Kenya has many public universities but private universities in Kenya have also been established to quench the unending thirst for education in Kenya.

1. Compiled from:
Zetech University
www.zetech.ac.ke

2. Most outstanding Private Universities in Kenya
The government of Kenya has greatly invested in education in the country. This is evident by the number
of universities we have within the borders. It is safe to say that in East Africa, Kenya has the largest
education system. There are a number of public universities, but private universities in Kenya
outnumbers the public universities. This serves to show that there is a thirst for post secondary
education in Kenya hence the number of universities that are being established, most of them private.
The private universities in Kenya offer the same curriculum as the public ones and follow the rules set by
the Commission for Higher Education (CHE) in Kenya. These universities are established through the Act
of parliament under the universities’ act 2012, that provides for the establishment, development,
accreditation and governance of university education in Kenya. The universities are either public,
chartered private or operating with the Letter of Interim Authority.
List of top Private Universities in Kenya
Below is a list of the top private universities in Kenya:
http://www.zetech.ac.ke
Zetech University
Zetech University is one of the newest private universities in Kenya. It has a reputation for excellence
because it offers quality education in Technology, Science and Business programmes. Zetech provides an
exceptional learning experience and opportunity for youth from different walks of life, diverse cultures
and backgrounds. Purposefully positioned within Nairobi’s CBD, it offers an ideal learning environment
and academic programmes that shape the future of the its students.

3. United States International University (USIU)
United States International University (USIU) is a modern university that has transformed the lives of
individuals and contributed to the intellectual capacity of the students. Located in Kasarani area within
Nairobi county, USIU offers various academic programmes that are marketable both in the local Kenyan
job market as well as global sphere.
http://www.zetech.ac.ke

4. http://www.zetech.ac.ke
Daystar University
Daystar University is home to over 1,500 students, derived both locally and internationally. It has its
main campus in Athi River, 40 kilometers from Nairobi City. It has impressive modern facilities and a
dynamic approach to teaching and research. Daystar University strives to excel in everything they do,
from teaching and research to instilling Christian values to the students as stipulated in the mission,
vision and core values of the university. It is worth noting that Kenya’s top stand -up comedian Eric
Omondi, is an alumnus of Daystar University.

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Africa Nazarene University
Affiliated with the Church of Nazarene, Africa Nazarene University is among the top private universities
in Kenya. It operates on the principle of developing students in a strong spiritual environment. Africa
Nazarene University offers short courses, certificates, diplomas and degrees in various academic and
development programmes. The university has its main campus in Ongata Rongai, with campuses in
Nairobi’s CBD and other major towns in Kenya.
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Founded as a Graduate School of Theology in 1984, Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) has
grown from a School of Theology to a private institution of higher learning that offers a variety of
academic programmes. CUEA’s main campus is located in Langata with three other campuses in Nairobi
Town, Eldoret and Kisumu. It has 6 Faculties, 2 Schools, 2 Institutes, 1 Department and 1 Center for
Criminal justice and Ethics.

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Strathmore University
Strathmore is among the leading private universities in Kenya that offers an all round quality education.
The learning atmosphere is conducive and free, with high standards of teaching and research. It
provides its students with ethical and social development as well as the ability to serve the society.
Situated along Ole Sangale Road in Nairobi, Strathmore University strives to become a leading research
university by excelling in all academic programmes as well as contributing to culture, economic well -
being and quality of life.

7. http://www.zetech.ac.ke
Pan Africa Christian University
Commonly known as PAC university, Pan Africa Christian University is a fully accredited and chartered
private university in Kenya. It began its operations in 1978 as a Bible College and was awarded a charter
in 2008, to operate as a chartered private university in Kenya. It is an international university that trains
students from within Africa and beyond the African borders. PAC university has a vision of becoming the
leading Christian university of choice in Africa, that is characteri zed by high quality and professional
education.

8. Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology
Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology was founded with one aim; to empower women in
sciences. It boasts of being the only women’s university in East and Southern Africa. Located in Nairobi,
it offers bachelor of science courses in Mathematics (Actuarial, Pure and Statistics), Computer Science
and Business Administration. It also offer certificate and diploma courses. It has admissions in May and
September of every year.
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