Kirinyaga University

Temi Olaleye, Africa Manager, Academic Division of the Newcastle University, Australia (right) makes her remarks during her visit to Kirinyaga University on September 30, 2025 to discuss future direction of collaboration between Kirinyaga and Newcastle Universities. Looking on is DVC (ARSA), Prof. Charles Omwandho (left).

Kirinyaga University DVC (ARSA) Prof. Charles Omwandho, makes his remarks during Temi Olaleye’s visit on September 30, 2025. Temi is the Africa Manager, Academic Division of the Newcastle, Australia. In attendance is Dr. David Nderu representing Dean School of Health Sciences (first left), Dr. David Njoroge, Dean School of Business & Education (second left), Dr. Peter Wanjohi, Dean School of Pure & Applied Sciences (third right), Dr. Joseph Esekon, Director Board of Postgraduate Studies (second right) and Dr. Hannah Wambugu, Director Quality Assurance (first right).

Dr. Joseph Esekon, Director Board of Postgraduate Studies demonstrating how an Interactive Digital Smartboard is used for teaching at Kilele Tuition Block. Looking on are, DVC (ARSA) Prof. Charles Omwandho (furthest right), Dr. Peter Wanjohi Dean SPAS (Second left), and Temi Olaleye, Africa Manager, Academic Division of the Newcastle, Australia (first left).

A group photograph of Kirinyaga University Team and Temi Olaleye Africa Manager, Academic Division of the Newcastle University, Australia during her visit to Kirinyaga University on September 30, 2025.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony during the Smart Campus Project Launch at Kilele Tuition Block on September 16, 2025

VC, Prof. Mary Ndung'u & General Manager HIKVISION Kenya, Mr. Peter Yang officially launches the Smart Campus Project at Kilele Tuition Block on September 16, 2025

VC, Prof. Mary Ndung'u, makes the opening remarks during the Smart Campus Project Launch at Kilele Tuition Block on September 16, 2025

General Manager HIKVISION Kenya, Mr. Peter Yang, does the Project Introduction of the Smart Campus Project during its Launch at Kilele Tuition Block on September 16, 2025

Linda Wangechi from HIKVISION Kenya demonstrating how an Interactive Learning Session works during the Smart Campus Project Launch

A demonstration of how an Interactive Digital Whiteboard works during the Smart Campus Project Launch

Group photo at Kilele Tuition Block after the Smart Campus Project Launch

Welcome to Kirinyaga University

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Kirinyaga University (KyU) is located approximately 115 Km North East of Nairobi on Sagana - Embu - Highway..read more

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+254 709 742000

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Mission statement

To train and develop human resources equipped with innovative skills..

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Vision statement

To be a leading University in quality training, strategic research,..

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Core Values

Professionalism
Integrity, transparency and accountability
Innovation and creativity

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News & Updates

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Our Schools

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01.

School of Health Sciences

The School of Health Sciences endeavours to prepare its students for a rewarding career in clinical care, research or academia.

Student Population: 13000
Programmes: Bachelors, Masters, PhD & Short courses
Contact: Email: shs@kyu.ac.ke

02.

School of Business & Education

SBE boasts of having highly qualified faculty to support all the programs, and to offer career guidance and mentorship programs for our students.

Student Population: 13000
Programmes: Bachelors, Masters, PhD & Short courses
Contact: Email: sbe@kyu.ac.ke

03.

School of Pure & Applied Sciences

Science, Technology, and Mathematics being the driving force behind industrialization, the School offers a variety of postgraduate degree, degree, diploma and certificate programmes and short courses.

Student Population: 13000
Programmes: Bachelors, Masters, PhD & Short courses
Contact: Email: spas@kyu.ac.ke

04.

School of Engineering & Technology

We are distinguished for offering our programmes through practical-based teaching, where students undertake a practical unit every semester and three industrial attachments through the degree course.

Student Population: 13000
Programmes: Bachelors, Masters, PhD & Short courses
Contact: Email: set@kyu.ac.ke

Why Study at KyU?

Innovative Technology for a Dynamic World

Kirinyaga University set in a welcoming and accessible forested environment, 1hr 30 min drive from Nairobi, is far enough to offer serene studying environment but close enough for convenience.

We offer market sensitive Programmes tailored to careers in IT, Health Science, Engineering, Business, Pure and Applied Sciences, Hospitality, Architecture and the Built Environment.