Kirinyaga University

DVC (ARSA), Prof. Charles Omwandho, awards a certificate to one of the trainees who successfully completed the Peer Educators Training held at the University Auditorium on April 27-29, 2026

Student Counselor, Hellen Ngunyi conducts a training session during the Peer Educators Training. Looking on is the Dean of Students, Rev. Allan Maina.

Students engage in a practical session during the Peer Educators training exercise.

Mr. Aiden Fan from HIKVision, gives a career talk aimed at preparing students for the evolving job market during their visit to KyU on April 29, 2026

HIKVision representatives, Mr. Tom Olumbo & Mr. Aiden Fan, take a group photo with Dean SPAS, Dr. Peter Wanjohi, COD PAS Dr. Zachary Kayiita, faculty and students after an informative and engaging career talk session at Kilelet Tuition Block

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 HOSTS HIKVISION FOR CAREER TALK ON INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT APRIL 29, 2026

Kirinyaga University, through the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic, Research and Student Affairs (ARSA), Prof. Charles O....

KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS VLIRUOS ICP SCHOLARSHIP

KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY RESEARCHER WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH RESEARCHERS FROM UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, UNITED KINGDOM ADVANCE NOVEL MALARIA DETECTION TECHNOLOGY.

Bursary Application Form 2026

Work Study Application 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.