Daystar to offer law degree as Zetech starts two new courses
Daystar University students during a past graduation ceremony. The narrative that has gained credence is the one that blames lecturers and university administration for “missing marks”. This is not entirely true. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- The school had not been operational for a long time, making students to raise concerns.
- Daystar’s Corporate Affairs Manager Damaris Kimilu said the programme has limited spaces and will only admit 60 students per year.
- Zetech University has received approval by CUE to offer two new bachelor’s degree programmes.
The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has approved the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree programme for Daystar University as Zetech University gets two new bachelor’s degree programmes approved by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
Daystar’s degree programme was approved through a letter dated July 31 after an onsite inspection of the university’s school of law.
“The Council is pleased to inform you that Daystar University School of Law has been licensed as a legal education provider pursuant to the provisions of the Legal Education Act and the relevant regulations for a period of five years from the date of this letter,” said CLE CEO Dr J K Gakeri.
The school had not been operational for a long time, making students to raise concerns.
LIMITED SPACES
On Wednesday, the Daystar’s Corporate Affairs Manager Damaris Kimilu, in a press statement, said the programme has limited spaces and will only admit 60 students per year.
“The Daystar University School of Law campus is located next to the Daystar Nairobi campus and is fully resourced for teaching and learning, including a digitised library, computer labs, a moot court and the necessary teaching and support staff,” she said.
She said that besides the academic programme, the school of law will also operate the Centre for Medical Law and Ethics which is focused on offering support services in research, training and advocacy.
ZETECH
At the same time, Zetech University has received approval by CUE to offer two new bachelor’s degree programmes.
Vice Chancellor Njenga Munene said the university will now offer a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and Diplomacy and Bachelor of Economics and Statistics.
“The launch of the programme comes in the wake of increased demand for training in international relations and economics, and the university says it is keen to produce competent professionals who can positively impact the world,” said Prof Munene.
He added that the university’s council and management board are proud of the new development and the role it will play in meeting the demand for skilled and highly trained personnel in the two fields.
Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academics, Research, Extension and Student Affairs Alice Njuguna said the launch of the programmes is a testament of the growth of the university.
“We believe they will attract a large number of learners and our faculty is equipped to offer quality training to those who register for the courses,” said Dr Njuguna.
