Abstract:
An overview of geospatial information education and its development in Kenya in
general and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in
particular is given. The gradual evolution and conception, design and establishment of
Geomatic Engineering and Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) training programmes
at Jomo Kenyatta University is discussed. The impetus of this growth, envisaged
direction, expected impact on the practice of Geomatic Engineering, GIS and associated
disciplines in Kenya and the Eastern Africa Region are explored. The anticipated
challenges and strategies for meeting the same are discussed