Kirinyaga University

Chancellor, Dr. Fred Ojiambo, addresses the congregation during the 10th graduation ceremony held on October 9, 2026

Chairman of Council, Dr. Idris Muhumed Kosar, addresses the congregation during the 10th graduation ceremony held on October 9, 2026

VC, Prof. Mary Ndung'u, addresses the congregation during the 10th graduation ceremony held on October 9, 2026

Graduands and invited guests follow proceedings during the 10th graduation ceremony held on October 9, 2026

Chancellor, Dr. Fred Ojiambo, confers a Doctor of Philisophy degree to one of the graduands.

DVC (ARSA), Prof. Charles Omwandho, calls upon Deans of Schools to present graduands for award of Diplomas and conferment of Degrees

Doctor of Philosophy graduates take a group photo with the Chancellor, Council members and invited guests

Graduates celebrates after being awarded Diplomas and conferred with Degrees

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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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.