A Newsletter of JaramogiThe Oginga Odinga Oasis University of Science and Technology A Publication from the Office of the Vice- Chancellor December 2018
6th Graduation Ceremony
Oasis of Knowledge Our Vision A beacon of excellence and global leader in University Education for Sustainable Development
Our Mission To provide quality education that nurtures creativity and innovation through integrated training, research and community outreach for advancement of humanity
Core Values Fairness Professionalism Equity Transparency and Accountability Integrity Meritocracy
Our Motto
Oasis of Knowledge
2 December 2018 The OASIS Published by Contents The Office of the Vice- Chancellor Corporate Communications Department 4-5 Honouring Great Kenyans Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology 4 His Excellency the President Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta C.G.H, P.O Box 210-40601, Bondo Tel: +254 57 250 1804 President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in- E-mail: [email protected] Chief of the Defence Forces
Copyright 5 The Rt.Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, E.G.H JOOUST 2018 All rights reserved 6 Message from the Chancellor
Editor 7 Message from The Cabinet Secretary, Education Keziah Ogada 8 Message from The Office of the Chairman of Council Editorial Team Prof. Owino Rew Dr. Walter Akuno 9 Message from The Vice - Chancellor Naftali Osika Rejoice Gudu 10 Divisions Briefs Kevin Onyango 13-20 Schools and Campuses Briefs Photography Godfrey Binaisha 23 Directors and Co-ordinators The Editorial Team welcomes briefs, comments, articles or news on topical issues. 25 “With her: A Skilled Girl force”
P.O. Box 210 – 40601, Bondo, Kenya, 28 JOOUST holds 1st Scientific Health Conference Tel: +254 57 250 1804 Email: [email protected] 29 JOOUST Council Holds Senior Staff Engagement
30 University Shines Yet Again at Kisumu ASK Show We acknowledge the contributions from the various, Deans, Directors and Coordinators, Divisional Heads, staff and the students’ body. 31 University Clinches Top Positions in Performing Arts
32 Launch of Disability Awareness Project in Siaya
33 Academic Programmes
December 2018 3 HONORING GREAT KENYANS
H.E. HON. UHURU KENYATTA C.G.H., President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces
H.E. Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta’s’ pragmatic work transcends the borders of individual spheres of academic disciplines and finds diverse and far-reaching practical applications. At the core of all the works is the integration of scientific thinking and methodology in analysing societal problems and generating well thought out solutions for the advancement of humanity and contribute to global development, especially in biodiversity, food security, spatial management of human settlement, world peace and security, promotion of the blue economy, improvements on human health, creation of wealth among all citizens and respect for all gender.
H.E. Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta has supervised the implementation of a new government administrative unit of Counties, which replaced the previous unit of Provinces. He has also tactfully dealt with the complaints of poor governance, corruption, and insecurity. Further, he has spearheaded various development projects as defined in the Vision 2030, notably the LAPSET, SGR, national road networks, housing projects and the Big Four Agenda, which have spurred a new paradigm of development in the country. H.E. Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta rekindled public administration and governance through initiating various policies and declarations which have brought new directions and revived the zeal for a new order of doing things. Head of this is the Mwongozo code of governance which has provided a framework within which government officers are accountable in the delivery of services to the public. For the show of exemplary patriotism, dedicated service to this country and the world of humanity, the University’s Senate wishes to decorate, H.E. Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, on this occasion of the sixth graduation with the Conferment of Doctor of Sciences Honorary Degree (Honoris Causa).
4 December 2018 HONORING GREAT KENYANS
THE RT. HON RAILA AMOLO ODINGA, E.G.H., H.E. HON. UHURU KENYATTA C.G.H., Former Prime Minister of The Republic of Kenya President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces
H.E. Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta’s’ pragmatic work transcends the borders of individual spheres When the writing of the Kenyan political history is finally complete, one name will be of academic disciplines and finds diverse and far-reaching practical applications. At the emblazoned in bold: Raila Amolo Odinga. It goes without saying that the Rt. Honourable core of all the works is the integration of scientific thinking and methodology in analysing Raila Amolo Odinga has earned recognition both at home and on the global arena for his societal problems and generating well thought out solutions for the advancement of immense contributions towards the expansion of the democratic space in Kenya and the humanity and contribute to global development, especially in biodiversity, food security, region. Indeed, the charismatic leader has remained the constant face of democratic spatial management of human settlement, world peace and security, promotion of the promotion within the contemporary African context that has witnessed the emergence of blue economy, improvements on human health, creation of wealth among all citizens more tolerant regimes over the years. and respect for all gender. The Rt. Hon Raila Amolo Odinga has consistently struggled for a new constitutional order H.E. Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta has supervised the implementation of a new government that would radically change the nature of governance in this country. It is on this basis that administrative unit of Counties, which replaced the previous unit of Provinces. He has he advocated for a devolved governance structure that would ensure social equity and one also tactfully dealt with the complaints of poor governance, corruption, and insecurity. in which all would share both the responsibilities and benefits of nationhood without excluding Further, he has spearheaded various development projects as defined in the Vision any segment of the society. Guided by the values and principles of social democracy and 2030, notably the LAPSET, SGR, national road networks, housing projects and the Big the humanness, The Rt.Hon. Raila Odinga has been particularly concerned about the Four Agenda, which have spurred a new paradigm of development in the country. oppressed, the poor, inequity in the distribution of public resources and the voiceless majority. H.E. Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta rekindled public administration and governance through Here then is a nationalist who has walked the journey of academic, public service, initiating various policies and declarations which have brought new directions and revived entrepreneurship, liberator of the oppressed; Herein is an eminent African statesman. His the zeal for a new order of doing things. Head of this is the Mwongozo code of governance vision and the struggles continues to contribute immensely to the development of education, which has provided a framework within which government officers are accountable in socio-economic and political welfare of this great country, Kenya. These are qualities and the delivery of services to the public. triumphs that we in academia are proud to be associated with. For the show of exemplary patriotism, dedicated service to this country and the world It is, therefore, owing to his immense contributions in promoting industry, infrastructure, of humanity, the University’s Senate wishes to decorate, H.E. Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, settlement, sciences, environmental conservation and his international recognition that the on this occasion of the sixth graduation with the Conferment of Doctor of Sciences University’s Senate wishes to decorate The Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga on this occasion Honorary Degree (Honoris Causa). of the sixth graduation with the Conferment of Doctor of Sciences, Honorary Degree (Honoris Causa).
December 2018 5 Message from the Chancellor
am elated to preside over this 6th Graduation Ceremony of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology. ICongratulations to the 2018 2nd Cohort for the hard work and commitment that has culminated in today’s celebration. To your parents, guardians and mentors, we continue to thank you for the continued support to your children and the University, without your support we could not have been seated here today. Let me take this opportunity to congratulate His Excellency, Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, C.G.H, President of the Republic of Kenya and the Rt. Hon Raila Amolo Odinga, E.G.H, for being conferred with Doctor of Sciences (Honoris Causa) Degrees. We appreciate and acknowledge the role played by His Excellency, The President Uhuru Kenyatta and the Rt. Honorable Raila Odinga in shaping socio-economic space and peace in the country. The focus on the conferment of the Honorary Degree marks a major turning point for the university. This therefore acts as a mark of growth for the institution. This is the second graduation in a year, which is a remarkable effort as students do not have to wait for too long to graduate. The University has given you the graduands, all the necessary skills you need to be able to perform optimally in the job market. Use your intellect to create job opportunities. Let what you have been taught work for you in providing the necessary solution for socio-economic development. Be good representatives of the University and role models in your respective places of engagement. While the current trends in higher education gravitate towards the fields of science and technology, it is just as important as ever to keep in touch with changes in learning trends and to forecast possible future growth. The state of our workforce depends on how higher learning adapts to the changing needs of the workplace and those who fail to adapt to these shifts may be left in the digital dust. Thank You and God bless you all! Dr. Vimal Shah, CBS, MBS CHANCELLOR
6 December 2018 Message from the Cabinet Secretary
that they are towering icons in Kenya.
There is no doubt that the achievements witnessed here today is a reflection of good governance and management practices engaged by the University Council and Management, as well as the commitment from Senate, staff and students.
The University has a task to observe quality, through review of curriculum that meets industry needs on the basis of regular stakeholder consultation, and to implement practical components in addressing the knowledge and skills gaps in the job market.
I appeal to our universities to curve out their identities and niches through specific areas of specialization. I am delighted to note that Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology is keen on food security. By establishing a Centre of Excellence in sustainable use of insects as food and feeds, the University directly contributes to food security. This World am delighted to congratulate graduands of Bank funded Africa Centre of Excellence in Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science Sustainable Use of Insects as Food and Feed Iand Technology on this occasion of the 6th project has put the name of the University on the graduation ceremony. I want to join the entire global map. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University fraternity in celebrating this momentous occasion. As you engage in such commendable activities, you should know that the Ministry of Education is Let me also take this opportunity to congratulate committed to providing the appropriate support and His Excellency, Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, President an enabling environment to enhance the potential of the Republic of Kenya and Commander in of Universities to grow into credible Institutions Chief of the Defence Forces and Right Honorable that produce high caliber skilled labor into the job Raila Amolo Odinga, E.G.H, for the conferment m a r k e t . of Doctor of Sciences (Honoris Causa) Degrees. Indeed, we take note of their resilience and Thank you and God bless you all! immense contribution towards expanding Kenya’s democratic space. The University has Amb. (Dr.) Amina C. Mohamed, EGH, CAV, captured the spirit loud and clear by summing up Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education
December 2018 7 Office of the Council Chairman
It is a great privilege for this management of University funds growing university named after to guarantee financial stability one of the founding fathers and sustainability. We are one of this great nation, Jaramogi among the few universities who Oginga Odinga, to share this have managed to remit all our historic moment in the History of statutory deductions and ensure the nation. that we meet all our financial obligations as required by the The University Council law. continues to lay great emphasis on research and innovation. As the university Council, we We are continually encouraging have continuously made a our students to be creative and concerted effort to deliver on the come up with innovative ideas commitments that the University that will propel them and the has made to the people of university to global standards. Kenya and the academia at large. We undertake to address, The University Master plan in the best way possible, the am delighted to welcome (2013-2065) and Strategic challenges facing the University. th Iyou all to the 6 graduation Plan (2016-2021) provide the Once again, may I wish all the ceremony of Jaramogi Oginga framework on which steady graduands a prosperous life in Odinga University of Science progress towards a world class the future. and Technology. On behalf of University is anchored. In the the University council, may I take current (2018/2019) financial Thank you. God bless Kenya, this opportunity to congratulate year, the University underwent God bless JOOUST! the graduands for your transition and certification to perseverance and dedication ISO 9001:2015 to safeguard Amb. Steven Loyatum that has enabled us gather here provision of quality services to Ag. Chairman of Council today. Let me take this early all interested parties. opportunity to congratulate His Excellency, Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta We will not relent on our quest to President of the Republic of have quality service delivered to Kenya and Commander in Chief our clients, majorly the students. of the Defence Forces and the The University through the Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, Council, with the support of the E.G.H, for the conferment of Management Board continues Doctor of Sciences (Honoris to oversee the prudent Causa).
8 December 2018 Message from the Vice-Chancellor
I would like to sincerely welcome contributing significantly to the and congratulate His Excellency, realization of the Government’s Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, C.G.H, 4- plan agenda are, the School President of the Republic of of Agriculture and Food Kenya & Commander in Chief Sciences, School of Public of the Defence Forces and the Health, School of Spatial Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga, E.G.H, Planning and Natural Resource for their conferment of Honorary Management and the School of Doctor of Sciences Degrees Engineering. We are re-aligning (Honoris Causa) of Jaramogi our academic programmes Oginga Odinga University of and research activities to the Science and Technology. This “Big Four Agenda” for National is indeed a privilege and a great development so as to anchor honor. them with the industry.
t is with a great pleasure that It the first time the University We have endeavored to bring Iwe welcome you to Jaramogi is holding two graduation you on a journey of experiences Oginga Odinga University of ceremonies in a year. This 2nd which help you to grow and Science and Technology’s 6th cohort of graduating students transform. To the graduands, Graduation ceremony. A warm has increased from 1300 during we have endeavored to bring welcome to our distinguished our 5th Graduation to 1984 you on a journey of experience guests for availing time off your this 6th Graduation. As the which help you to grow and busy schedules to celebrate University Management, we are transform. The whole University with us. satisfied with the progress so far celebrates with you. We are made in key strategic areas. We proud of your achievements. Let me congratulate the have made significant strides But there is much more to graduands for the hard work and our commitment to making do, and today marks a new and determination that has a university with a difference beginning. In conclusion, I call made us gather here. I want to remains absolute. Management each of you to action, to go out thank the parents and guardians has remained a strong team from here, with confidence, with for the support accorded to and we have had a strong our blessings and best wishes, the students in enabling them council with members highly and work actively towards living complete their academic studies experienced in our business. a good and generous life. successfully. I want to thank We wish you a merry Christmas the entire University fraternity The University is wake to the and a happy new year. led by the Council, Senate, Big Four Agenda as espoused Thank you and May the Lord Management Board and staff by His Excellency Ho. Uhuru bless you! for the immense contribution Kenyatta, President of the in directing the students to a Republic of Kenya. Among Prof. Stephen Agong’, PhD, FAAS successful conclusion. some of the schools that are Vice - Chancellor
December 2018 9 Divisions Briefs
Division of Academic Affairs Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs-2013) and the December, 2018. These great Africa Union Agenda leading achievements put JOOUST to the empowerment of our in a strategic global position graduands. in offering quality University Education and diversifying The University provides a our academic resources in serene environment for training transforming the society. It is and research and it will continue worthwhile noting that since we to partner with key stakeholders got chartered in 2013, we have in ensuring that our students are held six successful graduations provided with the best University with a remarkable growth in Education. the numbers of graduands. Prof. Benson Estambale, PhD. We began with 429 graduands May I also thank the parents MBChB, DTM&H, MKNAS Ag. Deputy in May 2014, the growth has and guardians for the support Vice-Chancellor, Academic Affairs steadily scaled to 1984 to-date. accorded to our graduands that enabled them finish their various As a beacon of excellence programmes. May the Almighty take this opportunity to and global leader in university God bless the work of your congratulate the December, education and sustainable hands. I2018 graduands on this development, the University auspicious occasion. The through its talented and Finally, the University Year 2018 is a unique one in dedicated teaching staff, has provides a hub for academic the history of our University developed market driven excellence both nationally and given that during the same academic programmes that internationally and with a focused year we were able to hold two answer to the call of the teaching staff, our motto of graduation ceremonies, one in Kenya Government’s big being an “Oasis of Knowledge” March, 2018 and the second in four agenda; vision 2030; is securely anchored.
Graduation Statistics
Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 March, December, Total 2018 2018
No. of Graduands 429 920 1062 1289 1444 1984 7128
Dr. Walter Akuno. PhD Registrar, Academic Affairs
10 December 2018 Division of Research, Innovation and Outreach (RIO)
Sustainable use of Insects as we have collaborated with many Food and Feeds (INSEFOODS), other stakeholders including the the Directorate of Enterprise Kenya Industrial Property Institute Services and the Directorate of (KIPI) leading to the successful Partnerships and International launch of the Technology and Affairs. With this expansion, RIO Innovation Support Centre (TISC) has up scaled its activities in used to support staff and students order to see the University fulfil its to access information and seek mandate of conducting research guidance on patents and patent and community service. Through registration. As a part of knowledge guidance of members of staff in the sharing process, the Division is Division, researchers and students planning to host a 2nd International can now be facilitated to patent Scientific Conference in March their innovations. Arrangements 2019 which will showcase what Prof. Benson Estambale, PhD. are underway to commercialize the University has in addition to MBChB, DTM&H, MKNAS Deputy Vice- some of the patented innovations. learning from other partners. Chancellor, Research, Innovation & In RIO, we pride in community Outreach outreach programmes. This is Generally, the Division of RIO is exemplified by the numbers of taking strides to facilitate activities public exhibitions, shows and aimed at helping JOOUST achieve conferences the Division has been targets outlined in its research, he Division of Research coordinated. This year alone, we innovation and community Innovation and Outreach (RIO) have participated in two important outreach agenda. We are confident wishes to congratulate all the T regional agricultural shows which that this year’s graduating group graduands as the University marks include the Kisumu ASK Show will uphold the University’s core the 6th Graduation Ceremony. and the Nairobi International values in fulfilling their obligations Driven by the desire to excel in Show. We have also participated using the acquired knowledge and research, and community outreach, at the Commission for University skills to enhance community and the Division is responsible for Education (CUE) as well as the Lake national development. building capacity for researchers, Region Economic Block (LREB) students and the community. In Exhibitions and Conferences. In addition, the Division is responsible addition, our collaboration with for mobilizing resources for the County Government of Siaya University. enabled us to host the Siaya Symposium and Cultural Festival In the current financial year, the as well as the 1st Siaya County Division has expanded in structure Health Conference that was and staff. It now comprises of the aimed at contributing towards Centre for Research, Innovation universal healthcare, part of the and Technology (CRIT), the CS. Dr. Patrick Akhaukwa, PhD Government of Kenya’s affordable Africa Centre of Excellence in Registrar, Research, Innovation & healthcare agenda. Similarly, Outreach
December 2018 11 Division of Planning, Administration and Finance (PAF)
The division oversees the prudent management of University funds to guarantee financial stability and sustainability. The completion and commissioning of new the Teaching and Research Laboratory Complex will greatly enhance research and training activities in the University. Commencement of three new additional capital projects namely Tuition Block, Research Centre and Administration block will further boost provision of world class higher education environment to our students and other stakeholders.
This Graduation is our mark of approval for a quality product delivered to the market. As a Division, it confirms establishment of adequate and effective systems in the delivery of University mandate. To the new graduates, you are our quality products ready Prof. Francis O. Anga’awa PhD, to utilize the ingredients (newly acquired knowledge) Ag. Deputy Vice - Chancellor, to better yourselves and make a better world. May Planning, Administration & your graduation be the beginning of all your dreams Finance coming true. Good luck and congratulations. raduation heralds an ending to years of brilliant academic effort. The Division of Planning, GAdministration and Finance (PAF) is proud to be associated with the graduates for achieving this commendable accomplishment.
To ensure training and qualification of our graduates, the Division is charged with providing qualified personnel and infrastructure to support the system CS. Rosemary Ngesa and processes. To this end the division guarantees Registrar, Planning & Administration effective utilization of human and capital resources in the realization of the University’s mandate.
The University Master plan (2013-2065) and Strategic Plan (2016-2021) provides the framework on which steady progress towards a world class University is anchored. In the current (2018/2019) financial year, the Division led the University through the transition and certification to ISO 9001:2015 to safeguard provision of quality services to all interested parties. C.P.A Joseph M. Ndiku Chief Finance Officer
12 December 2018 Schools Brief
Dean, School of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Two regional programmes: PhD and curricula for higher agricultural education to MSc in Food Security and Sustainable promote sustainable agricultural systems. Agriculture have attracted several students SAFS is comprised of Department of from Africa. Plant, Animal and Food Sciences; and Department of Agricultural Economics Agriculture is a proven path to prosperity. and Agribusiness Management, which All efforts are directed towards building offer undergraduate and postgraduate a significant asset-base of technologies, programmes. Two regional programmes: competencies, knowledge and PhD and MSc in Food Security and partnerships across agri-value chains that Sustainable Agriculture have attracted Prof. Reuben O. Mosi are matched with tested models to guide several students from Africa. In the School agricultural transformation. In an effort programmes students are encouraged to to respond to emerging development exercise creativity and learned knowledge, challenges, the School of Agricultural and and skills to address agri-food systems. Food Sciences (SAFS) has continued The students are exposed to internships to review its curricula and develop new in centers of excellence in the country and programmes relevant to national and are facilitated to undertake their industrial global needs. SAFS is making significant attachment with the institutions that have strides in developing innovative agricultural state of art research facilities.
Dean, School of Biological and Physical Sciences
that of the University and this is reflected in Prof Martin Onani, a stakeholder and the activities that run in the faculty through collaborator, from South Africa took part the two departments, Biological Sciences in a key university activity of program and Physical Sciences. development and student mentorship. He addressed the students made ways for The school endeavors to improve the some of them to visit Universities in the quality of teaching and research to staff south for postgraduate work. Similarly, the and graduate students through regular school also benefited from Prof Ephraim training on modern research techniques Vunain from Malawi. With visitors from and equipment such as the Infrared Gas China, we look forward to serious cotton Prof. Regina Nyunja Analyzer (IRGA) GFS 3000 IRGA, a modern research and molecular work come to technique for detecting and quantifying fruition. We proudly present our PhD concentrations of diatomic gases. student in China Richard Magwanga who Recently the School received support Recently the school received support emerged the best overall international through donations worth over 30MKsh of equipment for Chemistry laboratory from through donations worth over 30MKsh of student with over 10 publications to his German donors, a further 50MKsh worth of equipment for Chemistry laboratory and, credit. Another PhD student Ms. Maria equipment for Biology Laboratory from yet a further 50MKsh worth of equipment Usagi represented our school in Ethiopia another Germany donor and more for the for Biology Laboratory from Germany for a training and was able to win a research Physics labs from the United States. donors and more for the Physics labs award. We congratulate them for boosting from the United States. We are grateful to our international image. The School of Biological and Physical our partners in Research both local and Sciences mission and vision resonates with international for this kind gesture.
December 2018 13 Dean, School of Engineering and Technology
The School of Engineering and Technology contents, our alumni are well placed and provides quality academic training and most of them are reported to be working in pursues innovative research to respond critical areas of our national economy, e.g. to global challenges, with a commitment Energy and Construction. The school has to nurture a culture of innovation and established strong local and international knowledge co-production. To support collaborations through various research its academic programmes, the school projects and partnerships to facilitate has two departments; Department of students’ as well as staff’s technical Civil Engineering and Construction exposure to create greater opportunities Dr. Michael Oloko Management, and Department of for innovation and technical advancement. Agricultural Engineering and Energy For continuous improvements from time to Technology. Over the last four years, time, the school reviews and upgrades its the School has produced graduates in programmes to meet requirements for the The School is keen on connecting the following programmes; Bachelor of Commission for University Education as engineering science and technology Science in Construction Management, well as the necessary regulatory bodies. to industrial development to foster both Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy The following academic programmes are economic and social development as Technology and Management, and Diploma being developed and will be launched soon evidenced in its out-reach activities in Building and Civil Engineering. Backed after the approval processes; Bachelor addressing emerging issues relating to by highly qualified staff and practical of Science in Civil Engineering, BSc in University niche areas of energy and water. experience imparted into the students by Agricultural Engineering, BA in Architecture the deliberately designed programmes’ and BA in Building Economics.
Dean, School of Health Sciences
There are two departments within the School populations. Whereas the core mandate of Health Sciences, each offering degree for Biomedical is to equip graduands programmes leading to various health with knowledge and skills to be able to care professions. These departments are: plan, conduct and evaluate experiments Public Health and Community Health & and to comply with health and safety Development and Biomedical Sciences. regulations and research and interpret scientific literature. The School has the The main objective of the department of following academic programs: Certificate Public Health and Community Health & Programmes: Certificate in Community Prof. Fred Amimo Development is to prepare graduates for Health and Development. Diploma the health sector and the society who are Programmes: Diploma in Community able to carry out investigation, control, Health and Development, Undergraduate The School is bound to grow by leaps and eliminate and prevent environmental health Programmes: Bachelor of Science in bounds as it graduates fully baked health problems and their potential risks. The role Community Health and Development practioners who are well prepared to offer of the department is to train Public Health and Bachelor of Science in Public Health. first hand services to humanity. Officers [Environmental Health Officers] Post Graduate Programmes: Master and Public Health Technicians, Community of Public Health- Health Promotion and The School of Health Sciences, leans on Health Officers and Community Health Epidemiology and disease control options, the University’s philosophy and Mission Assistants to be change agents in the field Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, which is to provide a holistic approach to of environmental health as part of the health Master of Science in Epidemiology and service to humanity mediated by sciences sector main objective to promote and Biostatistics, PhD in Public Health. and technology. improve the health status of the Kenyan
14 December 2018 Dean, School of Informatics and Innovative Systems
and contributing to the local society and quality teaching and learning materials. industry. SIIS offers the following programmes; PhD in Business Information Systems, PhD in A number of our faculty and postgraduate Information Security Audit, PhD in IT and students have received major research Management, PhD in Health Informatics; grants from the DAAD and National Masters in IT Security and Audit, Masters Research Fund. These are significant in Information Systems, MSc. In Health achievements that provide excellent Information Systems; Bachelors of Science opportunities for our students to engage in Computer Security and Forensics, Dr. Silvance O. Abeka in basic and applied research. A Bachelor of Science in Business Information number of our students have also been Systems, Bachelor of Science in Library involved in different Cyber Security boot and Knowledge Management, Bachelor The School has set up an ultra-modern camps and hackathons sponsored by of Computer Science and Technology, e- Learning laboratory of its kind in this International organizations such as IBM Bachelor of Software Engineering; region using n- Computing technology where they managed to scoop first and Diploma in Linux Engineering, Diploma with a powerful visualizer to aid lecturers third positions this year. Our collaborators in Information Technology; Certificate in in delivering quality teaching and learning include; ICT Authority, Telkom Enterprise, Computer Technology and Applications; materials. Commonwealth of Learning, University of Certifications in Computer (ICDL, CCNA, Cambridge, Africa China Business Forum CISA). We are currently working on The School of Informatics and Innovative (ACBF), ISACA, IBM, CISCO. We are proud other undergraduate programmes in Systems (SIIS) aims at developing human to have set up an ultra-modern E- Learning Telecommunications, Mobile Computing resources based on modern Information laboratory of its kind in this region using and Data Analytics which will be rolled out technology, spreading research over the N- Computing technology with a powerful soon. world in collaboration with local industry, visualizer to aid lecturers in delivering
Dean, School of Mathematics and Actuarial Science
far received employment in lucrative work Management and School of Agricultural & places. Food Sciences.
The School offers Bachelor of Science The School has highly qualified and in Actuarial Science, Masters in Applied dedicated members of staff who are Mathematics, Applied Statistics and Pure committed to research, teaching and Mathematics. The Ph.D. courses offered outreach. In the Financial Year 2017/2018, are in Applied Mathematics, Applied the research team under the leadership Statistics and Pure Mathematics. of the Dean conducted a short course Currently, BSc. Mathematical Sciences, training on statistical Data Analysis with R Prof. Omolo Ongati BSc. Applied statistics with Computing and SPSS where a total of forty (40) staff and BSc. Financial Mathematics are being members and students were trained. The Graduates from this School have proven to developed. The School of Mathematics Graduates of BSc Actuarial science have be very competitive in the market offers services to other Schools like; the following prospective job opportunities School of Education, School of Health in the industry: Insurance, Retirement The School of Mathematics and Actuarial Sciences, School of Biological and Physical Benefit Schemes, Healthcare, Regulatory Science is a unique school that is proficient Sciences, School of Engineering, School of Authority, Investment Banking, Merchant in teaching and research. The graduates Informatics & Innovation Systems, School Banking, Commercial Banking among from this School have proven to be very of Humanities & Social Sciences, School others. competitive in the market and have so of Spatial Planning & Natural Resource
December 2018 15 Dean, School of Spatial Planning and Natural Resource Management
programs: MSc Integrated Water Resources Challenges Research Fund for Sustainable Management and BSc in Fisheries and Development programme 2018 award to the Sustainable Aquaculture Technology; University of Sheffield UK in collaboration Produced a University Valedictorian in the with Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of year 2016; Three (3) PhD students have Science and Technology and University of been given scholarships by KLIP and Mistra Cape Town, South Africa (Whose Heritage Urban Futures; Three (3) members of staff Matters? Mapping, Making and Mobilizing have benefited from Post Doc scholarship for Heritage Values for Sustainable Livelihoods in KLIP/Mistra Urban Futures; and Established Cape Town and Kisumu). Dr. Patrick Hayombe collaboration for a short course in Integrated Water Resources Management with East The school has continued to establish Awarded a Global Challenges Research Fund Central University, Ada Oklahoma. collaboration with international universities for Sustainable Development programme for joint research, scholarships, outreach and 2018 by The British Academy to the University The school has been involved in research exchange programmes for staff and students. of Sheffield UK in collaboration with Jaramogi projects i.e. Sustainable Urban Futures These Universities include Chalmers University Oginga Odinga University of Science and funded by Kisumu Local Interaction Platform of Technology and University of Gothenburg Technology and University of Cape Town, (KLIP), one of the platforms of Mistra Urban in Sweden, East Central University Ada South Africa Futures and SIDA. There has also been Oklahoma in the United States of America, involvement in capacity building for geospatial University of Cape Town and University of The School of Spatial Planning and Natural solutions funded by USAID. Collaborations Sheffield in UK. The school has signed a Resources Management strives to promote include; Centre for Urban Studies in Cape Memorandum of Understanding with Saiya integration of natural and social sciences to Town under DFID funded project known as County Government and Regional Centre achieve sustainability in the society. Consuming Urban Poverty, resulting in a book for Resource Mapping and Development titled: Urban Food Systems, Governance and on Geographic Information Systems and In the previous years, the school has Poverty in African Cities Remote sensing and Environmental Systems achieved the following: Development of new The British Academy has awarded a Global Research Institute (ESRI East Africa).
Dean, School of Business and Economics
Management and Economics and the PhD programmes in all the above specified newly created Department of Tourism and options. Hospitality. The School also offers KASNEB Our mission is to train, mold and empower professional programmes and through this students to be responsive to industry linkage JOOUST is a KASNEB Education needs, innovative for job creation and high Centre. The School has qualified, level integrity in the business world. experienced and well trained academic and administrative staffs that are committed to Dr. Michael Nyagol We offer undergraduate and diploma Training, Research and Outreach. degrees in Business Administration, The Bachelor of International Tourism Logistics and Supply Chain Management The School has made a myriads of students from the school in September, and International Tourism Management. outstanding achievements; It was the first 2018 won an Ecowarrior award from The school also offers post graduate school in the entire university to graduate a Ecotourism Tourism Kenya for emerging the programmes which emphasize the valedictorian, the Bachelor of International best under institution category in promoting integration of theory and practice of Tourism students from the school in tourism and culture. knowledge development. The course September, 2018 won an Ecowarrior offered include; Master of Business award from Ecotourism Tourism Kenya The School of Business and Economics Administration (MBA) In Accounting, for emerging the best under institution has three departments; Department of Finance, Strategic Management and category in promoting tourism and culture. Accounting and Finance, Department of Supply Chain Management. It also offers
16 December 2018 Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
global needs. The school gives prominence to such issues as international conflicts, The school of Humanities and Social human rights, ethics, religious traditions of Sciences has three active departments acute contemporary relevance, economic namely Linguistics, Languages, and and educational inclusion, institutions Literature; History, Religion, and and governance networks, social and Philosophy as well as Geography and environmental resilience, changing media, Social Development. As well as being a co- literacy, identities and cultural memories, implementer of the Bachelor of Education linguistic diversity, creative industries, Arts curriculum, the school prides itself Dr. Samwel Okuro cultural heritage, developmental disorders, in developing innovative programmes psychopathologies, psychological which help in the delivery of its core disorders, addiction, and man-machine mandate. Such programmes include BA The school continues to pursue the goal interactions. The school appreciates the in Development and Policy Studies, BA of developing students’ soft skills for the notion that humanities benefit the society in International Relations and Diplomacy, betterment of our society with a special in a number of ways. For instance, they Diploma in County Governance, Diploma focus on social competence, ethical help create tolerance and understanding in Public Administration and Governance, awareness and effective communication among citizens, thereby leading to social and Certificate in County Governance. At skills. cohesion. They further aid decision- the postgraduate level, the school offers making, especially on the complex ethical Masters of Arts and PhD degrees in The School of Humanities and Social issues that confront society as a whole. History, Religion, Geography, Linguistics, Sciences has remained consistent in its In addition, humanities can benefit the Literature, as well as Kiswahili. duty of developing academic programmes society by challenging certain established which respond to national, regional, and positions.
Dean, School of Education
The School of Education has three The school received a research grant departments: The Department of Special of Kshs. 20,000,000 from the National Needs Education and Early Childhood Research Fund spearheaded by the Development (SEND), Department of Department of Special Needs Education Psychology and Educational Foundations, and Early Childhood Development, on curriculum and Educational Management “creating awareness and Participation of that handles teaching Practice, a key Persons with Disabilities in Education and component for teacher trainees. other Community Based Activities”
Dr. Jack Odongo Ajowi JOOUST embraces inclusivity where In addition, the School is in the process students with Special Needs and/or of developing a policy on Humanitarian Disabilities are assisted to access the Assistance for Persons with Disabilities regular curriculum and facilities. The in the University, technology in teaching The School received a research grant School started the JOOUST Special mathematics to learners with Visual of Kshs. 20,000,000 from the National Needs and Sign Language Club which Impairment, and innovation in the use of Research Fund and was spearheaded by has so far graduated students and staff sign language in local contexts. the Department of Special Needs Education on Basic Sign Language. The Club also and Early Childhood Development, on participates in voluntary community “creating awareness and Participation of activities. 350 students from the school Persons with Disabilities in Education and took part in online courses offered by The other Community Based Activities” Humanitarian Leadership Academy and received certificates.
December 2018 17 Africa Center of Excellence in Sustainable use of Insects as Food & Feeds (INSEFOODS)
endeavor,more regional students are likely that of Food and Nutrition Security. to be attracted. In this endeavour,the center has been participating in both Regional and INSEFOODS successfully developed 4 International Trade Fair Shows as a way of quality short courses.The courses were disseminating information and enhancing developed to address the emerging Community Outreach.This has promoted challenges facing the rural households. the Center’s visibility and enhanced 34 local farmers were trained in May collaboration through sharing of dynamic Dr. Darius Andika 2018 as TOTs on short course in rearing novel research findings aimed at solving Director, INSEFOODS crickets for 5 days. It was visualized that agricultural and food challenges in the they would cascade the technology in nation and beyond. The Center plays an essential role in the their neighborhoods, establish rearing generation of new and/or expand existing hub centers in their locations and that this In order to achieve its set targets,the knowledge in modern research and would go alongside improving the food Center has been collaborating with technology in edible insects science to and nutrition security status, enhancing different partner institutions across the enable the University contribute to the their income generation and enabling them continent to explore and gain new ideas country’s Medium-Term Plans,Vision 2030 live above poverty line in the rural settings. and resources critical in enhancing and the Big Four Agenda,particularly that of Each trainee was awarded certificate of implementation of project objectives. Food and Nutrition Security. participation for Jaramogi Oginga Odinga In conformance to this,the Center has University of Science and Technology. partnered with University of Ghana and The Commission for University Education The center aims at developing more short Chinhoyi University of Technology through finally approved the Center programmes courses to meet the market demands and student and staff exchange respectively. after a thorough vetting process.The Africa impart sufficient agricultural knowledge Center of Excellence in Sustainable Use of with an intention of filling the existing Insects as Food and Feeds (INSEFOODS) knowledge gap in the market through now has a total of 51 students with 24% of capacity building. this number being from the region.This is drawn from 2018/2019 academic year. The Center plays an essential role in the generation of new and/or expand Of the total number,the proportion of existing knowledge in modern research female students is 45% to date i.e 23 and technology in edible insects science female students out of 51 total students. to enable the University contribute to the The percentage representation of PhD country’s Medium-Term Plans,Vision 2030 Mr.Peter Arwa in his Cricket farm students under INSEFOODS is 33% with and the Big Four Agenda,particularly during JOOUST Field Day,March,2018 the rest being Msc Students.The center has made substantial progress in attracting students from the region and female students from both local and regional. The female number enrolled is significant considering challenges facing females across the continent.The Center aims at attracting a higher number of females in the subsequent intakes.
The center has strategically developed a number of activities in the subsequent quarters with regional partners such as Chinhoyi University of Technology INSEFOODS with their partner Sigma feeds in an exhibition. and Makerere University.During this
18 December 2018 Office of the Dean of Students
harmony among students, maintenance Achievements: The Enactus club of good conduct and discipline within the members represented the University university premises and beyond. locally and internationally and registered outstanding performance. The University The Dean of Students represents the Choir has actively participated in the department in the University senate, Deans National Public Holidays and The Kenya Committee and University Students’ National Music Festival from the year Disciplinary Committee. Services offered in 2013 to date and have registered sterling this department include: Career placement, performance earning them trophies and Prof. Christopher O. Gor guidance and counselling, handling of certificates. The Theatre team has actively D e a n o f S t u d e n t s general and HELB complaints, coordination participated in the National Drama Festival of student activities (SAJOOUST from the Year 2014 to date and have won Over the years JOOUST students have been elections & Training on leadership skills), trophies for first position and first runners known to be highly disciplined and noted Coordination of Clubs and associations, up. Over the years JOOUST students for peaceful co-existence and maintenance Sports, International student’s services, have been known to be highly disciplined of high academic integrity. Work-study and vulnerable student’s and noted for peaceful co-existence and placements, Inter university outreach maintenance of high academic integrity. The Dean of Students’ office creates an programs, Orientation of first years, Choir enabling environment for the student and Theatre performances and student’s campus life. This entails provisions towards bereavement. student wellness, making sure there is
Message from President, Sajooust
You have set the right path to follow in order “graduands” who struggled and at times to cope with the challenges of campus denied themselves in order to provide life. Learning from you has been our key for their children who may not have had happiness in the University. The light the opportunity to enjoy this privilege. We moments you shared with us comrades applaud you dear parents. will be dearly missed. However, time has now come for you to reap what you sowed, As I conclude, on behalf of all comrades, I irrigated and cultivated over your four years want to give special congratulations to His in campus. Let the challenges you faced Excellency the President. Uhuru Kenyatta “Go out there and publicize with pride strengthen and motivate you to acquire the and the Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga for what you have acquired from the “Oasis of virtue of being silent harbors of solutions to the Conferment of Doctor of Sciences Knowledge”. situations in life. Degree that they are getting today and the exemplary leadership they have shown in We give special thanks to Almighty Father Go out there and publicize with pride Kenya and the great Continent of Africa. for the gift of life and good health that He what you have acquired from the “Oasis has granted to us this far. On behalf of of Knowledge”. Uphold high standards God bless you all, God bless JOOUST! the Student Governing Body, SAJOOUST, of discipline, hard work and the spirit of Congress Persons and all students of brotherhood that you’ve always shown. Mr. PETER OORO. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Build connections and be our good SAJOOUST PRESIDENT. of Science and Technology, I take this ambassadors as you join the job market. opportunity to congratulate our graduands. I also appreciate our parents as special
December 2018 19 CAMPUSES
Our academic staff continues to inspire KISUMU CAMPUS Kenyans to do the best research, and our students are clearly the best and their time you spent at JOOUST as some of the impact on the community will be warmly best years of your life; building friendships, appreciated long after they leave JOOUST. achieving sporting and cultural highs, and 2018 was not without changes, notably yes, completing your degree. These are all one of bidding farewell to the St. Stephens, things to celebrate. Many of you, I hope, ACK Diocese where we have been since will choose to come back to JOOUST 2012, and now welcome our new home at the former Shady Gardens Academy, Dr. Benard Momanyi for your postgraduate degree, and may in time join our researchers in trying to along Ojijo Oteku Rd in Millimani. I hope Associate Dean solve some of the problems facing Kenya, all new students, staff and prospective clients will find a warm home with us Congratulations to all graduands! The Africa and indeed the whole world. In this at our new premises for many years to 2017/18 academic year has been a respect, I have to congratulate everyone, come. We welcome all of you back to our momentous year for JOOUST Kisumu especially those postgraduate students serene campus as postgraduate students, Campus. I trust that you will look back at who are graduating from our campus and researchers and mentors. To those who this point as a milestone in your own life. who helped us collectively produce several are leaving us, I say thank you, until we see For many of you, this graduation represents publications. I would like to extend a vote you again, because you will always have the culmination of many years of lectures, of thanks to the parents, sponsors, and a place in our hearts for you. Come back tutorials, assignments, and the dreaded friends of all our graduates. Your support soon, our doors are always open. “exams”. and encouragement have enabled these graduates to stand tall, so take a collective I hope, however, that you will also look at the bow and bask in their achievements.
KISII CAMPUS live in and study. The campus is focused on creating meaningful environment that support your growth and development. experience, and welcomes students from Priorities include providing safe and over 10 counties to a university campus facilitating experiences to assist you in setting, with an atmosphere that is both your understanding of self and others. academic and lively. The campus has good learning facilities including a library, access The Campus offers programmes in to well-equipped computer room, spacious six schools as below: In the School of classes for studying, good cafeteria, Education. School of Humanities and grounds with ample parking, beautiful Social Sciences, School of Informatics Dr. Henry Onderi and tranquil gardens that enhance the & Innovative Systems, School of Health Director peaceful and serene environment in which Sciences, School of Business & Economics teaching and administrative buildings are and School of Mathematics and Actuarial JOOUST Kisii Campus is built on two surrounded by green open spaces, fields Sciences. and half acres of land and is less than 25 and well-manicured glass. minutes’ walk from Kisii town center, at the In its less than seven years of existence, Former St. Stephens Teachers Training While studying at JOOUST Kisii Campus, the campus has experienced tremendous college- Daraja Mbili in Kisii Town, Kisii you will discover it is the perfect student growth in student population from less County. environment to get to know everyone than 50 in 2012 to the current 1300 as at and become part of an interdependent the start of September 2018. JOOUST Kisii Campus offers a true campus institution. It is definitely a great place to
20 December 2018 NAMBALE CAMPUS
Nambale Campus is situated in four schools: School of Business and Nambale Township, 121 kilometers Economics, School of Humanities and from the JOOUST main campus. The Social Sciences, School of Education vision of the campus is to be a leading and School of health Sciences. The campus for training, research and campus is in a serene environment innovation. and has a modern library that serves The Campus offers undergraduate, as a hub of knowledge dissemination Diploma and graduate programs. The to the student body and the community campus runs programmes offered at large. Prof.Michael Okwara, on full-time, Institutional Based and Director weekend intensive modes to our clients. The programmes are run by
BOARD OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
The Board of Postgraduate Studies Sciences, Biological and Physical Sciences, coordinates postgraduate programs in Business and Economics, Humanities and JOOUST. The University offers cutting Social Sciences, Education, Informatics edge postgraduate teaching and research and Innovative Systems, Health Sciences, training, leading to world-class degrees. Mathematics and Actuarial Science, and The candidates are exposed to a rich Spatial Planning and Natural Resource program of coursework augmented by Management. Our postgraduate research work in terms of thesis and project programmes are formulated in a manner Prof. Dennis Ochuodho work. Our programs are competitive, that the graduates are market-demand Director preparing candidates for a wide range of oriented, with the capacity to understand job opportunities in the academia, public and solve current challenges but also with service, management, social work and a foresight to future opportunities and many other fields. Programs are offered possibilities. from the Schools of Agricultural and Food
December 2018 21 THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
continue in its endeavor to develop quality our noble duty to impart information literacy information and knowledge resources skills to all our users to enable them access that support the core business of the and utilize the large amounts of information university which is teaching, learning, resources available on the web through research and community outreach. We our library. We will continuously scan the will remain steadfast in ensuring that technological environment to scout for new our electronic resources are accessible and powerful technologies that will enable Dr. Festus Ng’etich both on campus and off campus. We will our library users to benefit from information maintain our partnership with schools discoveries of and beyond the 21st Century. University Librarian and their departments to ensure that the Once again, may I take this opportunity It gives me great pleasure to congratulate core and supplementary texts specified to wish you an enjoyable graduation you all on this memorable day of your in the curricula documents are acquired ceremony and a successful career in the graduation ceremony. There is no doubt and made accessible. While we pursue future. The Library fully equipped you with that JOOUST Library through its seamless an aggressive information collection information and knowledge literacy skills service delivery made a remarkable development for the library, we call upon that are competitive knowledge economy. contribution towards this achievement. Our our university professors and lecturers As we release you today into the job and dedicated library team was always ready to share their research outputs through entrepreneurial industry, JOOUST Library and onsite to help you locate and access JOOUST Institutional Repository and other will remain steadfast in its mandate to information resources that you needed to forms of Open Access (OA) technologies acquire, organize and provide unhindered meet the academic requirements for your as a means of improving our visibility and access to quality information resources graduation. Going forward, the library will webometric rankings. We shall continue in that will continue to inspire and facilitate.
JOOUST Students in the library, at Main Campus, Bondo.
22 December 2018 Directors and Co-ordinators
Dr. Benard Muok, Prof. Monica Ayieko, Prof. Anthony Rodrigues Prof. Mildred Ndeda Director, Centre for Research, Director, Partnerships and Director, ICT Director, Gender Innovation and Technology International Affairs Mainstreaming and Development
Prof. Helen Atieno Dr. Pamela Raburu Mrs. Valary Onyango, HSC Dr. Isaya Onjala Director, ACA & DPC Director, Quality Assurance & Director, Sports Co-ordinator, Institute of Cultural Enhancement Heritage & Material Science
Dr. Alice Nakhumicha Dr. Elijah Museve Dr. Lorna Grace Okotto, Dr. Caleb Olweny, Coordinator, University Farms Coordinator, University Coordinator Research Coordinator, Training & Enterprises services Mentorship
Dr. David Ndegwa Mr. Kenneth Aduda Dr. Titus Aminer Coordinator, East Africa Coordinator, Business Coordinator, Teaching and Community Integrated Institute Incubation Examinations Timetabling December 2018 23 Pictorial
The University receives book donations from Text Book for Isiolo Governor, Hon. Mohammed Kuti receives a gift from Dr. Change (T4C). Looking on is Dr. Jonah Kangogo, Council Kamah Rogo during the opening of Siaya County 1st Health Member, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Agong’, Deputy Vice Conference. Chancellor Academic Affairs, Prof. Joseph Bosire and University Librarian Dr. Festus Ng’etich.
JOOUST Theatre Team paints Nyamira town green during an INSEFOODS core team led by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Stephen intensive marketing campaign program, that saw the crew tour Agong’ attend the Africa Centre of Excellence (ACE11) summit in Nyamira, Kisii and Busia Counties. Kigali Rwanda.
The University signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the University Management pay a courtesy call to Prof. Bethwell Ogot Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science to at his home in Yala, Siaya County. foster collaboration in education and research.
24 December 2018 “WITH HER: A SKILLED GIRLFORCE”
This was the theme that Prof. Joseph Bosire, the resonated with the theme of the resonated during this DVC Academic Affairs, who day. years’ Girl child day that represented the Vice Chancellor was celebrated all over the asked the girls to utilize the Among the guests were the world. The event was marked opportunities available for them Deputy Governor Siaya County, with pomp and colour in Siaya to have the best of their dreams Dr. James Okumbe, the 1st Lady County by Dignitaries, schools, in life. He alluded to the fact Siaya County Rosella Rasanga, NGOs and Government officials. that the Girl child is already Prof. Jackline Oduol, Nominated empowered through policies Member of Parliament and Ms. The event hosted by the put in place by the Government Elizabeth Arende, Manager KCB University attracted schools like the gender rule. Prof. Bosire bank Bondo. from around the region in a affirmed that ladies are very celebration that was officially intelligent and can always have The yearly event is organized by graced by Her Excellency, Dr. Ida their way at will. key stakeholders on matters girl Odinga who was the Chief Guest. child in the county and hosted Dr. Ida Odinga encouraged the The event saw various schools by the University through the girls to be ambitious and be that included, Maranda High Gender Mainstreaming and the best version of themselves. School, Lwak Girls, Mbaga Girls, Development Committee Prof. She urged the girls to avoid the St. Oda School for the blind, Mildred Ndeda the Director, easy lure of wealth that that has Bondo Township among others Centre for Gender Mainstreaming recently resulted into deaths of who entertained the guests with and Development and chaired young promising girls. poems, songs and dances that by Dr. Benson Odongo.
Maranda High School band entertain participants H.E Ida Odinga, the Deputy Governor, Siaya County, during the event. Dr. James Okumbe joins the University, NGOs and other partners to celebrate the Girl-Child day.
December 2018 25 VARSITY PARTNERS WITH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF CHINESE ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
he University has signed lastly but not limited, to Agricultural Agong’ and Vice President of a Memorandum of Information. Graduate School of Chinese TUnderstanding with the Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Graduate School of Chinese The Memorandum was signed Sir Wang Chunxia. Academy of Agricultural Science by Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen to foster collaboration in education and research. Through friendly negotiation, both parties agreed to sign the MoU in order to promote the advancement of scholarship and learning and to strengthen the friendship between the people of the two countries.
Both parties agreed to encourage the following activities, exchange of faculty and research scholars, training of students, Joint meeting or workshops, exchange of publications and other education and research information and lastly other academic collaboration agreed by both parties.
Powered by the shared interests in academia, JOOUST and its co- partner shall carry out education and research activities in the following areas: Crop Sciences, Plant Protection, Horticulture, Food Science and Food Safety, Agricultural biotechnology, Agricultural resource and Sustainable development, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering and Mechanism, Agricultural The Vice-Chanchellor Stephen Agong’ presents tokens to the Chinese Economics and Development and delegation when they visited the University.
26 December 2018 Enactus team represents the University in San Jose California JOOUST REPRESENTS KENYA AT ENACTUS WORLD CUP
aramogi Oginga Odinga University burning by production and use of initiatives and projects for the benefit of Science and Technology water hyacinth briquettes. of the society while addressing J(JOOUST) was announced the challenges that face the community. 2018 National Champion during The team participated at the National this year’s Enactus Kenya National competitions for the first time in 2017 “All through the year, the students Exposition. This was held in Pride Inn where they scooped the 2nd position, have volunteered their time and Hotel Nairobi on the 8th of June 2018, much to the surprise of older teams skills to impact lives via community hosting 33 Universities both in the and were nominated the most active development projects, trainings and private and public sectors. JOOUST team. The team’s Faculty Advisor thematic events.” Said Prof. Agong’. Entrepreneurial Action for us All Merrilyn Chizanga Kiaka who is also the Each student led team implements (Enactus) project Panda Kenya, stood founder of Enactus JOOUST Chapter, community development projects, out as the most creative and impactful was nominated the Faculty Advisor of which are then presented to business community oriented project. The team the year. The team was granted a US leaders during the annual Enactus proceeded to represent Kenya in San Dollar 1,000.00 award, by Ford Motor Kenya National Exposition for Jose in the USA for the Enactus World Company Fund last year and this year evaluation. Cup from 9th-11th October, 2018. respectively.
The Panda Kenya project aimed at The Vice-Chancellor supporting current Government efforts Prof. Stephen Agong’ to increase forest cover in Kenya, reiterated the University’s’ improve on community livelihood and commitment to increase food security. Its implementation took forest cover in Siaya County. two phases, rehabilitation of land He said that the University and forests towards increased farm in line with its Corporate productivity; and secondly to provide Social Responsibility the community with a renewable agenda, would strengthen source of energy in offsetting charcoal community oriented
December 2018 27 Participants keenly follow proceedings during the 1st Siaya Health Conference. JOOUST HOSTS 1st SCIENTIFIC HEALTH CONFERENCE he University played host to CDC, CHS, World Vision, KMET, Stephen Agong’ at the Conference, the first Siaya County Health PEPFAR and Impact Research and Prof. Benson Estambale, Deputy TConference themed: “Health Development Organization among Vice Chancellor, Research, Research for Evidence-Based others. Innovation and Outreach, assured Health Care in a Devolved System”. the researchers that the University is The Conference was organized by Prof. Dr. Kama Rogo a lead Health ready for any meaningful research The County Government of Siaya Consultant for the World Bank partnership that would make a through its’ Health Department. termed Siaya as a county with positive impact in the community many firsts. Prof. Rogo challenged and beyond. Speaking during the official Siaya professionals to lead by opening of the event at the example by giving back to their The three-day event brought University’s Assembly Hall, the homeland the top expertise they together academia and health Chief Guest H.E Dr. Mohamed Kuti, have. “Siaya is known to be the professionals in the Health Sector the Governor Isiolo County, who home of brains. Most respected from all over the Country. also doubles up as the Chairman health professionals of Health Committee in the come from Siaya. Council of Governors, applauded It therefore beats the organizers of the conference reasoning that terming it a move in the right we still lose our direction and challenged other members even from counties to learn from Siaya. simple diseases like malaria.” Posed Speaking during the event, Dr. Prof. Rogo as he James Okumbe, Siaya County gave his Key Note Deputy Governor noted that the address at the County had engaged various Conference. partners in its quest to address Health concerns within the County. While representing the Isiolo Governor, H.E Mohamed Kuti inspects display stands during the Health Conference at the University. Among the partners are PATH, Vice- Chancellor, Prof.
28 December 2018 JOOUST COUNCIL HOLDS SENIOR STAFF ENGAGEMENT LUNCHEON
JOOUST Council welcomed the going Council Chairman Dr. Walter and support they have continually University’s Management organs Ongeti congratulated the university accorded the University since led by the University Management staff for a job well done in the past they came in office. Echoing the Board, Senate, Committee of Deans financial year and encouraged chairman of council’s statement, of Schools and the various Heads staff to upscale their performance the VC told the staff that this of Departments to a luncheon at in this financial year. The particular financial year which the University’s cafeteria. chairman promised the Council’s has marked the beginning of his commitment on acting on requests second tenure presents a tough The strategic luncheon held at that would improve performance time and every employee of the the beginning of the financial year for a better University. Dr. Ongeti, university must rise up to the task. 2018/2019 was hailed as of great however, challenged the staff to be “This is a very difficult period for all benefit to the University as the ready for performance contracting of us, starting with me, we must be University heads sat down to bring that they must defend through their prepared to work, I will not tolerate their heads together for the smooth hard work. non- performers.” Said Prof. running of the University. Agong’. On his part, the Vice Chancellor While saluting the staff during Prof. Stephen Agong’ thanked the luncheon meeting, the out- the Council for the good relations
Members of staff receive a word of advice from the former Chairman of Council Dr. Walter Ongeti before the luncheon.
December 2018 29 UNIVERSITY SHINES YET AGAIN AT KISUMU A.S.K SHOW
aramogi Oginga Odinga and alert systems and solid technology and smart roads Kenya JUniversity of Science and waste management through the technology which aims at informing Technology maintained its high 3-R philosophy, Reduce-Reuse- road users on the condition of performance at the Kisumu Recycle, traditional cooling pot roads, among others. Regional ASK show this year. The University Scooped top awards in Best Innovation and Invention Stand and the Best Stand in Research and Development. In addition, JOOUST got second prize awards in the following categories; The Best Stand Demonstrating the Application of Environmental Quality Standards, The Best Organization/Association in Community Projects/Service, The Best University Stand and The Stand that Best Interprets Current Show Theme (Education and / or Research).
The trophies were awarded to the University by the Chief Guest Dr. Andrew Tuimur, the Chief Show judges inspect innovations on display at the University stand during the Kisumu Administrative Secretary, Ministry Agricultural Show. of Agriculture and Irrigation, who was accompanied by H.E. Gov. Cornel Rasanga, the Governor of Siaya County.
As a University of Science and Technology, JOOUST has utilized the opportunity during this year’s Kisumu Regional ASK Show to showcase her prowess in research and Innovation. The University presented new innovations in green technology in waste water JOOUST Scoops Awards at Kisumu ASK Regional Shows treatment, automated fire detection -July, 2018.
30 December 2018 Students celebrate after recording a sterling performance in the music festivals held in Nyeri County. UNIVERSITY CLINCHES TOP POSITIONS IN PERFORMING ARTS
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of G. Agong’, the tactical training of Dr. The Dean of students Professor Science and Technology Student Choir Zablon Maua and Madam Mildred Christopher Obel Gor who recorded a sterling performance at the Mundhe and the zeal of the students accompanied Students challenged 2018 National Music Festivals in Nyeri who are committed to exploring. them to take performing arts seriously County. The University Choir scooped as it pays more than some professional top awards in Class 657 with their own At another event, JOOUST Drama Club careers. composition on the Big Four Agenda as triumphed in the just ended Kenya was pronounced by the President, H.E National Drama festivals that took The team was also congratulated by Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta. The University place in Moi Girls and Lenana School UNESCO officials from the Kenyan also won trophy for the first position in Nairobi County. The unshakable and Commission who came visiting the in Class 601, which is a special class disciplined team garnered 5 trophies in University on official duty. for ladies’ set piece (unaccompanied) the following categories; Best item on that attracted 15 entries from different Good Governance and Management Universities. practices, Best item on Enhancing our National Values, Best Narrative JOOUST Choir also got certificates for on National Cohesion and Integration, the second best positions in Classes Best Narrator 2ND Runners up and 634 for Advanced Composition and Best Actress Runners up. 626 ladies set piece (accompanied). The other award for the third position While receiving trophies at the Main was for class 685, African Folksong campus Bondo, the Vice Chancellor with Sacred text. Prof. Stephen Agong’ congratulated the drama team for their excellent The meritorious performance of the performance and pledged support Choir has been through support of for such teams to help them realize the University Management Board led their full potential while exhibiting their Dr. Zablon Maua receives a trophy on by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen talents. behalf of the University.
December 2018 31 LAUNCH OF DISABILITY AWARENESS PROJECT IN SIAYA in Siaya County, Kenya. The team behind this phenomenal project is Dr. Charles Omoke, who is also the Principal Investigator, Prof. Joseph Bosire, Prof. Benson Estambale, Dr. Ruth Otieno, Dr. Pamela Raburu, Dr. Washington Wachianga, Dr. Henry Onderi, Mr. Fredrick Oluoch and Dr. Mary Onditi.
The research will focus on Siaya County predominantly based on The project team, partners and participants take a group photo after statistical data which shows Siaya the launch of the project. having a high prevalence of persons with disabilities in the country. The The University officially launched counties within Siaya County, who partners in collaboration with the Promoting Awareness and Participation were given the mandate to reaching University are Sabatia Eye Hospital, of Persons with Disabilities in out to the persons with disability as Deaf Aid International, National Education and Community based the awareness starts from community Council for Persons with Disabilities, Programmes (PAPPS) at the County level. Leonard Chesire Disabilities and Ability Commission headquarters in Siaya. Africa Foundation. The projected The project was launched by the Vice This project comes to life after JOOUST attracted a funding of Ksh 18,930,000. Chancellor Prof. Stephen Agong’, in and five collaborating partners The project’s implementation phase the company of Siaya County Director secured funding from the National involves establishment of infrastructure of Education Japheth Masibo, County Research Fund to conduct Action and establishment of a Skills Lab Commissioner Siaya County Michael Research in Promoting Awareness for Special Needs and Inclusive Ole Ntialal and Coordinators of and Participation of Persons with Education. The team hopes to have persons with disability programmes at Disabilities (PWDs) in education and the project successfully implemented county level. other community based programmes and concluded in two years.
While giving his remarks, Vice Chancellor Prof. Agong’ demystified a University being an ivory tower by echoing that JOOUST was changing this by integrating persons with disabilities into the University community. He added further that the University has an open door policy that encourages interaction with members of the community from all walks of life. Mr. Ntialal on his part told the participants that they are the voice of the people.
In attendance were Chiefs from sub The University Management team pay a courtesy call to the County Commissioner Siaya County Michael Ole Ntialal in his office.
32 December 2018 JOOUST CAMPUSES
n response to the growing main campus including those in boasts if spacious classroom, need for quality education, Education, Humanities, Health, ample parking, serene gardens Iand following the upsurge Business, IT and Professional that enhance the peaceful and in popularity of its academic Courses. The modes of learning tranquil environment. There programmes, Jaramogi Oginga are flexible. One can choose adequate and affordable Odinga University of Science and between weekend intensive, or privately run accommodation is Technology has 4 campuses in school based and evening. available in the neighborhood. Bondo (Main Campus), Kisumu, Kisii and Nambale. Kisii Campuses: is situated Nambale Campuses is at the Former St. Stephens situated in Nambale Township, Kisumu Campuses is located Teachers Training college- 121 kilometers from the JOOUST in Milimani along Awuor Otiende Daraja Mbili in Kisii Town, Kisii Main Campus. The Centre has Road, straight from Huduma County. Conveniently tacked highly qualified, committed and Centre, formerly Shady Gardens some 200 meters away from experienced academic staff and Academy. The Campus currently the hustle and bustle of Kisii has sufficient lecture halls and offers all courses available at the CBD, the Learning Centre library.
Academic Programmes
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology invites applications from qualified candidates to pursue various Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Diploma and Certificate programmes at its various Campuses: Main Campus in Bondo Town, Kisumu, Kisii and Nambale Campus.
1. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD 3. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCES TECHNOLOGY Bachelor of Science in: Agribusiness Management; Food Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering Security; Soil Science; Horticulture; Plant Breeding; or Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy and Agricultural Education and Extension Technology Management Master of Science in Agricultural Extension Education Bachelor of Science in Construction Management PhD in all agricultural related areas 4. SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES 2. SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL Certificate in Community Health & Development SCIENCES Diploma in Community Health and Development Bachelor of Science in: Biology, Chemistry, Physics Bachelor of Science in Public Health Master of Science in: Plant Ecology; Plant Taxonomy Bachelor of Science in: Community Health and and Economic Botany; Microbiology; Parasitology; Development Immunology; Molecular Biology; Entomology; Plant Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics Pathology; Chemistry; Biomedical Science Master of Biomedical Sciences in: Medical Entomology; PhD in: Plant Ecology: Plant Taxonomy and Economic Parasitology; or Immunology Botany; Parasitology; Microbiology; Immunology; Master of Public Health Molecular Biology; Entomology; Plant Pathology; Agro- PhD in Public Health; Community Health and forestry Chemistry Development
December 2018 33 5. SCHOOL OF INFORMATICS AND INNOVATIVE 8. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS SYSTEMS Certificate in: Business Administration; or Tourism Computer Packages Management Certificate in Computer Technology Applications Diploma in: Tourism Management; or Business Executive Certificate in Computer Forensics and Administration Cybercrime Investigation Bachelor of Business Administration (with IT) Diploma in: Linux for Engineering and IT Professionals; Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management Computer Studies; or Bachelor of International Tourism Management Computer Technology and Applications Studies Master of Business Administration Bachelor of Science in: Computer Security and Master of Logistics & Supply Chain Management Forensics; Information Communication Technology; Business Information Systems; Library and Knowledge Executive Masters of Business Administration Management; Computer Science and Technology PhD in Business Administration Master of Science in: Information Systems; Information 9. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Technology Management; Information Technology Diploma in: Special Needs Education; or Early Childhood Security and Audit; Health Informatics Development Education PhD in Business Information Systems; Bachelor of Education (Arts) with IT PhD in Information Technology and Audit Bachelor of Education (Science) with IT 6. SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND ACTUARIAL Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Development SCIENCE and Education Bridging Course in Mathematics Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education) Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science) with IT; Master of Education in: Planning and Economics of Industrial Mathematics; Pure Mathematics; or Applied Education; Guidance and Counselling; Educational Statistics Psychology; Educational Administration; Curriculum Master of Science in Applied Statistics; Actuarial Studies; Pedagogy; Educational Technology; Special Science; Mathematics; Applied Mathematics; Needs Education; Early Childhood Development and Industrial Mathematics; Financial Mathematics Education PhD in: Pure Mathematics; Applied Mathematics; or PhD ( in all the above listed areas) Statistics 10. SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL 7. SCHOOL OF SPATIAL PLANNING AND SCIENCES NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Diploma in Community Development Bachelor of Arts in Spatial Planning Diploma in County Governance Bachelor of Science in Water Resource and Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics Environmental Management Bachelor of Arts in Development and Policy Studies Master of Arts in Project Planning and Management Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Natural Resource Master of Science in Urban Environmental Planning and Management Management Master of Arts in Geography; Religion; History; PhD in Planning Linguistics; Literature; Kiswahili PhD in: Geography; Religion; History; Linguistics; or Literature
34 December 2018 MODE OF DELIVERY
Full-Time Programmes Weekdays: 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Part-Time Programme (Continuous) Weekdays: 5.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Weekend Intensive: 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application forms are available at the offices of the Administrator of respective Campuses or onthe University website (www.jooust.ac.ke) upon payment of Ksh 3500 PhD, Ksh 3000 Masters, Ksh 2000 undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes, Ksh 1500 for Diploma Programmes and Ksh 1000 for certificate courses at Equity Bank, Account No 0750294239156 Bondo Branch or Cooperative bank, Account No. 01129955709500, Siaya Branch or at any other branch of the two banks countrywide Dully filled application forms and bank receipts should be returned to the respective Campuses or the office of the registrar Academic Affairs at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology.
Enquiries on fees and other details should be directed to the offices listed below:
Registrar (Academic Affairs) Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology. P.O. Box 210 – 40601 Bondo Tel: 057-2501804/0704314648/057-2058000 Email: [email protected]
The Principal Kisumu Campus Tel: 057-2022575 Email: [email protected]
The Director Kisii Campus Tel: 0714038433 / 0722113785 Email: [email protected]
The Director Nambale Campus Tel: 0714019239 Email: [email protected] Website: www.jooust.ac.ke
December 2018 35 JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA NDND UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 22 JOOUSTJOOUST INTERNINTERNAATIONATIONALL CONFERENCECONFERENCE 26TH FEBRUAFEBRUARY –– 11ST MARCHMARCH 20192019 :: KISUMU-KISUMU- KENKENYYAA
Theme:Promoting Creativity, Innovation and Productivity for Sustainable Development This conference provides opportunity for participants to discuss the state of knowledge and practice in the priority areas for development set out by the Government as provided under each sub-theme. This is an opportunity for the academia, private sector, government and other stakeholders to identify trends and needs in training, research and policy priority areas while strengthening interaction, networking, development of collaborations and linkages in order to realize inclusive and sustainable development.
CALCALLL FORFOR PPAPERS,APERS, POSTERSPOSTERS ANDAND EXHIBITSEXHIBITS
Papers, Posters and Exhibits are accepted in five sub-thematic areas as follows: Important Dates and Timelines Sub-theme I: Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition Deadline for Submission of Abstracts - 31st December 2018 Technologies to improve agricultural productivity; Food accessibility; Alternative sources of food and Feedback on Accepted Abstracts - 21st January 2019 feed; Promoting a smallholder farmer-focused research agenda; Enabling infrastructure for food systems; th Climate technologies for food security; Governing agricultural innovation and policy coherence; Socio- Full Paper Submission for Review - 9 February 2019 th st economic and cultural issues. Conference dates - 26 Feb 2019 to 1 March 2019 Feedback on Papers for Publication - 7th March 2019 Sub-theme II: Human Capital Development for Sustainability Submission of Final Camera Ready Papers - 15th March 2019 Educational and social reforms; Universal Healthcare and Healthcare Systems, Communicable and Non- Publication of Conference Proceedings - 25th March 2019 Communicable diseases, Maternal and Child Health; Capacity building - community programs, youth employment, Knowledge management; Disability, gender equity and empowerment. Conference Fees Sub-theme III: Green and Blue Economy Environmental degradation and conservation, demographic impacts and natural resources; Biotic including aquatic ecosystems; Environmental impact assessment; Climatic Change and adaptation strategies; Category Registration Eco-shelters; Clean Energy trends and technologies; Energy efficiency, low carbon technologies for manufacturing; Smart and sustainable materials. KSH US$
Sub-theme IV: Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure and Inclusive Students 4,000 40 Human Settlements Resilient infrastructure; Inclusive and sustainable industrialization and innovation; Inclusive, safe, resilient Local Regional Participants (East Africa) 12,000 120 and sustainable cities and human settlements. International Participants 16,000 160 Sub-theme V: University-Industry Partnership and Governance Current trends and best practices in multi-stakeholder Partnerships/Linkages including Industry, Civil Exhibitors 20,000 200 Society and other stakeholders; Knowledge sharing expertise; Technology and financial services; Public- Private Partnerships; Corporate governance – Strategy, Performance, Culture. Registration fees will cover refreshments, conference materials and lunch only. Accommodation is available within Kisumu City at affordable rates. The Secretariat may assist in bookings Pre-conference Symposium and reservations on request. Payments should be made to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Students are invited to a special Pre-conference session on 26th February, 2019 to make presentations on their on-going research which will be attended by senior scholars. University of Science and Technology at Kenya Commercial Bank, Account No. 1117122409 Bondo Branch. Swift Code KCBLKENX(Kenya Shillings A/C) or Barclays Bank, Acct. No. Targeted Participants 2024513516, Kisumu Branch. Swift Code BARCKENX (Dollar A/C). Researchers and Scholars in Local, Regional and International Universities and Research Institutes; Practitioners, National Governments, the Private Sector, County Governments, Regional economic For enquiries and more information, contact: initiatives and Civil Society. The JOOUST Conference Secretariat Email: [email protected] Submission of Abstracts and Papers Telephone No. Safaricom: 0791696414 and Airtel: 0738432051 Author(s) should submit Abstracts and Papers at https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=2jooustic2018 Or See website http://conferences.jooust.ac.ke Venue Submission of Posters and Exhibits Grand Royal Swiss Hotel There will be an exhibition/poster presentation during the conference. Space will be provided at the conference (Kisumu - Kakamega Road), Kisumu, Kenya venue for individuals and organizations to exhibit their products and services. Telephone : +254 (0) 5785 100 030 Exhibitors and poster presenters will be expected to send half a page description for selection.Accepted posters will be asked to produce a poster for display at the conference. Maximum poster size is A0 Email Address : [email protected] (0.84 x 1.19 m) in portrait orientation. Website : http://grandroyalswisshotel.com Submit your Posters and Exhibits to [email protected]