About the Department

Organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry with applications in materials science and environmental chemistry. The department maintains strong industry and research partnerships and offers students access to well-equipped laboratories, digital resources and mentorship from experienced academics and practitioners.

Academic Programmes

The following programmes are offered within this department. Additional programmes may be available — see the school page for the full list.

ProgrammeLevelDurationMin. Entry
BSc PhysicsUndergraduate4 YearsKCSE C+ | B in Physics & Maths
BSc ChemistryUndergraduate4 YearsKCSE C+ | B in Chemistry
BSc MathematicsUndergraduate4 YearsKCSE C+ | B in Maths
BSc BiologyUndergraduate4 YearsKCSE C+ | B in Biology

Academic Staff

NameRankSpecialisation
Prof. Mary MumoHead of DepartmentDepartmental Lead
Full staff directory available from the department office. Contact chemistry@ku.ac.ke for a complete staff list.

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