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Tom Mboya University College

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Tom Mboya University College

Tom Mboya University College is a Public University located in Mbita Consituency and is accredited by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) to offer Diploma and Certificate programs.

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About Tom Mboya University College


Tom Mboya University College (TMUC) was gazetted on April 16th, 2016 as a Constituent College of Maseno University (MSU). Tom Mboya University College is named after the legendary politician Tom Joseph Mboya. The University College is located in Homa-Bay Town, Homa Bay County, approximately 100 metres from the shore of Lake Victoria. 

The aims and objectives of Tom Mboya University College are: 

  • To provide directly, or in collaboration, linkages and partnerships with industry and private sector other institutions of higher learning, facilities for technical, vocational, professional and scientific education and research;
  • To participate in technological innovation and the discovery, preservation, transmission of knowledge and to stimulate the intellect participation of students in the economic, social, cultural, scientific and technological development of Kenya;
  • To conduct examinations for such academic awards as may be provided for in the statutes pertaining to the University College; 
  • To examine and make proposals for new faculties, schools, institutes, departments, resource and research centres, degree courses and subjects of study;
  • To play a leading role in the development and expansion of the opportunities for higher education and research; 
  • To contribute to industrial and technological development through innovations and technology transfer; 
  • To develop as an institution of excellence in teaching, training, scholarship, entrepreneurship, innovation, research and
  • To participate in commercial ventures and other activities for the benefit of the institution, the community and stakeholders;
  • To contribute to the agricultural, industrial and technological development of Kenya in collaboration with industrial and other institutions through the transfer of appropriate technology;
  • To develop and provide educational, cultural, professional, technical and vocational services to the community and in particular foster corporate social responsibility and the practical arts; 
  • To provide programmes, products and services in ways that reflect the principles of equity and social justice; 
  • To facilitate student mobility between different programmes at different training institutions, universities and industry; and
  • To foster the general welfare of all staff and students. (n) To promote collaboration linkages with industries, private sector and societies.

Programs offered at Tom Mboya University College


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Bachelor of Science

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Bachelor of Arts

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Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies

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Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry

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Bachelor of Arts in Economics

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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science

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Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics

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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

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Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Extension

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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences

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Bachelor of Arts Criminology and Security Studies

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Tom Mboya University College - Historical journey


Tom Mboya University College (TMUC) can be traced to the Maseno University Learning Centre that was set up in Homa Bay town on 7th September 2010. By mid-2014, the centre had grown to be Maseno University campus with 1,087 students.

Following a consultative meeting between the County Government of Homa Bay and Maseno University, an idea to establish a University College in the county was hatched with the objective of increasing access to university education and taking education closer to the people.

It was then decided that the university be named after the late Honourable Thomas Joseph Mboya, MP.

On 2nd March 2015, an ad-hoc committee made up of officials from the County Government of Homa Bay and Maseno University was set up to steer registration of Tom Mboya University College through Maseno University as a mentoring institution.

Upon establishment through Legal Notice No. 55 in the Kenya Gazette Supplement No 45 of 8th April 2016, the University College started offering diploma and degree programmes anchored on those undertaken at the Maseno University and Certificate programmes offered at the Homa Bay Agricultural Training Centre (ATC).

The facility - Homa Bay Agricultural Training Centre where Tom Mboya University College is situated was handed over to Maseno University by the County Government of Homa Bay in April 2016.

TMUC admitted its first group of 114 students in September 2016 and at that time had 19 staff which included a seconded (13) staff from Maseno University and staff inherited (6) from Homa Bay ATC.

The first University College Council was inaugurated in January, 2017.

Major milestone attained by the University College during this period include:

  • Increase in student enrolment;
  • Growth in staff numbers (both teaching and administrative);
  • Completion of ongoing and renovation of existing infrastructural developments and initiation of new projects;
  • Development of the University College Master Plan and the Strategic Plan 2018 ? 2023;
  • Revitalized research activities, the establishment of linkages and collaborations, community engagement through extension and outreach.