www.geography.egerton.ac.ke

Introduction

• B Sc. Geography
• M Sc. Geography
• M.A. Geography
• PhD in Geography

Geography is concerned with understanding the forces that shape the physical environment upon which humans depend. Knowledge of geography will give students an in-depth understanding of present environmental challenges and
prepare them for a career in one of several environment and planning related occupations.

Vision And Mission

VISION:

Our vision is to be a world class center of excellence in geographical teaching and research.

MISSION:

Our mission is to generate and disseminate significant geographical knowledge and offer exemplary education to our students so that they can contribute to national and global development.

CORE-VALUES:

• Passion for excellence and devotion to duty.
• Integrity, transparency, and accountability
• Social fairness in all our activities.

OUR COMMITMENTS:

• We pledge to offer highest quality services and products to our customers in a professional way and with integrity.

DEPARTMENTAL CORE FUNCTIONS:

• Teaching and examination of students
• Conducting Research and Publications
• Students advising

OBJECTIVES:

• Promote quality teaching and training in geography.
• Cultivate opportunities for academic engagement within the context of students’ coursework, independent research, scholarship, or creative activity related to the discipline, and field work & project-based learning.
• Enable staff and students to apply technological knowledge including ICT, skills, attitudes, and flexibility needed to succeed in a rapidly changing environment;
• Increase the amount, depth and range of academic staff research and publications.
• Increase dissemination of research findings and facilitate partnerships, networking and collaboration with other institutions and organizations.
• To develop client driven quality prorammes.

Academic Programmes

1. BSc in Geography
2. MSc in Geography
3. Doctor of Philosophy in Geography

Researches

1. Evaluation of rain water harvesting and conservation techniques among smallholder farmers in semi-arid Eastern Kenya (Charles Recha): IFS Project Grant No. S/4947-1
2. Impacts of rainfall variability on livelihoods and water and state of adaptive capacity in semi-arid Tharaka District, Kenya (Charles Recha): PhD Research – ongoing

Lecturers

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Chairman / Lecturer

Otieno J.O., B.A, M.A. (University of Nairobi), Ph.D. (University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign)

Associate Professors

1. Wegulo F.N., B.Ed., M.A. (Nairobi), Ph.D. (Clark)
2. Ondimu K.N., B.A, M.A. (Nairobi), Ph.D. (Egerton University)

Senior Lecturer

1. Mironga J.M., B.Sc., M.Phil (Moi), Ph.D (Egerton University)

Lecturers

1. Kumba J.K., B.A, M.A. (Nairobi)
2. Mutai J.K., B.A, M.A. (Nairobi)
3. Recha C. BEd Arts, MA (KU)

Assistant Lecturer

1. Obulinji, H.W., B.A., M.A. (Egerton University)
2. Kaburi S.M   BA (Egerton University ), MA (Miami University Ohio)
3. M'masi S.L  BEd Science, MA (Egerton University)
4. Lugairi E     BA,MA (Egerton University)
5. Mengich R. J , BEd Arts(UON), MA (Egerton)

Chief Technologist

Technician