The establishment of Kibabii University (KIBU) can be traced to the origins of Kibabii Teachers’ Training College.
For more than 20 years, the proposed Kibabii Teachers Training College in Bungoma South District remained a mere dream.
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On September 19, 2007, former President Mwai Kibaki graciously presided over a groundbreaking ceremony at the proposed site.
The idea was initiated by the Mill Hill Fathers in 1932. This college trained P4 teachers between 1932 and 1942 and P3 teachers between 1958 and 1961 at the current St. Mary’s Kibabii High School.
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However, the college was moved to Eregi (Eregi Teacher Training College) in 1962.
In a gazette notice dated August 12, 2011, Kibabii University College was established as a constituent college of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology through Legal Notice No. 115 of August 2011.
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Kibabii University, received its charter on November 14, 2015, becoming the 23rd fully-fledged university in Kenya, a move spearheaded by then-President Uhuru Kenyatta.
It is located in Bungoma County along Bungoma-Chwele highway.
Courses Offered at Kibabii University
The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate programmes across multiple disciplines.
These include the Bachelor of Education (Arts), Bachelor of Education (Science), and the Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education, which aim to equip future educators with the knowledge and skills needed in Kenya’s learning institutions.
Students interested in social development and justice can enroll in the Bachelor of Social Work and the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, while those passionate about media can pursue a Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication.
In the sciences, the university provides several options, such as Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology.
There are also specialised programmes including the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Extension, Agriculture and Biotechnology, Agricultural Economics and Resource Management, Bio-resource Conservation and Management, and Renewable Energy and Bio-fuels Technology.
For those pursuing business-related careers, the institution offers the Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) with various options such as Finance, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Accounting.
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Others include Strategic Management, Operations Management, Risk Management and Insurance, International Business Management, and Human Resource Management.
Additionally, there is the Bachelor of Science in Cooperative and Entrepreneurship Management, designed to promote innovation and enterprise in the cooperative sector.
Tech-savvy students can choose between the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, both aligned with global digital trends.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Direct Entry) programme prepares students for professional healthcare practice, contributing to the improvement of public health services.
Kibabii University Semester-Based Programmes (Fees in Ksh)
| Programme | Year 1 – 1st Sem. | Year 1 – 2nd Sem | Year 2 – 1st Sem | Year 2 – 2nd Sem |
| Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) | 114,500 | 109,900 | 114,500 | 109,900 |
| Bachelor of Science (Biology) | 114,500 | 109,900 | 114,500 | 109,900 |
| Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) | 155,300 | 150,700 | 155,300 | 150,700 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | 94,100 | 89,500 | 94,100 | 89,500 |
| Bachelor of Education (Arts) | 94,100 | 89,500 | 94,100 | 89,500 |
| Bachelor of Criminology | 94,100 | 89,500 | 94,100 | 89,500 |
| Bachelor of Education (Science) | 124,700 | 120,100 | 124,700 | 120,100 |
| Bachelor of Social Work | 78,800 | 74,200 | 78,800 | 74,200 |
| Bachelor of Business Management | 94,100 | 89,500 | 94,100 | 89,500 |
| Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication | 104,300 | 99,700 | 104,300 | 99,700 |
| BSc. (Agricultural Economics & Resource Management) | 140,000 | 135,400 | 140,000 | 135,400 |
| Bachelor of Science (Information Technology) | 153,300 | 150,700 | 153,300 | 150,700 |
| Bachelor of Science (Physics) | 114,500 | 109,900 | 114,500 | 109,900 |
| BSc. (Agricultural Education & Extension) | 124,700 | 120,100 | 124,700 | 120,100 |
| BSc. (Cooperative & Entrepreneurship Management) | 94,100 | 89,500 | 94,100 | 89,500 |
| Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) | 114,500 | 109,900 | 114,500 | 109,900 |
| BSc. (Renewable Energy & Biofuels Technology) | 124,700 | 120,100 | 124,700 | 120,100 |
| BSc. (Bio-Resource Management & Conservation) | 124,700 | 120,100 | 124,700 | 120,100 |
| Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) | 94,100 | 89,500 | 94,100 | 89,500 |
Term-Based Programme: Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
| Programme | Year 1 – 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | 3rd Semester | Year 2 – 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | 3rd Semester |
| BSc. (Nursing) | 140,937.50 | 128,962.50 | 5,500.00 | 140,937.50 | 128,962.50 | 5,500.00 |
All fees are payable through the E-citizen account. Please ensure that your full name and registration number are clearly indicated.
Apart from paying fees, Students are advised to have at least Ksh 18,000 per year for catering services and at least Ksh 9,000 per year for books. (This is not payable to the University as Fees) and can be sourced from HELB.
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Term-Based Diploma Programmes (Fees in Ksh)
| Programme | Year 1 – 1st Term | 2nd Term | 3rd Term | Year 2 – 1st Term | 2nd Term |
| Diploma in Network and Systems Administration | 36,967.50 | 44,367.50 | 40,767.50 | 61,451.25 | 60,651.25 |
| Diploma in Applied Biology | 36,967.50 | 44,367.50 | 40,767.50 | 61,451.25 | 60,651.25 |
| Diploma in Environmental Management | 36,967.50 | 44,367.50 | 40,767.50 | 61,451.25 | 60,651.25 |
| Diploma in Computer Science | 36,967.50 | 44,367.50 | 40,767.50 | 61,451.25 | 60,651.25 |
| Diploma in Computer Programming | 36,967.50 | 44,367.50 | 40,767.50 | 61,451.25 | 60,651.25 |
| Diploma in Electronics | 36,967.50 | 44,367.50 | 40,767.50 | 61,451.25 | 60,651.25 |
| Diploma ICT Technician | 36,967.50 | 44,367.50 | 40,767.50 | 61,451.25 | 60,651.25 |
| Diploma in Library & Information Science | 36,967.50 | 44,367.50 | 40,767.50 | 61,451.25 | 60,651.25 |
| Diploma in Cyber Security | 36,967.50 | 44,367.50 | 40,767.50 | 61,451.25 | 60,651.25 |
| Diploma in Aquaculture | 36,967.50 | 44,367.50 | 40,767.50 | 61,451.25 | 60,651.25 |
| Diploma in Project Management | 35,767.50 | 38,167.50 | 34,567.50 | 54,651.25 | 53,851.25 |
| Diploma in Banking & Finance | 35,767.50 | 38,167.50 | 34,567.50 | 54,651.25 | 53,851.25 |
| Diploma in Business Management | 35,767.50 | 38,167.50 | 34,567.50 | 54,651.25 | 53,851.25 |
| Diploma in Human Resource Management | 35,767.50 | 38,167.50 | 34,567.50 | 54,651.25 | 53,851.25 |
| Diploma in Credit Management | 35,767.50 | 38,167.50 | 34,567.50 | 54,651.25 | 53,851.25 |
| Diploma in Co-Operative Management | 35,767.50 | 38,167.50 | 34,567.50 | 54,651.25 | 53,851.25 |
| Diploma in Supply Chain Management | 35,767.50 | 38,167.50 | 34,567.50 | 54,651.25 | 53,851.25 |
The institution also offers a variety of certificate programmes aimed at equipping learners with foundational skills for entry-level careers.
These include Certificate in Business Management, Certificate in Social Work and Community Development, Certificate in Criminology and Criminal Justice, and Certificate in Information Technology.
Contact information for the Institution
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1699-50200Bungoma, Kenya
Telephone Number: +254708085934
Email: vc@kibu.ac.ke enquiries@kibu.ac.ke
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