Kirinyaga University

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

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 9th Graduation Ceremony October 9, 2025

Kirinyaga University informs all Graduands that the 9th Graduation Ceremony will be held on Thursday, 9th October 2025 at the university grounds....

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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.