About
March 16, 2021 2024-12-09 17:04About
Identity & Heritage
Chartered on August 2, 2022, we continue the legacy of excellence in education, research, and community service.
Our Historical Journey
The University traces its roots to the Maseno University Learning Centre established in Homa Bay town on 7th September 2010. Following consultations between the County Government of Homa Bay and Maseno University, a proposal emerged to establish a full university in the county.
In March 2015, an Ad-hoc committee was formed to register Tom Mboya University College through Maseno University as its mentoring institution.
The institution was officially established through Legal Notice No. 55 in the Kenya Gazette Supplement No 45 of 8th April 2016, initially offering diploma and degree programmes in Education, Business & Economics, and Agriculture.
After meeting all requirements of the Universities Act, 2012, the Commission for University Education recommended TMU for award of charter. On 2nd August 2022, His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta awarded Tom Mboya University its Charter as a full public university, receiving its Instruments of Authority (Mace, Seal, and Logo).
Mandate
The University operates under the full legal authority of:
- Universities Act 2012
- Tom Mboya University Charter, 2022
- Aims and Functions under Paragraphs 6 and 7
University Aim
- Provide high quality and relevant education that meets international standards
- Conduct impactful research and innovation that addresses societal challenges
- Transfer and commercialise technology for public benefit and national development
Our Guiding Principles
Mission
To be a premier internationally recognized University distinguished for its teaching, research and innovation.
Vision
To transform and sustainably contribute to society through teaching, research, innovation, knowledge creation, application and outreach.
Core Values
- Excellence
- Accountability
- Efficiency
- Integrity
- Sustainability
Philosophy
Facilitating the creation, sharing, elective exploitation, and utilization of knowledge within the framework articulated by law and its Statutes for the greatest benefit and wellbeing of society.
Functions of the University
- Provide education directly or through collaboration
- Advance knowledge and its practical application
- Disseminate and exploit research outcomes
- Participate in innovation and development
- Collaborate with industry for tech growth
- Inculcate a culture of innovation in STEM
- Promote education in science and tech fields
- Offer a multi-level flexible education system
- Engage in scholarly and intellectual development
- Offer continuing professional development courses
- Determine curricula, delivery, and admission
- Conduct examinations
- Confer academic awards as per the Act
- Establish faculties, schools, and departments
- Promote staff and student welfare
- Foster social responsibility and offer community services
- Provide accessible academic and training programmes
- Charge fees and mobilize resources
