DB2 Certification Registration for 29th – 2nd August 2014

DB2 Certification Registration for 29th – 2nd August 2014

Dear ALL, Here is the registration link for the upcoming DB2 Training at JKUAT.scheduled for 29th- 2nd August 2014. 29th will be a public holiday for Muslims. So Training will start on 30th July 2014. The venue shall be the STACS Lab room 305 New Science Complex. No charges for taking the certification. Its free! Only students who have already done Databases qualify for this training.http://ibm.co/UfmONp Regards Dr Wafula

CODEZONE-CODE NINJAS

CODEZONE-CODE NINJAS

Are you a code ninja looking to test your android skills against the savviest? come for the intel’s App challenge Hackathon at JKUAT. Get into teams of three, four students and come compete for cool prizes. THEME: Changing the way people live and work through mobile applications. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/lyKODfO VENUE: HALL 7, LAB7 4TH Floor DATE: Sat 26th July 2014 TIME: 8am – 4pm Great prizes up for grabs…….lunch and tea will be provided.

JKUAT Clicks Way To First Indigenous Poultry Databank

JKUAT Clicks Way To First Indigenous Poultry Databank

In Summary JKUAT is studying mainly three birds: chicken, quails, and guinea fowl. The team is focusing on physical attributes and genetics of the birds. Study covers whole country on a digital platform. It seeks to have facts and figures online that will improve production. Indigenous chickens that roam freely in homesteads are a favourite of many people on health grounds and taste. Their meat and eggs are irresistible and are more expensive than products from the exotic types. Despite these benefits, chicken farmers, mainly in rural areas, are faced with disease challenges that silently… Continue reading →

TALK BY MICROSOFT & BLOGGERS ASSOCIATION OF KENYA

TALK BY MICROSOFT & BLOGGERS ASSOCIATION OF KENYA

FROM: Chairman IT Department TO: ALL SCIT STUDENTS We are writing to invite you for a talk on Wednesday 16th 2014  At 2.30 p.m in lecture Hall 3,  Technology House. The following companies shall be present: – (i)                  Microsoft on student opportunities (ii)                Bloggers association of Kenya (BAKE) on online content creation.   This talk will help in empowering  you for the future.   Philip Oyier – Chairman IT Department

September 2014 Intake In Progress – IT Department

September 2014 Intake In Progress – IT Department

JKUAT IT Department is receiving applications for the following courses:- 1. BSc. IT, 2. Diploma in IT 3. Certificate in IT   Application Requirements for qualified students (i)   A dully filled registration form – to be obtained from our offices/website upon payment of non-refundable fee of Ksh. 500 for Diploma/Certificate and Ksh. 1,500 for degree courses. (ii)   Two passport size photos. (iii)   Copies of relevant certificates   Application deadline: 8th August 2014

Invest in Science, Technology and Innovation: UNESCO Official

Invest in Science, Technology and Innovation: UNESCO Official

Unless developing countries embrace knowledge based and scientific data driven economies, their development aspirations and prospects could remain a mirage, says a UNESCO official.  Dr. Peggy Oti-Boateng who is a senior programmes specialist for science and technology for Africa at the Agency’s Nairobi office, added that abundant natural resource deposits in Africa has resulted in unprecedented foreign direct investment, with little involvement of the locals. ‘This is because many African governments still do not have science, technology, engineering and innovation (SETI) policies and needed capacity to sustainably exploit the continent’s potential for socio-economic advancement,’ Dr…. Continue reading →

CLOUD COMPUTING 2014 UPDATE SEMINAR

CLOUD COMPUTING 2014 UPDATE SEMINAR

Calendar: ICT Training Calendar 2012-2013 Title: CLOUD COMPUTING 2014 UPDATE SEMINAR Date: 7:30 am Thu, 24 Jul 2014 – 4:30 pm Fri, 25 Jul 2014 Location: Mombasa, Kenya Description: The purpose of this training is to introduce the participants to the essentials of Cloud Computing and its role in revolutionizing business processes, increasing efficiency and streamlining costs. Benefits of Attending the Two-Day Seminar Program LEARN exactly why cloud computing is relevant today from an economic, business and technology standpoint. HEAR first-hand from industry experts what issues and questions you should consider when evaluating cloud-based systems…. Continue reading →