Riara University
 Riara University Main Building | |
| Motto | Nurturing Innovators |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2012 [1] |
| Chancellor | Wilfred Kiboro |
| Vice-Chancellor | Robert Gateru[2] |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya 1°18′53.0″S 36°48′25.2″E / 1.314722°S 36.807000°E |
| Campus | Mbagathi Way |
| Website | www |
Riara University is a Private University located along Mbagathi Way in Nairobi, Kenya.[3]
Location
The university's main campus is just next to Nyayo Highrise Estate in Kibera, Nairobi County, a fifteen minutes drive from Nairobi Central Business District. The geographical coordinates of the university's premises are: 1°18′53″S 36°48′25″E / 1.31472°S 36.80694°E.
Foundation
Riara University was founded in 2012 by Mr. Daniel Gachukia and Dr. Eddah Gachukia.[4] The couple are also the Founding Directors of The Riara Group of Schools, which comprises two Kindergartens, two Primary Schools, and a Girls’ Secondary School.[5]
Accredation
The university is established under the Universities Act (2012), having been approved by the Commission for University Education to operate under a Letter of Interim Authority since 2 August 2012. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, the university is in the process of accreditation for Award of Full Charter and has already undergone the Technical Inspection by the Commission for University Education. The institution is hopeful that the Charter will be approved soon.[1]
The university is fully accredited by the Council of Legal Education. The Council of Legal Education (CLE) is the statutory regulator of Legal Education and Training in Kenya, among other functions as stipulated in the Legal Education Act (2012). The university holds Full Accreditation status from the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB) as a Training Centre as well as an Examinations Centre. The university runs Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Secretary (CS), and Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD) courses under this accreditation.[1]
In 2021, the ministry of education introduced the Teacher Professional Development Program (TPD), all teachers employed by the Teachers Service Commission are to undergo the training. Riara University is one of the universities in Kenya that is offering this program. This is supposed to help in teachers performance appraisal and development an issue that stakeholders in the education sector more so teachers have different views on it.
Governance
Governance of the school includes the following people:
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Chancellor | Dr. Wilfred David Kiboro |
| Vice Chancellor | Prof. Robert Gateru |
| DVC Finance & Administration | Dr. John Muriithi |
| AG. DVC Academic Affairs & Dean | Prof. Abel Kinoti |
Faculties
The university offers undergraduate programs at the following schools:
- Department of Education [6]
- School of Computing Sciences
- School of Business
- Riara Law School
- Department of International Relations and Diplomacy
- Department of Communication and Multimedia Journalism
Riara University Library
The University Library hosts more than 6,700 print volumes, 75 journals, 35,000 e-databases as well as Wi-Fi internet access. The Library offers a serene reading environment within its ultra-modern physical infrastructure and the state-of-the-art ICT facilities.[7]
Cafeteria
The Cafeteria opens from 6:30 am – 8:00 pm and offers a wide variety of foods and drinks at affordable prices.
Student Life
The university ensures that there is a balance between academics and personal development. Below you will see how Riara University is able to maintain this.
Sports
The university has a talented Basketball Team dubbed (The Bucks) and a hardworking Football Team.[8]
Student Leadership Opportunities
Riara ensures that each student has a chance to vie for a leadership position, with the most popular position being a seat in the Riara University Students’ Union (RUSU). This body is used as a voice for the students and forms a bridge between them and the university's administration.
Student Accommodation
Even though the university does not offer accommodation, the students are guided through the process of selecting housing depending on budget and proximity to one's residence among other factors.
The Student's Centre
The Student's Centre, located within the heart of the campus, provides the students with an opportunity to play lounge games, watch movies and listen to music.
References
- ^ a b c "Riara University".
- ^ "Riara University".
- ^ "Commission for University Education - Status Of Universities (Universities Authorized to Operate in Kenya) - Status Of Universities (Universities Authorized to Operate in Kenya)". www.cue.or.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
- ^ "Founding Directors | Riara Group of Schools".
- ^ "About us | Riara Group of Schools".
- ^ "Riara University".
- ^ "Riara University".
- ^ "Sports – School of Business – Riara University".
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