachelor of Science(Biomedical Science & Technology)
• Bachelor of Arts(Interior Design)
• Bachelor of Arts(Drama & Theatre Studies)

Application Procedure

1. DOWNLOAD & PRINT application forms , OR

2. OBTAIN application forms from the Office of the Registrar, Academic Affairs, the Office of the Principal, Kisumu City Campus College, or the Office of the Coordinator, Homa-Bay Campus, OR

3. APPLY ONLINE: 

Upon payment of a non-refundable Application Fee of Ksh. 1,500/= at the banks indicated, completed Application Forms will be submitted alongside the bank deposit slips to the Office of the Registrar, Academic Affairs, the Office of the Principal, Kisumu City Campus College, or the Office of the Coordinator, Homa-Bay Campus.

If applying online, applicants will be required to upload a scan of the bank deposit slip for the application fee.

Banks:

Main Campus

National Bank of Kenya: Acc. No. 0123027213000, Kisumu

Equity Bank: Acc. No. 1120297065141, Luanda

Kisumu City Campus College

Kenya Commercial Bank: Acc. No. 1101561076, Kisumu

Homa-Bay Campus

Co-operative Bank of Kenya: Acc. No. 01129013524801, Homa-Bay

More About Maseno University in Kenya

It is a fully government accredited University, enacted by an Act of Parliament in 1991.

In 2000 Maseno University was enacted to be a fully fledged university. At the December 2008 Graduation Ceremony, H.E. the President of Kenya, Hon. Mwai Kibaki, appointed Professor Frida Karani, PhD, as the second Chancellor of Maseno University, after the expiry of the tenure of Mr. William Wamalwa.

The new Chancellor was honoured by Maseno University, receiving the Doctor of Education honoris causa of Maseno University before presiding over the 9th Graduation Ceremony on 17th December 2009.

Kisumu Hotel is a property that was acquired by the University in 2004. The bed space has doubled from the original 40 to 80 rooms.

The Hotel has enabled the University offer one of the best training programs in Eco-tourism, Hotel and Institution Management in Kenya.

Campus life

Student Accommodation

The location of Maseno in a rural environment makes provision of accommodation a critical component of Student Welfare.

In this regard therefore the University has been quite focused in increasing the number of accommodation facilities to allow as many students as possible to have an opportunity to stay on campus

In this regard, the University has constructed self-catering accommodation units  which will not only curb accommodation crisis but also encourage responsibility and discipline in students.

Apart from the daily programmme of lectures, this new accommodation concert will enable students to run their own schedule for the study and meals respectively.

Student Counseling 

The University has a full-fledged Counseling Units which caters for all students who may require counseling. Three trained counselors support the services of the Unit.

Games and Sports.

Maseno University has some of the best field game facilities in the region. The climate allows for evergreen playing fields events.

There is an Olympic size stadium which is the envy of many. Students are encouraged to participate in the games.

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