HELB Benchmarking
A team from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) led by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Rt. Hon. Sen. Prof. Ekwee Ethuro, EGH, EBS , Mr. Charles Maranga, board member and the Acting CEO, Mr. Shem Gichimu visited the University to benchmark on Performance and Good Corporate Governance.
HELB Benchmarking
A team from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) led by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Rt. Hon. Sen. Prof. Ekwee Ethuro, EGH, EBS , Mr. Charles Maranga, board member and the Acting CEO, Mr. Shem Gichimu visited the University to benchmark on Performance and Good Corporate Governance.
On Monday, July 29, 2024, a delegation from the Commission for University Education (CUE), led by Dr. David Muthuka, Deputy Commission Secretary for Research, Planning, and Innovation, visited the University of Embu (UoEm). The focus of the benchmarking exercise was on Performance Contracting. This visit highlights the ongoing collaborative efforts between CUE and UoEm. The two institutions have established a strong and mutually beneficial relationship, working together across various areas to enhance educational standards and institutional effectiveness.
Photo taken during Kenya Utalii College Bench-marking.
Photo taken during the KUCCPS Benchmarking visit on Thursday 18th July, 2024 in the Council Boardroom.
Photo taken during the training(QMS Implementation Training Course (ISO 9001:2015)) held on Thursday 25th July, 2024 in the Charter Hall. The training was facilitated by Maya Consultancy Limited Officials led by Ms. Bett Chebet and Mr. Stephen Muthoka.
Benchmarking Visit by Kenya Utalii College
Benchmarking Visit by Koitaleel Samoei University College
ISO 9001:2015 Recertification Audit
Photo taken during the Koitaleel Samoei University College Bench-marking Visit on Wednesday 21st February, 2024 in the Senate Boardroom.
Benchmarking Visit by Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)
Benchmarking Visit by Garissa University
Benchmarking Visit by Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Cascading of FY 2023/2024 Performance Contract
Cascading of FY 2023/2024 Performance Contract
Participants during the Process Owners and ISO Champions Training
Benchmarking Visit by Laikipia University

FY 2020/2021 PERFORMANCE CONTACT EVALUATION RESULTS

The FY 2020/2021 performance Contract was evaluated by the Public Service Performance Management & Monitoring Unit on 22nd November 2021. The exercise took place within the University. The University was represented by the Chairman and Independent Member of the University Council, Vice-Chancellor and members of management during the exercise.

A composite score of 1.9290 (Excellent) was attained.

FY 2021/2022 PERFORMANCE CONTRACT & CASCADING

The FY 2021/2022 Performance Contract Guidelines were received and heads of departments/ sections set targets that were discussed at their respective divisions in June 2021. A Draft performance Contract was then developed and tabled to the University Management Board on 30th June 2021 and after tabled for discussion during the University Council Meeting on 9th July 2021.

The PC was then uploaded on the Performance Management System for negotiation and then vetting. Negotiation and Vetting was conducted by the Ministry of Education on 31st August 2021 and 13th September 2021 respectively. It was then reviewed and approved by Public Service Performance Management Monitoring Unit in the Ministry of Public Service and Gender.

The FY 2021/2022 Performance Contract was cascaded in a meeting held on Monday, 25th October 2021. Cascading involves signing of the PC between the Chairman of University Council and the Vice-Chancellor and then the heads of divisions who hence sign with the respective heads of departments/section.

 

What is ISO/IEC 27001?

ISO/IEC 27001, is an information security management standard jointly-published by the International Organization for Standardisation, and the International Electrotechnical Commission. ISO 27001, structures how businesses should manage risk associated with information security threats; including policies, procedures and staff training.

Defined within the ISO 27001 standard are information security guidelines, requirements intended to protect an organisation’s data assets from loss or unauthorised access and recognised means of demonstrating their commitment to information security management through certification.

ISO 27001, includes a risk assessment process, organisational structure, Information classification, Access control mechanisms, physical and technical safeguards, Information security policies, procedures, monitoring and reporting guidelines.

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