Compiled from: GradState ..................................................... gradstate.com ....................................................... List of Public Universities in Kenya Public universities are government funded and Kenya has several as listed below: University of Nairobi (UoN) Founded in 1956, the University of Nairobi is the oldest and most prestigious University in Kenya. It has its main campus in the heart of Nairobi City, several campuses within the city and major towns across the country. It boasts of a great record of achievements over the years with several public figures, for instance, Deputy President, William Ruto, forming part of its alumni. Moi University The second university to be established in Kenya after Nairobi University, Moi University boasts of eight campuses and two constituent colleges. It was established in 1984 and is located in Eldoret. It has witnessed steady growth since its inception and still has more room for growth. It shares a name with Kenya’s second president, Daniel Moi. More Info: http://maisha.gradstate.com/complete-list-universities-in-kenya/ Kenyatta University (K.U) Commonly referred to as K.U, Kenyatta University, established in 1965, is the second largest university in Kenya. It is located along the Thika super highway with campuses within the Nairobi City and other towns in Kenya. Kenyatta University boasts of having the first female Vice Chancellor in Kenya, Dr. Olive Mugenda. It is good to note that Kenya’s 3rd president, Mwai Kibaki, went through Kenyatta University. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) With its main campus located in Juja town, along the Thika super highway, JKUAT as it is commonly known was started in 1981. It shares a name with Kenya’s first president, the late Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. It was initially a college of agriculture and technology, but soon evolved into a university that offers other disciplines in Science, Technology, Engineering and Architecture. It has over the years stayed true its motto "To set trends in Higher Education, Research and Innovation” and has been preferred by many researchers. It also has campuses within Nairobi and in other towns across the country. More Info: http://maisha.gradstate.com/complete-list-universities-in-kenya/ Egerton University Egerton University has its main campus in Njoro, Nakuru. It was started as a Farm School, graduated to an Agricultural College before it became a fully fledged public university in 1988. It got its name from the late Lord Maurice Egerton, a baron from Tatton, Cheshire who once lived in the area and who donated the land that the university stands. It has campuses in Nakuru town, Nairobi and Baringo. Maseno University Located on the shores of L. Victoria along Kisumu-Busia highway, Maseno University was a constituent college of Moi University before it gained its university status in 1991 and became fully fledged in 2000. Apart from its main campus in Maseno town a few kilometers from Kisumu City, Maseno University has two other campuses in Kisumu City and Homabay Town. More Info: http://maisha.gradstate.com/complete-list-universities-in-kenya/ Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology is the youngest public university in Kenya. It was formerly known as Western College of Science and Technology as a constituent college of Moi University before it became a fully fledged public university in 2007. It derives its name from a former politician, the late Masinde Muliro, who hails from that region and was its founder. It is located in Kakamega town a few kilometers away from Kisumu City in Western Kenya. It offers several academic Programmes under different schools and faculties. Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Named after Kenya’s iconic figure, the late Dedan Kimathi, this university was established in 1972 under the name Kimathi Institute of Technology. It later changed its name to Kimathi University College of Technology in 2007 when it became a constituent college of JKUAT. Finally its name changed to Dedan Kimathi University of Technology when it gained university status in 2012. More Info: http://maisha.gradstate.com/complete-list-universities-in-kenya/ Chuka University Chuka University in Chuka town was established in 2004. It became a constituent college of Egerton University in 2007 before standing on its own in 2012. Technical University of Kenya Kenya Technical University was established in 1961 under the name Kenya Technical Institute. It later changed its name to Kenya Polytechnic, which offered Technical and Vocational Education and Training Programmes. It later became Kenya Polytechnic University College in 2007 as a constituent college of the University of Nairobi before gaining university status in 2013. Technical University of Mombasa Established in 1940, Technical University of Mombasa has seen a series of name change over the years from the Mombasa Technical Institute, Mombasa Polytechnic, the Mombasa Polytechnic University College as a constituent college of JKUAT and finally to Technical University of Mombasa in 2013 when in gained university status. More Info: http://maisha.gradstate.com/complete-list-universities-in-kenya/ The main campus is in Tudor with campuses in Satellite, Kwale and Lamu. Pwani University Located in Kilifi County, it was established in 2007 as the Kilifi Institute of Agriculture. It later became Pwani University college as a constituent college of Kenyatta University before being accredited in 2013 as Pwani University. Kisii University Located in Kisii town, Kisii University was established in 1965 as a Primary Teachers’ College. Later on in 1983 it was elevated to the Secondary Teachers’ College. It then became Egerton Campus in 1994, Kisii University College in 2007 as a constituent college of Egerton University and finally Kisii University in 2013. It has 2 campuses in Kisii town and another one in Eldoret town. University of Eldoret University of Eldoret was accredited in 2013. It was once known as Chepkoilel Campus, a campus of Moi University. It was later elevated to Chepkoilel University College as a constituent college of Moi University before becoming the University of Eldoret. More Info: http://maisha.gradstate.com/complete-list-universities-in-kenya/ Masai Mara University Located in Narok town, it was established in 2008 as a constituent college of Moi University. It gained university status in 2013 and became Masai Mara University. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science & Technology Formerly Bondo Teachers College and Bondo University College, a constituent college of Maseno University, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology was established in 2009 and received accreditation in 2013. It is named after Kenya’s first Vice President, the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, who hails from the region where the university stands. More Info: http://maisha.gradstate.com/complete-list-universities-in-kenya/ Laikipia University Located in Laikipia town, Laikipia University was a constituent college of Egerton University before it became an accredited university in 2013. It has campuses in Nyahururu, Naivasha and Maralal. South Eastern Kenya University Referred to as SEKU, it was established in 2008 as Ukamba Agricultural Institute before being accredited in 2013. It is located in Kitui town and has campuses in Wote Town, Kitui town, Mtito Andei, Mwingi, Tala and Nairobi City. Multimedia University of Kenya Multimedia University of Kenya was established in 1948 as a Central Training School but was accredited as a university in 2013. It mostly offers courses in ICT and Mass Media. It has two campuses, the main campus is along Magadi Road while the other campus is in within Nairobi’s CBD. University of Kabianga University of Kabianga was started in 1925 as a Government School before becoming Kabianga Teachers Training College in 1929. 1959 saw it become Kabianga Farmers Training Centre before becoming Kabianga University College in 2007 as a constituent college of Moi University. More Info: http://maisha.gradstate.com/complete-list-universities-in-kenya/ It was accredited in 2013 and has campuses in Kapkatet and Kericho Satellite. Karatina University Karatina University, located in Karatina town was established in 2008. It gained university status in 2013 and so far has 4 campuses; Karatina Town Campus, Itiati Campus, Nanyuki Campus and Riverbank Campus. Meru University of Science and Technology Located in Meru, Meru University of Science and Technology was established in 2008 and accredited in 2013. It has one other campus in Meru town. Murang’a University College It was established in 1975 and was accredited in 2011 as a constituent college of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. It is located in Murang’a town. More Info: http://maisha.gradstate.com/complete-list-universities-in-kenya/ A List of Private Universities in Kenya Kenya also has a number of private universities and they include: Zetech University Zetech University is currently the newest private university in Kenya. It was founded in 1999 and works in collaboration with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology to offer various disciplines from JKUAT and also their own courses. It is located in the heart of Nairobi City and has 5 schools so far. It has 3 campuses within Nairobi’s CBD and one campus on Thika Road. It offers Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Degree programs with different approved examining bodies. Catholic