Mandate
The University derives its mandate from University Act 2012 No.42, of 13th December, 2012, which stipulates the objectives as follows.

• Advancement of knowledge through teaching, scholarship research and scientific investigation;
• Promotion of learning in the students body and society in general;
• Promotion of culture and societal life of society
• Support and contribution to realization of national economic and social development
• Promotion of high standards in and quality of teaching and research;
• Education, training and retraining high level professionals, technical and management personnel;
• Dissemination of outcomes of research conducted by the university to general community.
• Facilitation of life-long learning through provision of adult and continuing education
• Fostering of capacity for independent critical thinking among its students; and
• Promotion of gender balance and equality of opportunity among students and employees.
• Promotion of equalization for persons with disabilities, minorities and other marginalized groups.
• To contribute to agricultural, industrial and technological development of Kenya in collaboration with industrial and institutions through the transfer of appropriate technology;
• To develop and provide education, culture professional, technological and vocational services to the community and in particular, foster corporate social responsibility
• To provide programmers, products and services in ways that reflects the principles of equity and social justice;
• To facilitate student mobility between different programmers and different training institutions, universities and industry
• To foster the general welfare of all staff and students.

Established in 2014, Kaimosi Friends University is a public-spirited institution that makes distinctive contributions to society in education and training, research and innovation.

The University was gazetted as a constituent college of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology on May 22, 2015, vide Legal notice number 87 of the Kenya Gazette Supplement number 65.

SERENE LOCATION

The institution is situated in the vast, lush-green and history-rich Kaimosi Complex, just 500 metres off the Chavakali-Kapsabet Road, between Shamakhokho and Cheptul townships. It is equidistant from Kisumu, Kakamega and Kapsabet towns – about 35 kilometres.

Its location in a tropical rain forest provides a serene environment for teaching, learning and research.

It is the zenith of more than 10 institutions in the complex – including Jumuia Hospital-Kaimosi, Friends ( Technical) College Kaimosi, Kaimosi Girls, and Boys High Schools, Kaimosi Theological College, Kaimosi TTC, Kaimosi Vocational Training Institute, a Special school, and a host of primary schools – all sponsored by the Kaimosi Friends Church.

 DYNAMIC PROGRAMMES AND FACULTY

Kaimosi Friends University offers certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in over 15 programmes at the schools of Science, Business and Economics, Computing and Information Technology, Education and Social Sciences, and the nascent School of Nursing.

FLEXIBLE STUDY

In addition to the regular and evening classes conducted at the University College’s Main Campus, a robust Open Distance and e-Learning module supports distance learning.

SPIRITED GROWTH

The University College is anchored on the pillars of Academic Excellence and Student Engagement; Technological Enhancement and Infrastructure; Research, Innovation, Outreach and Linkages; and Sustainability

Driven by The University College endeavours to be ranked amongst the world class universities based on academic excellence and research that impact on societal needs.

Besides embracing innovation and ICT in all its programs and operations to position itself as a teaching, learning, and research and extension institution, emphasis is laid on entrepreneurial development and skills for the students to orient graduates towards job creation.

The University College derives its objects and functions from Section 3(1) of the Universities Act, 2012 and the, which made it a legal entity on 22nd May 2015.

OBJECTIVES

The five-year objectives of KAFU from 2023 are to:

To develop and implement demand-driven academic programmes

To increase the size and quality of teaching staff in strategically important academic areas.

To create and sustain a culture that supports teaching and learning excellence in all academic units.

To strengthen and support capacity for independent critical thinking, innovations and research activities.

To conduct research and disseminate outcomes for the benefit of the general community.