We hosted a re-inspection exercise by the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council (PHOTC) as part of the accreditation process for its Bachelor of Science in Public Health programme. The exercise provided an opportunity for the Council to assess the University's training facilities, academic resources and institutional capacity to deliver quality public health education.
The inspection team, led by Mr William Kitagwa, was received on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Henry K. Kiplangat, by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance), Prof. Ronald Chepkilot, alongside members of University Management and faculty representatives from the School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
In his address, the Vice-Chancellor, represented by Prof. Chepkilot, welcomed the PHOTC team and acknowledged the importance of independent professional assessments in strengthening academic quality and institutional accountability. He noted that the Council's evaluation would provide an important opportunity to ensure that the programme meets the required professional standards, ultimately supporting quality training and better service delivery for students.
The re-inspection involved a physical assessment of key University facilities and resources that support the implementation of the programme. The team toured the laboratories, library, and other learning facilities, while also examining the University's physical infrastructure and available resources relevant to public health training.
The exercise provided an opportunity to evaluate the adequacy of the University's learning environment and its capacity to support effective teaching, practical training and the development of competencies required in the public health profession.
Upon completion of the inspection, the PHOTC team compiled and presented its report, documenting the findings of the assessment. The report provides an important reference point in the accreditation process and the University's continued engagement with the Council on the quality and delivery of the programme.
