GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED REGISTRATION
a) On admission day you MUST bring the following Original documents: –
i) Letter of admission
ii) National Identity Card
iii) K.C.S.E. Certificate/ Result Slip
iv) School Leaving Certificate from your K.C.S.E. School
v) Birth certificate
b) You are also expected to bring Two Certified Copies of:-
i) K.C.S.E. Certificate/Result Slip
ii) K.C.S.E. School Leaving Certificate
iii) Identity Card (both sides)
iv) Birth certificate
NB: The copies should be certified by School Principal or Sub-County director of Education.
c) Two certified Passport Size photographs taken within the last three months
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON YOUR COURSE
In addition to a combination of the two teaching subjects offered, you will be required to study and
pass the following compulsory subjects: –
PROFESSIONAL SUBJECTS SUPPORT SUBJECTS
i) Education
ii) Physical Education
i) Environmental Studies
ii) Communication Skills
iii) Library Science
iv) General Workshop Course
v) Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) Course
vi) Guidance and Counseling
vii) Entrepreneurship
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
a) For examinations all students are required to bring two (2) JK Copier reams of A4 80gms
printing papers
b) All students must bring at least one Textbook for their two Teaching Subjects, both
Professional Subjects and the Support Subjects (see appendix B)
c) You should bring a Geometrical Set, Pens, ruler, pencils, erasers, sharpeners, spring files, A4
Exercise Books and a minimum of one ream of ruled foolscap.
d) Students taking Biology, Chemistry and Physics should bring white polyester Laboratory coat
e) Science and Mathematics students should also bring a Scientific Calculator, graph book and
SMP Advanced Tables 3rd edition.

HEALTHREQUIREMENTS
P.O. BOX 18, 10100 NYERI
When replying please quote;
Ref:KAG/DIP/GEN/VOL.2
MobileNo. 0701972912
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kagumocollege.ac.ke
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Duly completed Medical Examination Form – NB: The College reserves the right to conduct its own medical
examination on any student at any time (see attached medical form.)
PERSONAL EFFECTS
You are required to bring with you: –
a) adequate personal clothing; Nyeri can be chilly during the cold seasons, early mornings or late
evenings you are advised to carry warm clothing.
b) Mattress – high density; 74″ x 30″ x 4″.
c) two pairs of plain bed-sheets
d) three blankets and a bed cover
e) pillow and two pillow cases
f) a bath towel
g) a pair of games shoes and stockings
h) suitable P.E. clothing for use until you are issued with a P.E. kit
i) a bucket
j) toilet and washing soaps
k) a spoon, normal size cup & a plate
l) adequate pocket money
. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
I. Attendance to College activities
a) Attendance to scheduled activities is compulsory. These include lectures, assemblies, field trips,
sports and games etc
– No exemption can be granted from participation in College activities/routines on grounds of
religious beliefs or philosophy.
b) You will be issued with copies of College Academic Policy and Code of Regulations and will be
required to declare in writing your readiness to adhere strictly to all the rules and regulations without
exception.
Students are advised to familiarize themselves with the regulations governing Diploma in Teacher Education
Course.
II. Progress in Training.
Performance while in training is continuously assessed and monitored with final exam by KNEC in
term eight. A progress report is issued in every term
III. Spiritual Welfare
The College is multi-denominational. Each one is free to practice one’s faith provided that by doing so,
the rights of other students and residents are not prejudiced or compromised in any way.
IV. Clubs and Societies
Students are expected to be members of at least one and a maximum of three Clubs/Societies.
ACCESS TO THE COLLEGE
· College is situated in Nyeri County, about seven (7 Km) South of Nyeri town one Km (1 km) off the
main Nyeri – Karatina – Nairobi road at the Gatitu Market turn-off.
· Public transport to College is available from the lower Bus Stage in Nyeri town.
FRANCISMWANGI
CHIEF PRINCIPAL
Mission: To provide quality teacher education and training that produces patriotic, competent, innovative and self-directing professionals..

DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
NB: (1) Books that bear stamps of other institutions will not be accepted
(2) Buy one text book per subject
A . AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT
1. One pair of Gum-boots – preferably black
2. One Blue overall (Boiler suit)
3. One clip board.
4. Test it fix it.
B. BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
1. Biological Science by Taylor, Green & Stout or Biology A Functional Approach
4th edition by Roberts
2. Principles of Biology VOL. 1 & 2 By P.M. Muchiri
3. Secondary Biology, A Practical Approach by Charles Oyugi and Simon Kinyua.
C . MUSIC DEPARTMENT
1. Folk Music of Kenya BY G. S. Zake
2. The School Recorder Book 1 & 2 – By E. Priestley
3. A Descant Recorder ( a MUST)
4. A Music Dictionary (e.g. Concise Dictionary of Music, etc)
5. Elementary Harmony Book 1 By G.H. Kitson OR First Year Harmony By W. Lovelock.
6. Music of Africa by N. Kwabena
7. ANY Book on:- (a) Counterpoint (b) Form and Analysis
8. 4 – 6 Manuscript Exercise Books (A4 size G6 – 120 pages) A must.
9. Music scores for voice and Instruments – for solo, choral music – etc
10. Any Musical instrument – African or Western.
11. Melody writing and analysis by Anne O. Warburton
12. An African melodic instrument of the students’ choice.
D. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
1. Advanced Learners Dictionary Longman/Macmillan
2. Oral Literature – By Okumba Miruka
3. English Sounds & Pronunciation by Wanjohi Gachari
E. CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT
1. One copy of “Chemistry in context by Hill and Holman.
2. Calculation for A – level Chemistry by E. N. RAMSDEN, 4th Edition.
F. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
1. Mastering P.T.E by Gathungu Lizzie
2. An Introduction to proposal and Thesis Writing by D.K. Kombo, DLA Tromp –
Paulines Publications.
3. Curriculum: Theory and Practice in Kenya: J.S. Shiundu, S.J. Omulando.
4. Revision P.T.E (Education) by J.M. Ngaroga.
P.O. BOX 18, 10100 NYERI
When replying please quote;
RE:KAG.TTC/DIP/GEN/VOL.2
MobileNo. 0701972912
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kagumocollege.ac.ke
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G. FRENCH DEPARTMENT
1. Parlons Francais BK1 @ Shs.250——To be bought at Kenya Institute of Education
(K.I.E.) Nairobi. Teacher’s Guide @ Shs.160
2. Parlons Francais bk 2}pupil ‘ s Book @ Shs.250 – Only available at Kenya Institute of
Education (K.I.E.), Nairobi Teacher ‘ s Book @ Shs.160
3. Entre Copains Book 1 pupil ‘ s book &
Teacher’s Guide – By Joy Shihemi Available in Bookshops
James Odhiambo in Nairobi
& Joy Simekha
4. Entre copains books 2 Pupil’s book – Published by East African Educational Publishers
Teacher’s Guide.
5. French /French dictionary ) available in bookshops in Nairobi
6. Bilingual (French-English dictionary )*** not pocket dictionaries
7. Bescherelle 1,2,and 3}These can be purchased at the Alliance Francaise/Text Book Centre
in Nairobi.
8. A Novel in French.
9. Any French magazines or newspapers.
10. Flash disc (8GB)
11. Collins Dictionary English/French.
H. PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
All students must bring;
(i) Physical Education, A Teachers Guide for Form I, Form II, Form III, Form IV
(New Syllabus, JKF) (A copy for each class)
(ii) A copy of ” Secondary P.E. Teachers Guide ” Form 1 – 4 by K.I.E.
(iii) Shorts / wrap-overs & T. Shirt for use awaiting supply of P.E. Kit
(iv) Lawn Tennis Racquet
(v) Badminton Racquet
(vi) Squash Racquet
NB: (i) Colours of the P.E.Kit items will be determined at the College.
I. ART ANDDESIGN DEPARTMENT
1. One ball of white knitting yarn
2. Three pencils (HB, 2B, 4B)
3. One drawing book, size A3.
4. One small bottle of black Indian Ink
5. One pencil rubber eraser.
6. Text book – A Revision Course in Art and Design for Secondary Schools. by Elizabeth C.
Orchardson.
7. Six metres of white cotton fabric material.
8. One set of linoleum cutters
9. One Stanley knife or trimming knife or Kraft knife.
10. One geometrical set.
11.One packet of small felt pen markers assorted colours (Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange,
Grey and Black).
12. One packet of assorted sizes of water colour paints.
13.Three assorted sizes of water colour brushes (sizes 4, 8 and 12)
14. One packet of poster colours (designers colours) assorted colours (Red, Blue, Orange, Purple,
Green, Black and White)
15. Three balls of thick knitting wool (Assorted colours).
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J. PHYSICSDEPARTMENT.
1. A copy of