Mount Kenya University Scholarship Scheme and Students Discretionary Tuition Waiver Scheme

Mount Kenya University

Office of the Registrar, Academic Affairs

Announcement of Scholarships

The University Strategic Plan (2008 - 2018) recognizes expansion of access to higher education as a requisite strategy to effective development of national human capital. 

Pursuant to the University Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and expanding access to higher education, the University Council has established a Scholarship Scheme and Students Discretionary Tuition Waiver Scheme.

The Scholarship Scheme and Students Discretionary Tuition Waiver aims at enhancing realization of the University strategic objectives on expanding access to higher education and support Mount Kenya University, MKU students’ educational academic aspirations.

A. Scholarships
 

i) Eligibility
 

a) Applicant must have applied to join Mount Kenya University.
 

b) Applicant must have qualified to undertake Mount Kenya University Bachelors Degree Program.
 

c) Applicant must fill the prescribed application form.
 

ii. Points will be awarded on the basis of the following:
 

a) Academic competence 

b) Economic background

c) Being an orphan
 

d) Physical challenge(s) 

e) Community Service

f) Talent(s)

g) Leadership ability

h) Recommendations

B. Student Discretionary Tuition Waiver
 

i) Eligibility
 

a) Applicant must have been a student of Mount Kenya University for not less that two (2) semesters / trimester.
 

b) Applicant must complete the prescribed application form.
 

c) Applicant must be enrolled full time in a Mount Kenya Diploma or Degree Programmes.
 

ii) Points will be awarded on the basis of the following:
 

a) Academic Competence
 

b) Gender disparity
 

c) Financial challenges

Instructions

Application forms can be collected from the Main Campus and the other campuses of Mount Kenya
University. 

The forms can also be downloaded from the Mount Kenya website.
 

Applications should be received by the 15th July, 2013 and must be addressed to:
 

Registrar, Academic Affairs
Mount Kenya University
P 0 Box 342, 01000
Thika
 

or email: info@mku.ac.ke
 

NB: Please indicate ‘Scholarship or “Student Discretionary Tuition Waiver” on the envelope.
 

Those who had already sent application letters should fill the application forms.

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Murang’a County Public Service Board Secretary Job in Kenya

Murang’a County Government
 

Office of the Governor
 

Vacancies
 

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County Public Service Board
 

Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 provides for the staffing of County Governments.

Further the County Government Act No 17 of 2012 Section 57 provides for the establishment of the County Public Service Board.

In accordance with the above provisions, the Office of the Governor of Murang’a County, Hon. Mwangi Wa Iria, seeks applications from highly qualified, results-oriented and self- motivated citizens for the following position.
 

I. Secretary
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and abolish offices in the County Public Service
• Appoint persons to hold or act in office of Public County Offices including in the boards of urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments.
• Exercise disciplinary control over and remove, persons holding or acting in those offices as provided for under this part.
• Prepare regular reports for submission to the county assembly on the execution of the functions of the board.
• Promote in the county public service the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
• Evaluate and report to the county assembly on the extent to which the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 are complied with in the county public service;
• Facilitate the development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and budgeting for personnel emoluments in the county.
• Advise the county government on human resource management and development;
• Advise county government on implementation and monitoring of the national performance management system in the county.
• Make recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, on behalf of the county government, on the remuneration, pensions and gratuities for county public service employees,

Requirements and Competencies
 

For appointment to this position, the person should:

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Have a working experience of not less than five years.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.
• Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct.
• Understand the diversity within the County
• Be a Certified Public Secretary of good professional standing.
• Be visionary and a strategic thinker.
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision.

How to Apply:
 

a) Each application should be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and other relevant supporting documents.
 

b) All applications should be clearly marked “Application for position of Secretary, County Public Service Board’’ on the envelope and submitted in any one of the following ways:
 

1. Posted applications should be addressed to:
 

A.O. Indakwa
The Interim County Secretary,
Murang’a County
P.O Box 52-10200
Murang’a.
 

2. Manual application should be delivered to the reception desk at 1st floor, of the Governor, Murang’a County.
 

3. Online applications should be emailed to: icsmurangacounty@gmail.com
 

The application should reach the Governor’s Office on or before Wednesday, 3rd July 2013.
 

Remuneration will be commensurate will those published by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
 

Murang’a County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and Persons with Disabilities to apply.
 

Note:
 

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted
 

Interested candidates should get clearance from the following and MUST submit copies of clearance certificates together with the application:

• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Ethics and Anticorruption Commission
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Murang’a County Public Service Board Secretary Job in Kenya

Murang’a County Government
 

Office of the Governor
 

Vacancies
 

Re-Advertisement
 

County Public Service Board
 

Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 provides for the staffing of County Governments.

Further the County Government Act No 17 of 2012 Section 57 provides for the establishment of the County Public Service Board.

In accordance with the above provisions, the Office of the Governor of Murang’a County, Hon. Mwangi Wa Iria, seeks applications from highly qualified, results-oriented and self- motivated citizens for the following position.
 

I. Secretary
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and abolish offices in the County Public Service
• Appoint persons to hold or act in office of Public County Offices including in the boards of urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments.
• Exercise disciplinary control over and remove, persons holding or acting in those offices as provided for under this part.
• Prepare regular reports for submission to the county assembly on the execution of the functions of the board.
• Promote in the county public service the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
• Evaluate and report to the county assembly on the extent to which the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 are complied with in the county public service;
• Facilitate the development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and budgeting for personnel emoluments in the county.
• Advise the county government on human resource management and development;
• Advise county government on implementation and monitoring of the national performance management system in the county.
• Make recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, on behalf of the county government, on the remuneration, pensions and gratuities for county public service employees,

Requirements and Competencies
 

For appointment to this position, the person should:

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Have a working experience of not less than five years.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.
• Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct.
• Understand the diversity within the County
• Be a Certified Public Secretary of good professional standing.
• Be visionary and a strategic thinker.
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision.

How to Apply:
 

a) Each application should be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and other relevant supporting documents.
 

b) All applications should be clearly marked “Application for position of Secretary, County Public Service Board’’ on the envelope and submitted in any one of the following ways:
 

1. Posted applications should be addressed to:
 

A.O. Indakwa
The Interim County Secretary,
Murang’a County
P.O Box 52-10200
Murang’a.
 

2. Manual application should be delivered to the reception desk at 1st floor, of the Governor, Murang’a County.
 

3. Online applications should be emailed to: icsmurangacounty@gmail.com
 

The application should reach the Governor’s Office on or before Wednesday, 3rd July 2013.
 

Remuneration will be commensurate will those published by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
 

Murang’a County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and Persons with Disabilities to apply.
 

Note:
 

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted
 

Interested candidates should get clearance from the following and MUST submit copies of clearance certificates together with the application:

• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Ethics and Anticorruption Commission
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)