MOI UNIVERSITY Eldoret, Kenya  Founded in 1984

| Home | VCs Message | Schools | PSSP Programme | Prospectus | Newsletters | Contact Us | eMail |

ABOUT MOI UNIVERSITY

Introduction Location Vision Mission Core Values Students and Staff Campuses Schools Infrastructure Addresses

PROF. RICHARD K. MIBEY VICE CHACELLOR, MOI UNIVERSITY

MAIN ADMINISTRATION AND SENATE BUILDING

INTRODUCTION

Moi University is located in Eldoret, a distance of 310 Kilometers Northwest of Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. It was established as the second Public University in Kenya by an Act of Parliament, the Moi University Act of 1984. Moi University was established as an institution of Science and Technology with relatively small component of arts based programmes. The first group of 83 students was admitted in 1984 through a transfer from the Department of Forestry, University of Nairobi. It was the first department in the pioneer Faculty of Forest Resources and Wildlife Management.
Since then, the University has experienced phenomenal growth from the initial one Faculty in 1984 to 13 Schools in 2006 spread across the campuses of Moi University.

LOCATION

The rural setting and scenery of Moi University provides an excellent quiet atmosphere for intellectual activity and recreation in the growing Western Kenya tourist circuit. The University is situated near Eldoret town, which is a rapidly growing industrial town and a gateway to central Africa. This atmosphere enhances interaction between researchers and the rural community and promotes cost-effective implementation of outreach programmes for sustainable development, such as health education and intervention, Legal Aid Clinics and Fish farming.

VISION

To be recognised nationally and internationally as the University of choice in nurturing innovation and talent in science, technology and development.

MISSION

To preserve, create and disseminate knowledge and conserve and develop scientific, technological and cultural heritage through quality and relevant teaching and research; to create a conducive working and learning environment; and work with government and private sector for the betterment of society.

CORE VALUES

1. We promote and defend academic freedom, scholarship and relentless search for truth.
2. We foster teamwork, collaboration, creativity and innovation, effective communication, tolerance, perseverance and a culture of peace.
3. We embrace excellence, openness, consultation and consensus building, efficiency and effectiveness.
4. We practise professionalism, meritocracy, exemplary leadership, equality, integrity and social justice.
5. We maintain a sense of self respect, discipline, responsibility, Institutional loyalty and national patriotism.