Turkana University College

Turkana University College (TUC) is Kenya’s first Public University to be established in the vast resource-rich area of northwestern Kenya.

Turkana University thrives in an environment that fosters technology, innovation, creativity, and research.

Turkana University College offers its students, quality academic and career education to meet individual and societal needs. The University’s overall goal is to train career-minded individuals by offering education that produces skilled, disciplined, honest, and innovative workers through its programs.

The University College is situated in Turkana County, which is the 2nd largest County in Kenya covering 68,680sq km. It is the same size as the Republic of Rwanda. The County borders South Sudan to the north, Uganda to the west, and Ethiopia to the northwest.

Turkana University College aspires to be a preferred University College in humanities science and technology. We wish to provide holistic university education, create, preserve and disseminate knowledge and skills through superior pedagogy and research for the transformation of lives and service to humanity

Turkana County is a good place to be. The earliest Stone Age industry in pre-history was found in Turkana County. A number of archeological discoveries make the County very strategic. The earliest late Stone Age industries in prehistory were found in Turkana. At the archaeological site of Nataruk, in Southwest Turkana, scientists have discovered the oldest evidence of inter-group conflict in the past. We are therefore situated in a rich environment for studies in human sciences.

Vision: To be a preferred university college in humanities, science, and Technology

Mission: To provide holistic university education, create, preserve, disseminate knowledge and skills through superior pedagogy and research for the transformation of lives and service to humanity

Core Values: To undertake its mission and realize its vision, TUC upholds the following values: –

• Integrity:  As reflected in personal appearance and conduct.
• Creativity: To create and utilize new ideas in teaching and engage in technological research.
• Accountability:  Our staff will consistently work for the betterment of the University and will continuously identify with its course.
• Equity: We believe in the equal treatment of all in terms of rights and responsibilities.
• Diversity: We realize the strength in the diverse experiences and backgrounds of our staff, students, and alumni.
• Social Responsibility: Promoting awareness of, and providing leadership in responding to issues and problems affecting society.

Turkana University College offers its students, quality academic and career education to meet individual and societal needs. The University’s overall goal is to train career-minded individuals by offering education that produces skilled, disciplined, honest, and innovative workers through its programs.

• Research and Development: TUC prioritizes scientific research, technology, and innovation as the key drivers for economic growth, solutions to socio-environmental problems, and poverty reduction.
• Academics resources: We have qualified staff, a well-equipped library, an IT laboratory with easy access to Wi-Fi internet, and other academic resources.
• Student Welfare Support: The University College has established accommodation facilities and other recreational centers.
• Course completion time: Students are able to complete their course within the stipulated time. Student's academic progress is closely monitored and evaluated on a continuous basis.
• Flexible study options: Flexible modes of learning, which includes full-time & part-time
• Security: There is enhanced security in the University College and its environs.
• Community Services/Engagements: Turkana University College is committed to carrying out Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) based activities that add value to the community.
• Multicultural diversity: The University recognizes the diversity of its student population and develops talents through organizing cultural events.
• Career placement: The University is committed to producing highly skilled individuals to fit the job market.
• Academic exchanges: Students benefit from academic exchanges with local institutions of higher learning.

Turkana University College (TUC) was inaugurated on the 27th January 2017 as a constituent college of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST). This is Kenya’s 1st public university to be established in the vast resource-rich area of North-Western Kenya.