Bomet University College
Bomet University (BU) is the 36th Chartered University established under a Legal Notice Number 145 of 27 July 2017 and chartered on 4 February 2026. Bomet University is the first public University in Bomet County and is strategically placed at the heart of Bomet Town, Bomet County, Kenya. Its establishment is a step towards the realization of a fully-fledged University in line with the government policy to establish at least one University in every County in Kenya.[1]
The first cohort of GSSP students were admitted on 31 August 2016 to Bomet College and over the years the students’ population has grown to over 8,000. BU in the initial stages started with five programmes of Moi University and this is envisaged to grow to 11 schools and five centres of research in the next five years. BU endeavours to develop creativity and innovation to enable students to fit in the job market, by taking a practical approach to learning emphasizing the element of attachments and fieldwork in the training of its students and integrating ICT in their learning.
Nine years after its establishment, Bomet University College was granted a Charter on Wednesday 4 February 2026, making it independent from Moi university. The institution becomes the 36th public university to be awarded the charter in the country.[2]
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The Chairman of Council for Bomet University is Prof. John O. Shiundu [3] while the Vice Chancellor is Prof. Charles Mutai.[4]
References
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- ^ "Bomet University College gets charter, becomes Kenya's 36th public varsity". Daily Nation. 2026-02-04. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ^ Katila, Janeffer (2025-07-26). "Ogamba Makes Key Appointments At UoN, Kisii, Kenyatta, And Other Universities". The Kenya Times. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
- ^ Kimutai, Langat (2024-12-11). "Bomet University Vice Chancellor promises to transform the institution - Education News | The Leading Newspaper on Education News". Education News. Retrieved 2025-10-24.