Internal Audit Quality Assurance Mechanism
Internal Audit Department was established in August 2018 following the recruitment of an Internal Auditor. The Department has put in place the governing documents including Charters, Work Plans and Policies. The Head of Internal Audit reports functionally to the Audit & Compliance Committee of Council and administratively to the Principal.
i. Vision
To be a preferred advisor unit in partnership with stakeholders delivering professional assurance and consulting services to assist the University College to achieve its mission, strategic planning goals and initiatives in an atmosphere of respect and accountability.
ii. Mission
To enhance and protect institutional value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice and Insight.
iii. Core Values
The Core values of Internal Audit are: Integrity, Objectivity, professionalism, competence and Confidentiality.
1. Roles and Functions of Internal Audit
Internal Audit at BUC is a control tool that helps in the accomplishment of the University’s objective by establishing systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of Risk Management, Controls and Governance Process.
The roles and functions of Internal audit include bringing systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of;
a. Review and evaluate budgetary performance, financial management, transparency and accountability mechanisms and processes in the University College;
b. Have a duty to give reasonable assurance through the Audit and Compliance Committee on the state of risk management, control and governance within the organization
c. Review the effectiveness of the financial and non-financial performance management systems of the University College
d. Review Compliance to laws and Policies.
e. Review the adequacy of the safety and custody of the Institutional assets.
2. Internal Audit Governing Documents
Internal Audit operations are governed by internal and external instruments.
i. Key Legal Instruments –External includes;
1) Constitution of Kenya,2010
2) International Professional Practices Framework(IPPF)
3) Public Financial Management Act,2012
4) Public Finance Management Regulations,2015
5) Mwongozo Code of Governance in Public sector
6) Audit Committee Guidelines Gazette Notice Vol.CXVIII-NO.40
7) Government Policies and Circulars

ii. Key Documents-Internal includes;
1) Internal Audit Charter
2) Audit Committee Charter
3) Internal Policies
4) Internal Audit Manual
5) Internal Audit Risk Based Work Plan
6) Risk Based Audit Procedure manual.
3. Scope of Internal Audit
Internal audit coverage may be extended to all areas of the University College and may include; financial, administrative, academic and other operational activities. The extent and frequency of audit depends on various circumstances such as relative risks associated with the activity, results of previous audit, materiality and adequacy of internal control systems that are in place.
At the beginning of every Financial Year, a flexible Risk-Based Audit Work Plan is prepared to guide the deployment of the limited resources to high risk areas within the institution.
4. Reporting
The Head of Internal Audit is responsible for coordinating internal audit activities in the University College. The Head of Internal Audit reports administratively to the Principal and functionally to the Audit and Compliance Committee of the Council.

Sport Facilities
In supporting and promoting sports and games, the University College has successfully decommissioned a dumpsite, (work to be completed in phases as per approved budgetary allocations), and set out to level fields that will be used for sporting activities; Tennis, Scrabble, badminton, karate, Chess and table tennis are some of the indoors games that students are currently participating in.
Additionally, there is a Courtyard within the Green Administration Block that is used for long Tennis. The University has an understanding with the County Government of Bomet which allows Bomet University College to use the IAAF Stadium for sporting activities such as football, athletics, Rugby and volleyball.

Plate6.12: Sports field leveling (to be undertaken and completed in phases based on budgetary allocations by Council and Government)

Research, Innovation, Extension and Out-reach

Welcome to Bomet University College (BUC) Research, Innovation, Extension and Out-reach (RIEO) Department. In line with BUC’s Vision of being a Premier Green University in Fostering Research Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainability, which is operationalized by amongst others, its Strategic Goal Number 2 of providing a vibrant intellectual climate for quality scientific research, the Department provides a framework for developing research competencies among academic staff and students, conducting research and innovations, establishing institutional linkages and collaborations, enhancing capacity for fundable research, developing policy guidelines for management of research funds and grants, and promoting avenues for high impact research publications and dissemination. RIEO Department endeavors to incorporate the Concept of Green Sustainability in activities that include among others; Research, Conferences, Workshops, Research Proposals Development, Innovations and Research related Outreach/Extension Services. Dr. Tony Okwach Omusonga is the Head of Department, and is assisted by highly skilled researchers drawn from Members of Academic Staff and 3 Research Assistants; namely, Ms. Dinah Wechuli, Ms. Michellina Echwa and Ms. Gwendolyn Wanjiku in conduct of activities of the Department. For more information, please contact us through the email address; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

1. Research and Start-Up Village

The Research Centre and Start-Up Village under construction will support activities that are part of Bomet University College’s mission to provide a conducive environment for discovery, preservation and dissemination of knowledge; to nurture critical inquiry, creativity and engagement for social transformation and advancement of humanity.

2. Grant Proposal Writing Training

RIEO Department organized capacity building workshops on grant research proposal writing for Bomet University College (BUC) members of academic staff in December, 2019. These resulted into proposals which were developed jointly between Bomet University College, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology and Busitema University in Uganda and submitted to Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA). Other research workshops for members of academic staff are also scheduled to take place in the Financial Year 2020/2021.

3. Publications

The following table presents a summary of Bomet University College publications realized in the Financial Year 2019/2020 and 2020/2021

4. Funded Research Projects

The following table presents a summary of BUC funded research projects.

5. Proposals Submitted for Funding

The following table presents a summary of proposals developed and submitted for funding by BUC.

6. Signed Research Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs)

In May, 2020, Bomet University College and the County Government of Bomet signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which aimed at identifying areas where BUC and the County Government could partner in the COVID-19 Pandemic Research. The MoU also aimed at identifying challenges within the County that can be turned into opportunities through Research. The Project was funded at the tune of Ksh. 13 Million and is under implementation.

7. International Conference and Open Day

The 1^st Bomet University College International Conference and Open Day are set to be held in Financial Year 2020/2021 having previously been postponed due to Covid-19 Pandemic.

8. Uptake of the Allocated Research Fund

Bomet University established a Research Fund (BUCRF) for various activities in the institution. In Financial Year 2019/2020, Kes. 1.6 Million was allocated for research. The beneficiaries were Tutorial Fellows allocated Ksh. 200,000 each to undertake research under Mentorship of Academic and Research Leaders. In the Financial Year 2020/2021, distribution of the allocation of research fund is in progress.

Postgraduate Studies
Bomet University College considers postgraduate studies as the nerve-centre of its dynamic growth and development because it is through postgraduate studies that Lecturers and Professors are produced. At the same time, the university considers postgraduate studies as a major avenue of promoting research and innovation not only for the institution, but also for the country and international community at large. To this end, the University promotes and encourages postgraduate studies through prudent recruitment, effective teaching, supervision and research, and completion of postgraduate studies within the stipulated time. To achieve these tasks, the University College has set Rules and Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies and established a Postgraduate Studies Department under the Academic and Student Affairs Division.

a) Eligibility for Postgraduate Studies
Bomet University College admits students from accredited universities internationally.
I. Eligibility for the Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

Applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) must be:
i) Holders of a degree of Moi University or any other recognized university.
ii) Holders of qualifications considered by the Senate to be equivalent to a university degree.
iii) In addition to the above, applicants should normally have at least one year of experience in relevant government, private or non-governmental service.

II. Eligibility for the Master Degree

i. The following shall normally be eligible to register for the Master’s degree:

1. Holders of at least second class Bachelors degree of Moi University.
2. Holders of a first degree from an accredited university and recognized by Moi University Senate as equivalent to (i)above.
3. Holders of a first degree with a ‘PASS’ shall normally be admitted if they have a postgraduate diploma in the relevant field.
ii. In addition, to producing evidence of eligibility for registration, candidates for the Master’s degree shall normally be required to appear for an interview by the various Schools so as to determine their suitability for registration. A written test might also be given, at the discretion of the Department.
iii. Subject to the approval of Senate, Departments, through their respective School Committees, and with the recommendations of GSC, may formulate regulations requiring applicants to have attained certain academic or equivalent qualifications, which are consistent with the goals of their Masters programmes.

 III. Eligibility for Admission into PhD Programmes

To qualify for admission into a PhD programme, a candidate shall normally be a:

i) Holder of a Bachelor’s degree
ii) Holder of a Master's degree of Moi University in the relevant field, or
iii) Holder of a relevant Master's degree of any other University recognized by Moi University Senate, or
iv) Holder of other qualifications considered by MU Senate as equivalent to a relevant Master’s degree.

 b) Postgraduate Programmes
The postgraduate programmes provided are enhanced in imparting creative and critical thinking as part of the essential skills needed for living and working successfully in a dynamic society.
The Department is also guided by the Rules and Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies Policy as approved by Bomet University College Council.

The following postgraduate programmes have been submitted for Approval by Moi University Senate. After Senate Representatives Inspected and Evaluated Facilities and Resources available to support the Academic Programmes for launching in the four (4) Schools, details of Academic Programmes requested for are as follows:

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
1) Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Studies
2) Doctor of Philosophy in Religion
3) Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy
4) Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
5) Doctor of Philosophy in History
6) Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics
7) Doctor of Philosophy in Literature
8) Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science and Public Administration
9) Doctor of Philosophy in Geography
10) Doctor of Philosophy in Kiswahili
11) Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology
12) Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology
13) Master of Philosophy in Communication Studies
14) Master of Arts in Religious Studies
15) Master of Arts in Linguistics
16) Master of Arts in Literature
17) Master of Arts in Medical Anthropology
18) Master of Arts in Philosophy
19) Master of Arts in Theatre
20) Master of Arts (Economics)
21) Master of Arts in Gender Studies & Development
22) Master of Arts in Public Administration and Policy
23) Master of Arts in History
24) Master of Arts
25) Master of Arts in Geography
26) Master of Arts in Kiswahili (Translation, Linguistics, Literature)
27) Master of Arts in Sociology
28) Master of Arts in Anthropology
29) Master of Science in Counseling Psychology

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
1) Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology
2) Doctor of Philosophy in Language Education (English/Literature/Kiswahili)
3) Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Communication and Technology
4) Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy Education
5) Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Development
6) Doctor of Philosophy in Social Education and Ethics
7) Doctor of Philosophy in History Education
8) Master of Education in Educational Psychology
9) Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling
10) Master of Education in Educational Administration
11) Master of Education in Language Education (English/Kiswahili)
12) Master of Education in History Education
13) Master of Education in Curriculum Studies
14) Master of Education in Philosophy of Education
15) Postgraduate Diploma in Education

 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
1) Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management
2) Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics
3) Master of Business Management (MBM)
4) Master of Business Administration
5) Master of Science in Agricultural Economics and Resource Management
6) Master of Science (Project Planning & Management)

SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
1) Doctor of Philosophy in Analytical Chemistry
2) Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics
3) Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics or Epidemiology
4) Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry
5) Master of Science Epidemiology & Biostatistics
6) Master of Science in Pure Mathematics
7) Master of Science in Public Health