Electrical Power Engineering Program Offered at Mt Kenya University

The course is designed to equip trainees with the knowledge and skills to enable them work safely, accurately and efficiently in any heavy current establishments. The course is also intended to impart general knowledge so as to provide change the attitudes to enable the trainee contribute positively to the society

At the end of the course the trainees should be able to: Understand both theoretical and practical aspects of electrical engineering,Understand specialized subjects in the field of power systems and industrial electronics, Solve problems of both a generalized and specific nature using theoretical and /or practical approach, Appreciate design procedures which encompass both hardware and/or software, Build and test prototypes and develop knowledge to progress to a production stage, Use computer to program in high level language, Acquire safe working attitudes for any working environment, Modify existing systems to improve efficiency, Appreciate management and organizational problems in the field of heavy current

Passed a relevant craft course. Passed KCSE with an average grade of C- , and a minimum grade of C- in each of the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Physical Science/Physical Science or Chemistry. An equivalent qualifications