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Agricultural field operations representative of Egerton University's farming heritage in Kenya
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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.

Jun 05, 2026 6 min read
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Kenyatta University Kahawa campus library
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Kenyatta University: History, Schools, Campuses and Its Place in Kenya's Higher Education Landscape

A deep guide to Kenyatta University — from the Templer Barracks origins at Kahawa to today's sprawling main campus, satellite campuses across Kenya, research strengths, alumni networks and diaspora open-learning pathways.

May 25, 2026 8 min read
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Nairobi central business district where the University of Nairobi main campus is located
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University of Nairobi: History, Flagship Colleges and Research Impact

The University of Nairobi traces its lineage to the Royal Technical College of 1956 and today runs six colleges, eleven faculties and more than three hundred programmes that have trained the majority of Kenya's senior public servants, doctors, engineers and academics.

May 25, 2026 7 min read
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Kenyan secondary school students celebrating exam results
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KCSE 2025 Results and the 2026 KUCCPS Placement Cycle: A Diaspora Family Guide

Education CS Julius Ogamba released the 2025 KCSE results on 9 January 2026 at AIC Chebisaas in Eldoret. With 993,000 candidates, 27.18 per cent at C+ and above, and the 2026 KUCCPS portal opening, diaspora families need a clear map of placement, fees, and HELB.

May 24, 2026 8 min read
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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...

Feb 20, 2026 6 min read
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How to Apply for a Student Loan from HELB in Kenya

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is the primary source of student financial assistance in Kenya, providing loans, bursaries, and scholarships that make higher education accessible to students f...

Feb 20, 2026 5 min read
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HELB Loan Repayment Guide for Kenyans Abroad: How to Clear Your Student Loan

For millions of Kenyans who benefited from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) student loans, repaying this financial obligation remains an important responsibility — even for those now living and wor...

Feb 20, 2026 6 min read
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