Kirinyaga University

DVC (ARSA), Prof. Charles Omwandho, makes his remarks during the 6th KyU Annual Mathematics, Robotics Contests & Career Day Event held on March 7, 2026

Registrar (ARSA), Wallace Kamau introduces Deans, CODs, staff and career guidance speaker

Dean SPAS, Dr. Peter Wanjohi makes his remarks at Kilele Tuition Block during the opening ceremony of the Career Open Day

Dr. Catherine Maina gives Career advice to visiting high school students during the Career Open Day

High school students taking part in Robotics Competition at the Mechanical Engineering Workshop

High school students taking part in Maths Contest at Kilele Tuition Block

DVC (ARSA), Prof. Charles Omwandho, awards certificates and trophies to the winners of Maths & Robotics Competitions after a successful Career Open Day

Entertainment by Maa Dancers during the Career Open Day

VC, Prof. Mary Ndung'u presided as the Guest of Honour at the closing ceremony of the KENET Cybersecurity In-Person Training held at Abai Lodge, Kirinyaga, from Monday, February 23 to Friday, February 27, 2026

The VC awarding certificates to participants after the successful completion of the third cohort of the regional capacity-building program sponsored by ICANN.

The VC takes a group photo with the trainers and participants. KyU was represented by two ICT Officers, Mr. Karim Kumbi and Ms. Millycent Machwenu, who actively participated in the program and were awarded Certificates of Participation.

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

info@kyu.ac.ke

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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

KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY TO HOST GERMAN STUDENT FOR ACADEMIC AND CLINICAL EXCHANGE

Kirinyaga University will be hosting Ms. Maja Bubat a visiting postgraduate midwifery student from Justus Liebig University of Giessen, Germany,...

KyU Cultural Week 2026

KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY EXCELS AT KUSF CENTRAL LEAGUE 2C GAMES & 2D GAMES

Somesha Comrade Run 2026

9TH ANNUAL KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, 2026

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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.