Higher education is a basic foundation of any country. In Kenya, there are very universities that have been established to cater to the rising number of students in Kenya. About 5 years ago, there were just a few public and private universities in Kenya. Today, the number has significantly changed.
Kenya now has an impressive number of universities and colleges. The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Services(Formerly JAB) this year has admitted more students compared to other years. For the first time in the history of Kenya, KUCCPS has selected college students under the government programme.
Top 5 Public Universities in Kenya
Below is a lost of the top public universities in Kenya. Public universities are normally funded by the government and they offer selected students government sponsored programs at subsidized rates.
- University of Nairobi
- Kenyatta University
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
- Moi University
- Maseno University
Top 5 Private Universities in Kenya
There are also other universities in Kenya that are privately owned. Below is a list of the top private universities offering different degree and diploma courses in Kenya.
- Daystar University
- USIU
- Strathmore University
- Kenya Methodist University
- Zetech University
The universities offer a range of programs and while one university may be popular for a particular career path, the others are popular for other reasons all together. Below is a document with a list of all the universities in Kenya.
