Zetech University
| Motto | Invent your future |
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| Type | Private University |
| Established | 1999 |
| Chancellor | Prof. Susan Alfano, PhD |
Administrative staff | 250 |
| Address |
Thika Road, Ruiru 1°15′47″S 36°48′13″E / 1.2630°S 36.8036°ECoordinates: 1°15′47″S 36°48′13″E / 1.2630°S 36.8036°E |
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Zetech University is a private university located in Kenya.[1] Zetech was founded by Engineer Ken Mbiuki in 1999 and is registered by the Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology.[2]
It collaborated with the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology to offer various programmes from the institution and now offers its own university programmes.
The University comprises: School of Business and Economics, School of ICT and Engineering, School of Hospitality and Tourism, School of Education and Social Arts and the Department of Media Arts and Design.
The current chancellor is Professor Susan Alfano, and the Vice Chancellor is Prof. Njenga Munene.
History
Although Zetech University was officially founded in 1999, Ken Mbiuki had been offering basic IT training in his dorm room since 1997, where he operated under the name Zenith Technologies while pursuing his undergraduate studies at the University of Nairobi. At the time, computing technology was fairly new in Kenya.
In 1999 Ken Mbiuki leased office space in Summit House and registered an academic institution under the name Zetech College – a fusion of the words 'Zenith' and 'Technology'. The college initially offered purely I.T.-based courses and has slowly grown over the years. It is now accredited as Zetech University by the Commission for University Education.
Campuses
Zetech University's main campus is located off Thika road in Ruiru, about 20 km from capital city of Nairobi:
Thika Road Campus
The structured state-of-the-art University Complex in Ruiru, the Thika Road Campus, marks the transition of the college into a fully fledged chartered university that will offer degree courses and award students a Zetech University Certificate upon the successful completion of their curriculum. Officially launched by the President of Kenya H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta, the complex is a home away from home for students.
Library
The 750-seater capacity library in the newly proposed Zetech University facility serves as Zetech's main Library, superior facilities including an expansive 3 floor library fitted with an all round digital experience. The library can hold up to a total of 750 students at one go and is expected to provide the ultimate room for a thorough academic research. The facility comprises approximately 2,500 titles and incorporates computer-based learning support facilities to provide access to up-to-date research information. Also the library features wi-fi Internet access as well as an automated Integrated Library System.[3] The same library collections are also housed in its Pioneer Campus Library.
Academic Programmes
Zetech University offers a wide range of certificate, diploma, and degree programmes to government sponsored and privately funded students. Committed to providing quality education to provide quality education to thousands of students from Kenya and beyond, the ISO 9001:2015 certified institution has invested in a skilled and experienced faculty team to ensure students enjoy the Zetech Experience. Additionally, the institution has ultra modern facilities to creating an amicable and rewarding learning experience for all students.
The University also provides digital learning through the Zetech Digital School to allow students from other countries to access quality higher education at their convenience.
Student life
Student Governance
The Zetech University student body is governed by the Zetech University Students' Association (ZUSA), which provides student representation within and outside the institution.
Sports and Recreation
The school offers football and basketball teams. Other sporting activities that students heavily engage in include Rugby, Netball and Chess. The football team is the reigning Universities and Colleges Football Leagues champions and the trophy in 2011 and 2012 seasons. The university Basketball team is the reigning DSTV Kenya Basketball Federation Division One champions and play in the national men’s Kenya Basketball Federation League.
Clubs and Societies
- Information Technology club
- Innovation and mentorship hub
- Engineering club
- Entrepreneurs club
- Hotel Club
- Tourism club
- Journalism club
- Community Development club
- Arts club
Health and counseling
The university offers a Health and Counseling Centre which operates as a single service provider for professional medical and counseling services to students. The facility is open from 8am to 6pm and can handle emergencies such as chest pain, seizures, and injuries.
Religion
The Universities mandate is primarily the pursuit of secular education. The institution, however, generally subscribes to values of the Christian Faith. Students from diverse religious backgrounds are allowed to practice their faith without hindrance, so long as these practices do not make demands on or interfere with the smooth running of university operations, and university academic programs in particular. All students are expected to accord due respect and exhibit tolerance towards members of the different faiths.
References
- ↑ Edith Fortunate (March 13, 2011). "Zetech started in campus room". Daily Nation.
- ↑ "Businessman behind thriving Zetech University". The Star.
- ↑ "Zetech University Automates Library". Zetech University. Retrieved 2014-05-17.