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Top 10 Universities in Kenya

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As the number of universities in Kenya increases, getting to know which ones rank top is very important. Coming up is a list of the top 10 universities in Kenya.

10. Catholic University of East Africa (CUEA)

  • CUEA received its charter in 1992, having started off in 1984 as the Catholic Higher Institute for Eastern Africa (CHIEA). It has two campuses currently, the main one at Langata in Nairobi and the Gaba campus in Eldoret.
  • Students at this institution have the core values of prayer, truthfulness, excellence, competence, commitment and witness of life firmly instilled in them.
  • CUEA aims to become a world-class university that produces transformative leaders for the Church and society.

9. The Technical University of Kenya (TUK)

  • TUK, one of the top 10 universities in Kenya, is located in Nairobi CBD, on Haile Selassie Avenue. It was formerly known as the Kenya Polytechnic.
  • This institution aims to be a top-rated university of technology, providing training for middle and high-level personnel in both the public and private sectors.

8. Moi University

  • Moi University was established in 1984 as the second public university in Kenya. Its main campus is located in Eldoret, with other campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kitale, etc.
  • Through its programs, this university strives to nurture innovation and talent in development, science and technology.
  • This institution currently has just over 30,000 students in its campuses.

7. Egerton University

  • Egerton University was founded as a farm school in 1939 by Lord Egerton, making it the oldest higher education institution in Kenya. It was officially established as a university in 1987.
  • This university has 9 faculties and 51 academic departments spread out among its main campus in Njoro and its other campuses in Nairobi, Kenyatta and Nakuru Town.
  • Egerton University aims to offers high-quality education to the society, resulting in the generation of knowledge for national and global development.

6. Mount Kenya University

  • Mount Kenya University is another of the top 10 universities in Kenya. Its main campus is located in Thika, Kiambu County, with several other campuses that include Nairobi campus, Kisii Campus, Eldoret Campus, and Nakuru campus located around the country.
  • This institution is committed to providing its students with holistic and inclusive education in a stimulating environment. In addition, students also receive world-class educational, research and innovation opportunities that result in individual transformation and sustainable global development.
  • Currently, this institution has over 45,000 students.

5. United States International University (USIU) – Africa

  • USIU–A is located off Thika Superhighway, just behind Safari Park Hotel, in Nairobi County. It has population of just over 6500 students, and has a total of 25 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs.
  • This institution achieves its mission of preparing its students to contribute effectively and ethically to society through selected high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
  • USIU-A aims to be a premier institution of academic excellence in Kenya and worldwide.

4. Strathmore University

  • Strathmore University started out as an Advanced Sixth-Form college for men in 1961. Several years later, in 2008, it received its charter and officially became a university.
  • This institution provides all-round high-quality education for its students in an atmosphere that encourages freedom, excellence, responsibility and scholarship.
  • Strathmore is located on Ole Sangale Road in Madaraka Estate in Nairobi County, and has around 5000 students.

3. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

  • This institution was started in 1981 as a middle-level college offering agricultural and technology courses. It is located in Juja, Kiambu County, and has 11 other campuses around the country.
  • JKUAT aims to offer accessible training, research, innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities to its students with the goal of producing leaders who are prepared to meet the needs of a dynamic world.

2. Kenyatta University

  • Kenyatta University, formerly known as Kenyatta College, acquired university status in 1985. It has several campuses around the country, including Ruiru campus, Nairobi CBD campus, Kitui campus and Nyeri campus.
  • This institution offers 117 undergraduate programs, 94 graduate programs and 14 doctoral programs.
  • Kenyatta University aims to be a dynamic, an inclusive and a competitive center of excellence in research, learning, teaching and service to humanity.

1. University of Nairobi

  • The University of Nairobi became an independent university in 1970, and has since then grown to an institution that hosts around 90,000 students.
  • Its main campus is located along University Way in Nairobi. University of Nairobi also has 10 other campuses, 15 extramural centers and 35 faculties. This institution currently offers 540 academic programs to its students.
  • University of Nairobi is committed to provision of quality education through research, teaching and professional excellence.

The list above indicates the top 10 universities in Kenya, institutions that are worth keeping an eye on with regards to their contribution to the educational sector and national development.

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