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.
JKUAT: How Jomo Kenyatta University Became East Africa's Technology Hub
From a mid-level agricultural college founded with Japanese support to one of East Africa's leading technology universities, JKUAT in Juja has shaped Kenyan engineering and agriculture. This guide covers its history, programmes, research and reach.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...