The article discusses the educational offerings at St Elizabeth School of Nursing Mukumu, which is under the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega’s ownership. Since the 1960s, the institution has maintained a strong academic record, supported by the excellent midwifery services in its hospital’s wards and maternity section. Students undergo training based on a standardized curriculum regulated by the Nursing Council of Kenya and TVET-CDACC.
The school provides the following programs:
- Perioperative Theater Technology
- Diploma: Requires a C- average in KCSE.
- Certificate: Requires a D+ average in KCSE.
- Nursing
- Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN): Requires a C average in KCSE, with specific grades in English/Kiswahili, Biology, and one of Physics, Mathematics, or Chemistry.
- Social Sciences
- Diplomas and certificates in Social Work and Community Development, Counselling Psychology, and Marriage and Family Therapy, with varying KCSE grade requirements.
Additionally, short courses like HTS and Adherence are offered, primarily on weekends, targeting professionals in health, education, and social work sectors.
The institution is located along the Kakamega-Kisumu Highway in Khayega Location, with contact numbers provided for further inquiries.
