CAMPUS POST-Kimathi University College of Technology

Kimathi University College of Technology’s predecessor, Kimathi Institute of Technology (KIT) was established as a community project in 1972, opening doors to its first students in 1978. KIT rapidly emerged as a leading institution in the country in the training of Certified Public Accountants. Upon being upgraded to University status in 2007, KUCT admitted students in a range of degree programmes in Business, Actuarial Science, ICT and Engineering disciplines alongside Diploma and certificate courses. These are flagship programmes and are a critical demonstration of KUCT’s commitment to becoming a premier Technological University.

Kimathi University College of Technology was established as a Constituent College of JKUAT in August 2007. It is now a Government institution run through a University College Council. The Council Chairman is David Wachira, who is also the Managing Director of Consolidated Bank of Kenya. The vice chairman is  Justus Mutiga. The council includes people with diverse experiences in industry, civil service, international organizations, community leadership and in education.  Prof. Francis Gichaga, the Chancellor of JKUAT is a member of the council alongside Prof. Mabel Imbuga, Vice Chancellor JKUAT. Other members include Prof. Crispus Kiamba, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Joseph Kinyua, Permanent secretary ministry of Finance, Ishard Ibrahim, Eng. J. Musyoki,and Wahu Kaara . The principal is Prof. Ndirangu Kioni, formerly Dean of Faculty of Engineering at JKUAT.

KUCT is already implementing an ambitious physical facilities development programme to support the realization of her Vision and Mission. The University College has in place a magnificient Resource Centre, which is a multi-purpose facility whose two phases are complete now.The Resource Centre comprises Lecture theatres, Library, Laborotaries and offices for both administrative and academic staff.

In line with her vision of being a premier technology university College excelling in quality Education, Research and Technology transfer, KUCT has put up expansive and well equipped Engineering workshops and supporting Physics and Chemistry laboratories.

Subsequent phases of development comprise two academic blocks, one to house ICT labs and lecture rooms . In addition, the university college has constructed a spacious and magnificient dining facility and diverse sporting fields for her students.

The management of KUCT envisages that this institution will soon emerge as a unique technological University with a major impact on national development when it implements most of her development plans embedded in her vision whose blueprint is vision 2030.