Department of Pure and Applied Sciences

The Department of Information Science has developed a relevant and well equipped curriculum for students to attain high quality education. There is not only efficient technical skills offered but this department also instills the social skills required in this field of study. This is aimed at enabling a student to positively stand out globally in the Information Science Industry.

Career Options

After successful completion in the programs offered in this department, graduates have a chance to join the vast industry and venture into most if not all the opportunities this field has to offer.

The following are some of the places that offer career opportunities in this field of study:

• Information Technology Firms
• Academic Institutions
• Corporations
• Libraries
• Hospitals
• Banks
• Research Institutions

The following are some job titles the graduates can acquire in this field of career:

• Chief Information Officer
• Information Scientist
• Information Research Specialist
• Business Information Specialist
• Metadata Analyst
• Information Resource Specialist
• Web Analyst Manager
• Information Resource Specialist
• Digital Reference Librarian

Our Faculty

Dr. Nicholas Mwenda Jacob

Chairman, Department of Pure and Applied Sciences
nicholas.mwenda@kemu.ac.ke
+(254)722985262

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 2023
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 2011
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Science, Kenya University, 1991

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Jack Odongo

Lecturer, Department of Pure and Applied Sciences and Mathematics Coordinator, Nairobi Campus
Jack.odongo@kemu.ac.ke
+(254)752908442

– Ph.D (On going) Applied Mathematics, University at Buffalo, New York USA.
– M.Sc, Applied Mathematics, Catholic university of Eastern Africa, Kenya
– B.Ed, Sciences(Mathematics/Biology) Catholic university of Eastern Africa, Kenya
– Diploma in Education Science(Mathematics/Biology/P.E), University of Nairobi, Kenya

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Dr. Josephat Kariru Kigo, Chair, Department of Pure and Applied Sciences

Dr. Josephat Kariru Kigo, Ph.D

Lecturer, Department of Pure and Applied Sciences
josephat.kigo@kemu.ac.ke
+(254)724-256162; EXT:

– Ph.D, Physics Education, Kabarak University, Kenya
– M.Ed, Science Education, Egerton University, Kenya
– B.Ed. (Sci.), (Physics and Mathematics), University of Nairobi, Kenya

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