Ag. Chairperson
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. This goal is pursued through strategic planning, efficient systems, and processes that harness innovative ideas to generate dynamic outcomes. Recognizing the pivotal role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) as a catalyst for socio-economic development, our department is committed to integrating ICT seamlessly into various economic models. We acknowledge the versatility of ICT, providing practical solutions such as Health Information Systems (HIS), Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications. These solutions find applications in diverse areas such as smart farming, healthcare, process digitization, and more. Consequently, our department takes the lead in training learners who are poised to assume roles that contribute to the development and implementation of these innovative solutions.
ACADEMIC SECTION
Academic Programmes
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)
Proposed Programmes
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 and Partnerships with MOUs
The department acknowledges the significance of industry collaboration in nurturing talent. We are proud to have established partnerships with the following organizations:
Huawei Academy - 2018
CISCO Academy - 2017
T3 Alliance (Retooling of lecturers, Resources) - 2023
Microsoft Academy – 2020
Safaricom – 2023
Zalego – 2019
Teach2Give - 2024