Moi University: From 83 Forestry Students to a National Higher Education Institution
Established in 1984 as Kenya’s second public university, Moi University grew from just 83 forestry students into a major national institution near Eldoret, with multiple schools, constituent colleges and tens of thousands of students. This profile traces its history, structure and academic role.
Egerton University: Kenya's Oldest Institution of Higher Learning and Agricultural Powerhouse
Founded in 1939 as a farm school, Egerton University in Njoro is the oldest institution of higher learning in Kenya and its foremost agricultural university. This profile covers its history, campuses, flagship programmes, research and diaspora relevance.
Strathmore University: From 1961 Sixth-Form College to a Modern Charter, the Business School and Kenya's Private University Standard
Strathmore University grew from a 1961 multiracial sixth-form college into a chartered private university with about 8,000 students. Explore its schools, the IESE-partnered Strathmore Business School, the energy research centre and its place in Kenya's higher education.
Kenyan Higher Education: Universities, TVET Colleges, and the Path to Employment
Kenya's higher education system has expanded from one university at independence to over 70 universities and hundreds of TVET colleges, dramatically increasing access but raising questions about quali...