Bukura Agricultural College

Bukura Agricultural College (BAC) is a public institution located along Sigalagala–Butere Road in Bukura, Kakamega County, Kenya. Established in 1974, it became a state corporation under the Bukura Agricultural College Act, Cap. 348 of 1999. The college specializes in agricultural education, offering a range of certificate, diploma, and short courses aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and livelihoods.

📍 Location

• Address: Sigalagala–Butere Road, Bukura, Kakamega County, Kenya

• Postal Address: P.O. Box 23-50105, Bukura, Kenya

📞 Contact Information

• Phone Numbers:

  • +254 020 350 5479

  • +254 020 234 9265

• Email: principal@bukuracollege.ac.ke

• Website: www.bukuracollege.ac.ke

🎓 Academic Programs

BAC offers a variety of programs, including:

Diploma Courses:

• Agriculture and Biotechnology

• Animal Production and Health Management

• Agribusiness Management and Marketing

• Farm Business Management

• Agricultural Extension & Community Development

• Agricultural Irrigation & Drainage Engineering

• Horticulture

• Food Science and Nutrition

• Information Communication Technology

• Education (Home Science & Biology)

• Animal Health and Production Management

• Fashion Design Technology

Certificate Courses:

• Agriculture & Community Development

• Horticulture

• Animal Health and Production

• Artificial Insemination

• Fashion Design (Level 5)

• Mushroom Production

• Computer Application Skills

• Agriculture Information Management Systems (AIMS)

• Geographical Information Systems

• Data Analysis (SPSS)

• Garment Making

• Confectionery and Baking

• Yoghurt, Cheese, and Butter Making

💰 Fee Structure (2025)

Fees vary by program. For example:

• Certificate in Agriculture & Community Development: Ksh 100,150

• Diploma in Agriculture and Biotechnology: Ksh 163,500

• Diploma in Animal Health and Production Management: Ksh 206,000

• Short Courses: Range from Ksh 3,000 to Ksh 15,000, depending on the course

For a detailed breakdown, please refer to the college’s official resources.

📝 Admissions

Government-Sponsored Students:

• Apply through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) portal.

Self-Sponsored Students:

• Apply directly via the

Required Documents:

• Passport-sized photo

• National ID or Birth Certificate

• Academic certificates

• Valid passport (for non-Kenyan applicants)

Application Fee:

• Ksh 500 for both certificate and diploma programs

🌐 Online Resources

• Student Portal: student.bukuracollege.ac.ke

• E-Learning Platform: BAC Skillup

• Facebook Page: facebook.com/bukuracollege