Brief background/history of the school

The School of Business was established with a clear mandate to provide high-quality, market-driven academic programs that equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required in today’s dynamic business environment. The School admitted its inaugural cohort in September 2019, welcoming five (5) Bachelor of Commerce students placed by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) alongside sixteen (16) Master of Business Administration (MBA) students. This marked the beginning of a steady and strategic growth trajectory.

In the 2023/2024 academic year, the School expanded its academic portfolio with the launch of the Bachelor of Project Planning and Management program, admitting its first cohort of twelve (12) students. This expansion reflected the School’s responsiveness to evolving industry needs and its commitment to offering programs aligned with national and global development priorities.

Over the years, the School has experienced consistent growth in enrollment and academic offerings. By the 2025/2026 academic year, the student population had grown to at least 190 students, demonstrating increasing confidence in the School’s programs and academic standards.

Looking ahead, the School is poised for further expansion. In the 2026/2027 academic year, it plans to launch three additional undergraduate programs and two postgraduate programs to meet rising market demand and broaden academic opportunities for prospective students.

The School of Business prides itself on a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty members, supported by a dedicated administrative staff. Together, they foster a collaborative and student-centered learning environment that promotes excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement. Through this commitment, the School continues to strengthen its position as a center of academic distinction and professional development.

School of Business Vision Statement

To be a premier School of Business recognized for developing ethical, innovative, and globally competitive business leaders and advancing impactful research that drives sustainable economic and societal transformation.

School of Business Mission Statement

To deliver high-quality business education through innovative teaching and experiential learning; conduct cutting-edge research that informs policy and industry practice; foster entrepreneurship and technology-driven solutions; and engage industry and communities to promote sustainable development and global competitiveness.

Core values

The following core values guide the School;

• Integrity
• Excellence
• Academic Freedom
• Justice and Fairness
• Courage and Resilience
• Creativity and Innovativeness
• Accountability.

The School of Business Mandate

The School of Business shall:

1. Provide high-quality, industry-relevant business education that produces competent, ethical, and globally competitive graduates.
2. Conduct impactful research and innovation that advance knowledge, inform policy, and support sustainable economic development.
3. Promote entrepreneurship, industry collaboration, and community engagement to enhance societal and economic transformation.