Egerton University

Egerton University is a public university in Kenya. It is the oldest institution of higher education in Kenya. Location The main campus of the university is located in Njoro, a small community approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi), southwest of the town of Nakuru. This is located approximately 182 kilometres (113 mi), by road, northwest of Nairobi, the capital and largest city in Kenya. History The school was founded in 1939, and was originally named Egerton Farm School. It was established by a large land grant of 740 acres (3 km²) by Maurice Egerton, 4th Baron Egerton of Tatton. The school's original purpose was to prepare white European youth for careers in agriculture. By 1955, the name had changed to Egerton Agricultural College. A one-year certificate course and a two-year diploma course in agriculture were offered. In 1958, Lord Egerton donated another 1,100 acres (4.5 km2) of land. Soon afterwards, the college opened its doors to people of all races from Kenya and other African countries. In 1979, with support from the Government of Kenya and USAID, the college expanded yet again, becoming part of the University of Nairobi system. In 1987, the college was recognized as a chartered public university. University ranking Ranked First (1st) in Kenya on Impact Ranking by webometrics (July 2021 Rankings) University governance Office of the Chancellor The University Council The University Management Board (UMB) The University Senate Campuses Egerton University has three campuses, one of them being a constituent college. The main campus is based at Njoro and houses the faculties of Agriculture, Arts & Social Sciences, Education & Community Studies, Engineering & Technology, Environment & Resources Development, Science & Veterinary Medicine. The Kenyatta Campus is located 5 kilometres (3 mi) from Njoro Campus and houses the School of Open and Distance Learning (SoDL) programmes. Nakuru Town Campus College, which is the only University's Campus College and hosts the Faculties of Commerce, Health Sciences and Law. Directorates and boards Institutes of Egerton University The Institute of Women, Gender and Development Studies (IWGDs) Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development Confucius Institute Schools School of Open and Distance Learning (SoDL) Faculties of Egerton University The University has ten (10) faculties, subdivided into fifty three (53) academic departments offering programmes at diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels: Faculty of Agriculture Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Faculty of Commerce Faculty of Education and Community Studies Faculty of Engineering and Technology Faculty of Environment and Resource Development Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of Law Faculty of Science Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery Academic departments The Academic Departments responsible for teaching and learning. Research departments Administrative departments Courses offered The university offers many academic programs. Students can receive a three-year diploma, a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or a doctorate (PhD). In 2004, the university established a partnership with Western Michigan University that allows students to complete half of their degree at Egerton and finish their studies at WMU in a choice of computer science, engineering and business administration. Flagship research projects Chemeron Dryland Research Training & Ecotourism Centre - DRTEC Njoro River Rehabilitation Project Agro-Science Park. Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa's Growth and Development (TAGDev) Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Agriculture and Agribusiness Management (CESAAM) Faculty of Law Legal Aid Project (FOLLAP) Notable alumni Samuel Atandi, member of the national assembly Mercy Chebeni (born 1992), accountant and Orange Democratic Movement politician Hon. Joshua Irungu, Governor Laikipia County. Hon. Amb. Ukur Yatani Kanacho, Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury & Planning, Kenya. Dr. Chris Kiptoo, Principal Secretary National Treasury. Prof. John Krop Lonyangapuo, Second governor of West Pokot county Hon. Salim Mvurya, Governor, Kwale County, Kenya. Joseph Nguthiru, UN Young Champion of the Earth, and Obama Leader. Hon. Frederick Sumaye, Former Prime Minister, Tanzania. Mr Peter Tabichi, Winner of the global prize for the world's best teacher and one of the TOP most influential Africans. Hon. Anne Waiguru, former Cabinet Secretary and Governor of Kirinyaga County. See also List of universities in Kenya Education in Kenya Egerton family Lord Egerton Castle References External links Official website