Dr. Justin Oguta
Ag. Chairperson of Department
Message from the Chairperson
The Department of Computing and Informatics, within the School of Science and Applied Technology, aims to establish itself as a premier department for teaching, research, and community engagement in Computer Science and Information Technology. Recognizing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a powerful catalyst for socio-economic development, we seamlessly integrate technology frameworks into modern economic models.
Our training programs embrace the immense versatility of ICT, providing dynamic, real-world implementations across specialized areas such as Health Information Systems (HIS), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). These solutions actively drive innovations in smart farming, digital healthcare, and enterprise process automation. Consequently, our department takes the lead in cultivating technical professionals who are poised to design, secure, and deploy these cutting-edge digital ecosystems.
Academic Programmes Hosted
Active Academic Curricula
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSc. CS)
- Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology (BSc. ICT)
- Diploma in Information and Communication Technology (DICT)
Upcoming & Proposed Programs
- PhD in Information Communication Technology
- Master of Science in Information Communication Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Security Forensics and Audit (BSc. CSFA)
Industry Engagement & MOUs
The department recognizes industry collaboration as key to nurturing global tech talent. We maintain active professional partnerships and academy status with the following market leaders:
Department Contact
Email: computing@laikipia.ac.ke