Transport Facilities
BUC has five vehicles for staff and students transport needs. These include; a Land Cruiser, a 67-Seater recently acquired Bus, an 11-seater Van for the staff and a Senior Management Car, and a Land Cruiser Off-Road Van. The University College also has a Van that was donated by Moi University College in 2018 which is strictly for local runs in Bomet Town.
BUC Bus
BUC Land Cruiser Off-Road Van
Mr Edwinson N Wekesa
Senior Security Officer – Bomet University College
Address: P O Box 701 -20400, Bomet- Kenya, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Edwinson N Wekesa holds a Bachelor Science in Criminology and Security Management (Security Management and loss Prevention) from Dedan Kimathi University of Technology and a Diploma in Security Management from Kenya Institute of Criminal Justice. Certificate in Fraud Management from school of Military Intelligence Britain (MIC), Certificate in Security and Intelligence from school of Military Intelligence (Kenya), Certificate in Record Management and Archive from Technical University of Kenya Edwinson is also a Certified Fraud Management officer. Certified intelligent officer. He is currently the Senior Security Officer of Bomet University College.
Security department is under the office of the Principal. It is headed by a Senior Security Officer who reports to the Principal. The University College operates a hybrid system of security where we have University College security staff and contracted security service provider (Best Africa Security Expert). We both work together to provide safety to lives and property in the University College.
The roles of the department in the University College are;-
• To protect lives and property
• To investigate criminal acts in the University College.
• To gather intelligence reports and advise the University College Management accordingly
• Apprehend offenders in the University College.
• Liaise with Government security agencies on matters of security in the University College.
• Conduct safety training and safety drill in the University College.
• Provide emergency response in case of fires and other disasters
• Maintaining safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, water hydrants and smoke detectors
• Advice the university management on matters of security
University like any other society is not immune to crime. Commonly reported crimes in University are;-
• Theft (stealing) – there is so much theft in University targeting laptops and smart phones. Don’t leave your valuables unattended or in plain view. Ensure that you lock your doors and windows at night when asleep and when you are away.
• Alcohol and substance abuse/ peddling drugs. Please note that students in University are now taking a wide range of drugs in what they call soft form e.g cookies baked from bhang.
• Suicides and attempted suicide
• Assaults/fighting
• Pirating
• Cooking in hostels
• Forgery and making of official documents without authority – banking slips, exam cards, fees receipts, academic transcipts
• Obtaining by false pretences
• Cyber crimes e.g cyber stalking, spoofing etc.
Security and Safety Department
The security and safety department has put in place measures to ensure that Security and Safety of Students, staff and stakeholders is guaranteed at all time, both inside and outside the University College. Some of the key initiatives taken include;
a. Enhancement of the Security Personnel
Bomet University College has permanent BUC security officers assisted by outsourced security Guards who are providing security services. The said team serves to protect Students and Staff of the University College.
b. Institution of Relevant Security Measures
The security and Safety Department has put in place the following measures to ensure that the security of students and staff is taken care which include:
1) Budgeting for standby security vehicle in the Financial Year 2020/2021 budget for patrol and response in case of emergency calls by the students or staff. (Due to Rationalized Budget that will be included in the Budget of 2021/2022)
2) The Department has a hotline number displayed on notice boards and the same number is given to students and staff for emergency calls.
3) Outsourcing of security guards who are trained to carry out security duties and using security equipment for detection and searching at the Main Gate. These Security Guards are able to use the specified equipment, record incidences and perform fire drills when necessary.
4) Securing of the University College premises through fencing which is at 95% for plots numbers 307 and 308 and main Campus. However, for the Sigor Campus, beaconing has been done but fencing will be catered for in the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 Financial Year Budget.
5) CCTV Surveillance cameras are strategically installed at every sensitive and public area to monitor students, staff and any other persons accessing the University College facilities.
6) There is collaboration with the Bomet County Law Enforcement Agencies to provide extra Security whenever such are required.
7) The University College has security lights at strategic points which serve as a deterrent measure.
8) Apart from collaborations with Security Agencies in Bomet County, BUC is at an advanced stage of establishing a Police Post within the University College premises; mainly on plot No. 307 and plot No. 308.
9) BUC is in the process of building a Main Entry Gate, Parking Lot, Access and an Exit Road to enhance movement and adhere to Security Requirements.
10) BUC has Council Approved Security Procedures in place.
Crime will always occur. It does not require hardened offender. Crime requires only an opportunity.
Public Relations (PR) and Branding Unit
The mandate of the Public Relations Unit is to establish and maintain Strategic channels of communication that promote good information flow in the University, hence building mutually beneficial relationships between the University College and its Stakeholders.
The Unit in conjunction with the Public Relations and Branding Committee works has been mandated to devise and implement appropriate PR and branding initiatives to enhance the image and visibility of the university.
The PR Unit supports the University College to achieve its Vision, Mission, Niche and Objectives; through involvement in designing suitable plans and strategies that promote efficient Service Delivery which protect and enhance the University's College corporate governance.
The Roles of the PR Unit include the following:
1) To create and maintain a positive image for BUC and Stakeholders
2) Branding of the University College to enhance visibility
3) Establish and maintain channels of Communication between BUC and its Stakeholders
4) Put in place mechanisms for crisis Management
5) Sensitize Staff on the Citizen Service Delivery Charter
6) Awareness creation initiatives on Complaint handling procedures
7) Put in place mechanisms to ensure Quality Service Delivery and Branding
To function effectively, the Unit has an Administrative Assistant who is in charge of Public Relations and Branding, the Officer is supported by two (2) Committees namely:
i. Compliments and Complaints Handling Committee
ii. Public Relations and Branding Committee.
The Unit is domiciled in the Office of the Principal
The Unit is allocated resources in every Financial Year which enables carrying out Branding activities for the University College.
To maintain quality and consistency in Service Delivery for satisfaction of BUC Stakeholders, the Unit has put in place the following measures:
Public Relations Procedures approved by BUC Council which covers:
1) Process of Official Communication
2) Process on Compliments and Complaints handling
3) Process on Customer care/Satisfaction
4) Marketing
5) Branding
6) Coordination of Meetings
1. Customer feedback boxes and forms
2. Compliment and Complaints Reporting Registers
3. Official email, Line, and online contact us form
4. Quarterly Reports to the Commission on Administrative Justice
5. Quarterly Reports to the BUC Performance Contracting Committee
6. Regular Sensitization of Staff on the Citizen Service Delivery Charter
7. Putting up directional signage for ease of accessing the University College; with more signage waiting for the approval by the County Government of Bomet on where to erect them.
8. The Procurement process for way finding signage within the University College is underway.
9. Procurement of Branding items for the University College is undergoing procurement Process.
Procurement Department
Vision for the department
A department of excellence and professionalism
Mission for the department
The mission of the Procurement Department is to provide customers with quality goods and services that add value by meeting their needs and expectations.
Core Values for the department
Members of Staff in Procurement Department will endeavour to adhere to the following Core Values
1) Professionalism in carrying out duties;
2) Integrity in dealing with customers and the stakeholders.
3) Transparency and accountability in service delivery;
4) Equity in dealing with users and suppliers;
In order to accomplish the procurement mandate in accordance with the cited statutory provisions and professional guidelines, the Bomet University College has established a Procurement Department which is expected to execute the procurement mandate and also provide advisory services on procurement to the University College Management and other organs of the University College; and to staff to ensure compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015; Regulations 2020; and other statutory requirements.
Maintenance Unit
The University College is committed to its Vision and Niche based on Green Concept and has embarked on establishment of Maintenance Unit to ensure sustainability of resources and facilities.
A Draft Maintenance Policy has been developed and is in the stage of stakeholder engagement. Thereafter, to be presented for consideration and Approval by the College Management Board and Council.
Fire and Public Safety Provisions
In accordance with the NEMA requirements on fire and public safety, the University has installed adequate firefighting equipment such as fire extinguishers and fire horse reel and designated fire assembly points.
ICT Department
Bomet University College (BUC) ICT infrastructure is sufficient to address technical support for the Institution and for Blended Learning. BUC has a Server Room which has three (3) network cabinets that holds the structural network cabling for the internet and CCTV cameras installed. The University College has qualified technical team who handle issues raised by staff and students at the Help Desk including and not limited to network, website, software applications and hardware issues.
Bomet University College gets access to Internet through two modes namely radio which is managed by Kenya Educational Network Trust (KENET) and Fiber Optic which is managed by the ICT Authority through NOFBI Project. KENET suppliers the University College with 65 mbps of internet which goes up to 100 mbps during off pick hours (5:00 pm to 6:00 am). This enables staff and students to access fast and reliable internet through the many hotspots installed within the University College premises.
The technical services necessary for e-Communication, Conferencing aned Blended Learning at the University College are reliable since most of the data such as those of library are backed-up automatically in the Cloud on daily basis and the rest are backed up in external hard drive provided in respective offices. This ensures that resources of the data are readily available in case of any eventualities.
Access to up to date information resources is possible through the University College website which acts as the gateway for University customers and the public. The website is currently being upgraded to make it dynamic and ensure reliability, privacy, safety and security of the information and databases hosted. Offsite access to Bomet University College resources such as e-books, e-journal and publication is in the process of being actualized through the procurement of MyLOFT software. The software is a personal library where users include the content and categorize to meet their needs and it also allows users to access, organize, share and read offline all e-content, anytime and anywhere.
The University College has procured an Enterprise Resource Planning Software (ERP) and is currently being implemented. A Project Team was constituted to oversee the implementation of the ERP and to guide users in coming up with processes to be automated. To ensure success of the ERP Project, the University College procured two additional servers which will be running the web based version of the ERP and another one to run the databases to ensure security and availability of data. ERP Support Team has also been trained to provide help desk support once the system goes live. The ERP system will enable the staff and students to access the information resources of the University College through their respective portals.
The University College uses KENET Conference facility to hold Meeting virtually and also hold lectures and interaction with students during Corona Virus (COVID 19) pandemic period. The University College also has been able to use the Google Meet platform, a feature in Gmail, to hold lectures and interaction with students where they give notes and assignments as they await re-opening of the University College.
The ICT Department is equipped with the necessary tools. The modern Green Tuition Block has CCTV cameras for surveillance. The academic block and the library are connected to a fast and reliable internet. The ducts and trunking for data and electrical socket outlets are fitted in all the offices and lecture halls.
The following are the list of URLs to the various BUC online resources:
1) Remote teaching and e-learning portal - https://classroom.google.com
2) BUC Library resources -https://www.library.buc.ac.ke/
3) e-resources - https://ezproxy.buc.ac.ke:2048
4) University College website - https://www.buc.ac.ke
5) University College email service - https://mail.google.com/a/buc.ac.ke
Health Department
To conform to the Universities Standards and Guidelines, 2014, The Health Unit has undergone registration and licensing and ensures all Quality Assurance measures in all its procedures are adhered to. Additionally, the Health Unit has been able to come up with their Vision, Mission and Objectives, aligned to the University College’s Niche that guide their operation and functioning.
Vision
To be a high-quality health services provider for students, staff and their dependents.
Mission
To be the preferred health care provider in workplace, maintaining high quality health of staff and students, by providing high achievable standards of preventive, curative and promotional health care.
Departmental Objectives
1) To provide continuous and sustainable quality health care.
2) To enhance organizational culture of participation, ownership and purposefulness.
3) To effectively utilize and manage health resources.
4) To strengthen and sustain policy on HIV/AIDS and related health services.
5) To strengthen health services and physical facilities.
6) To provide and maintain a clean environment by ensuring proper handling of
Medical/Biological waste.
7) To enhance customer satisfaction by collecting, analysing and disseminating
8) customer feedback reports promptly.
Services Available
a. Clinical Services
Through our multidisciplinary approach to healthcare, Bomet University College Health Unit provides access to a variety of medical needs with a full range of clinical services. This approach brings together the work of clinicians and other care providers across different specialties to ensure that our patients receive comprehensive, personalized care at our service delivery point. This service includes diagnostic, curative, preventive and promotional health services, to the University staff, their dependants, and students.
b. Outpatient Care
Patients who require general medical services such as;
• Routine physicals,
• Evaluation of non-emergency medical complaints, and
• Follow up of medical conditions may visit the health facility.
c. Triage
Triage is routinely done to patients who do not have an appointment and have an urgent medical condition. Patients will be assessed and depending on the severity of the presentation, will be seen on the same day by a clinician. Urgent cases always take priority with immediate attention being offered. Patients who are seriously ill or injured may be sent to the emergency department of a local hospital. All new students are encouraged to enroll in National Medical Insurance Cover to caution the students in an event of need for inpatient care.
d. Nutrition Services
The role of the University Health Unit in Nutrition Service provision is to equip and support members of the University College community with the knowledge and skills needed to make and implement healthy nutrition choices.
e. Mental Health Services
The Mental Health Service provides the following with:
• Short Term Individual Therapy;
• Group Therapy, Medication Evaluations and
• Medication Management;
• Mental Health Emergencies; and
• Suicide Prevention Programme.
f. BUC Health Unit Laboratory
Our laboratory processes a wide variety of test requests. Some tests are performed in the laboratory and some are sent out to designated reference laboratories.
g. Emergency Handling
The Health Unit has a referral procedure in place. Procurement of an Ambulance will be factored in the budget plan for 2021/2022 financial year with a proposed budget of Ksh. 8,400,000. Due to Rationalization of budget for Financial Year 2020/2021, purchase of an Ambulance was moved to be catered for in the 2021/2022 Financial Year.
h. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Pandemic Handling Measures
Health Unit has followed all the Ministry of Health Guidelines for combating COVID-19 pandemic in all its operations and by extension to the whole University College and ensure compliance. In an event of suspected or confirmed COVID -19 infection, The University College has partnered with Bomet County Medical services to utilize the county government COVID-19 isolation and treatment centre.
Equipment
BUC takes cognizance of ensuring that adequate equipment is available for use at the Health Unit for quality care. The table below shows the number of equipment available at the Health Unit for quality healthcare provision.
Prof. George Otieno Orwa, PhD
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
I warmly welcome you to the Academic and Student Affairs Division of Bomet University College (BUC), and sincerely thank you for visiting our Website. This Division plays host to all students of BUC who are being mentored by highly qualified Faculty. I proudly state that BUC is currently the only University in Kenya that has cut a niche to be a driver of a Green Economy for Sustainability. Accordingly, the Academic Programmes domiciled in BUC, all reflect aspects of the Green Concept.
In this Website, you will find information regarding Academic Programmes and other important pieces of information. I therefore encourage you to interact with this Website extensively.
This Division is also responsible for Students Affairs as suggested in its name and Research. Therefore, you will find information on a myriad of Student Activities and very innovative endeavors that are going into training of Staff and Research. Our Research Activities are in response to emerging issues, and have helped curtail the effects of our world’s ever metamorphosing problems. Evidently, I have no iota of doubt, that this University is a global leader in driving the Green Economy, which is in line with Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals.
We currently offer Fourteen (14) undergraduate Academic Programmes organized within Four (4) Schools and One (1) Research Center. For all the undergraduate Academic Programmes, we have two intakes annually; that is May and September. For graduate studies relating to each of the mentioned undergraduate Academic Programmes, our admission is based on needs that emerge from time to time. Accordingly, interested persons are advised to liaise with the respective heads of Academic Departments within respective schools.
As we engage with challenges facing higher education globally, we are by choice dedicated to making decisions that strengthen the Division and BUC at large under guidance and auspices of the Principal, create a conducive environment for our students and staff as they pursue new frontiers of knowledge and position themselves for success.
Finally, I am grateful to everyone for associating with, and being part of this great University College. May you always know that I do not take your support for granted. To our esteemed visitors, please take a moment to also visit our Schools and Departmental Websites, follow us on Social Media and keep up with all of our activities.
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Thank you.
Prof. George Otieno Orwa
