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Department of Information Science

The Department of Information Science has developed a relevant and well equipped curriculum for students to attain high quality education. There is not only efficient technical skills offered but this department also instills the social skills required in this field of study. This is aimed at enabling a student to positively stand out globally in the Information Science Industry.

Career Options

After successful completion in the programs offered in this department, graduates have a chance to join the vast industry and venture into most if not all the opportunities this field has to offer.

The following are some of the places that offer career opportunities in this field of study:

• Information Technology Firms
• Academic Institutions
• Corporations
• Libraries
• Hospitals
• Banks
• Research Institutions

The following are some job titles the graduates can acquire in this field of career:

• Chief Information Officer
• Information Scientist
• Information Research Specialist
• Business Information Specialist
• Metadata Analyst
• Information Resource Specialist
• Web Analyst Manager
• Information Resource Specialist
• Digital Reference Librarian

Our Faculty

Catherine M. Nzioka, Chair, Department of Information Science

Catherine M. Nzioka

Chair, Department of Information Science
catherine.nzioka@kemu.ac.ke
+(254)724-256162

– Ph.D, Information Science, Kenyatta University, Kenya (Ongoing)
– MPhil. Records and Archives Management, Moi University, Kenya
– B.Sc., Information Science, Moi University, Kenya

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Edith Murugi Gitau, Lecturer, Department of Information Science

Edith Murugi Gitau, MPhil

Program leader, BSc Information Science, Department of Information Science
edith.murugi@kemu.ac.ke
(+254)724-256162; EXT: 1305

– DPhil, Information and Knowledge Management, Technical University of Kenya (TUK), Kenya
– M.Sc, Information Science, Kenya Methodist University (ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV), Kenya
– BSc, Information Sciences, Moi University, Kenya
– Diploma, Information Systems, Oshwal College, Kenya

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Geoffrey Mwendwa Benson

Mr. Geoffrey Mwendwa Benson

Lecturer & Exams/Timetabling Officer, Department of Information Science
geoffrey.mwendwa@kemu.ac.ke
+(254)790-226866

– Ph.D, Information and Knowledge Management Technical University of Kenya, TUK
– M.Sc, Information Science, Kenya Methodist University – ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
– BSc – Information Science (Publishing and Media Studies Option) – Moi University

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Julie Waceke Kiarie, Lecturer, Department of Information Science

Julie Waceke Kiarie, MPhil

Lecturer, Department of Information Science
julie.kiarie@kemu.ac.ke
(+254)722-599048; EXT: 1305

– M.Sc, Library Information Science, Kenyatta University (KU), Kenya
– BSc, Information Sciences, Kenya Methodist University (KEMU), Kenya
– DPhil, Information and Knowledge Management, Technical University of Kenya (TUK), Kenya
– Diploma in Library and Information Studies, Kenya School of Professional Studies (KSPS), Kenya

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