Kenyatta University

Kenyatta University (KU) is a public research university with its main campus in Nairobi. It acquired the status of university in 1985, being the third university after University of Nairobi (1970) and Moi University (1984). As of October 2014, it was one of 23 public universities in the country.

Kenyatta University
Other name
KU
Former name
  • Kenyatta College (1965–1975)
  • Kenyatta University College (1975–1985)
MottoElimu ni Nguvu
Motto in English
"Education is strength"
TypePublic
Established1 September 1985 (1985-09-01), as Kenyatta University
Academic affiliations
ACU
ChairmanShem Migot-Adholla
ChancellorBenson Wairegi, BCom, MBA, CPA
Vice-ChancellorPaul Wainaina
Academic staff
1,500+ (2016)
Administrative staff
3,500+ (2015)
Students67,905 (2023)
Location
Kahawa, Nairobi
,
Kenya

1°10′59″S 36°55′34″E
Campus13 campuses, 1,000 acres (400 ha)+
LanguageEnglish
Colors  Sky blue
MascotLion & elephant
Websitewww.ku.ac.ke
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