Kirinyaga University
Other name
KYU
Former names
Kirinyaga Technical Institute, Kirinyaga University College.
MottoInnovative technology for a dynamic world
TypePublic
Established2011
ChairmanDr. Mechah Charles Moturi
Vice-ChancellorProf. Mary Wambui Ndung’u
Location
Kutus, Kirinyaga County
,
Kenya
Websitekyu.ac.ke

Kirinyaga University is a public university situated in Kutus Kerugoya in Kirinyaga County, Kenya.[1][2]

History

The university has its roots in the Kirinyaga Technical Institute. In 2012 it became a constituent college of the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and was renamed Kirinyaga University College. In October 2016 the university was granted the charter to operate as administratively independent university by the president of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta among eight other universities. After becoming chartered, senior counsel Fred Ojiambo was appointed as chancellor and Prof. Mary Ndung'u as vice chancellor.[3][4][5]

Schools

Kirinyaga University has five faculties:[2]

References

  1. ^ Muraya, Joseph (2017-06-29). "From grass to grace; the one year story of Kirinyaga University". Capital News. Kampala. Retrieved 2018-06-25.
  2. ^ a b "Kirinyaga University". Retrieved 9 November 2016.
  3. ^ Nzau Musau. "Nyaga, Kosgei now chancellors as universities expansion frozen". standardmedia.co.ke. The Standard. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
  4. ^ "No more new universities for now, orders President". the-star.co.ke. The Star. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
  5. ^ "JKUAT to Mentor Kirinyaga University College". jkuat.ac.ke. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Retrieved 9 November 2016.

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