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This is to inform all candidates who have qualified for the conferment of degrees and the awards of diplomas at Kirinyaga University for the 2026/27 Academic Year that the graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, 9th October 2026, commencing at 7.00 a.m. at the University Grounds. For detailed information regarding preparations and arrangements for the ceremony download the graduation notice below.

KyU 10th Graduation Ceremony 2026 Notice

Hiring of Graduation Gown Form 2026 PhD

Hiring of Graduation Gown Form 2026 Masters and Bachelors

Hiring of Graduation Gown Form 2026 Diploma and Certificate

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Download and print the KUCCPS admission documents by clicking on the link below:

KUCCPS 2026 Intake

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Kirinyaga University invites qualified applicants for the September 2026 Intake programmes to be offered under full time mode of study in the academic year 2026/2027. Applications can be done online through https://application.kyu.ac.ke/, downloading the application form from the University website www.kyu.ac.ke or obtain the form from the University reception.

September 2026 Intake Programmes

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Kirinyaga University is a chartered government owned and established under the Universities Act No.42 of 2012.  At present, the University runs degree programmes across four faculties; Health Sciences, Business and Education, Pure and Applied Sciences and Engineering and Technology. The University, situated about 115 kilometers from Nairobi, is among the vibrant and fastest growing citadels of learning in Kenya.

The University invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced person with excellent academic credentials to fill the below vacant position.

Job Title Lecturer - Department of Engineering and Building Sciences  
Job Ref. No KyU/AC/233/09/2026
No. of Vacant Positions 2 
Application Deadline 08 October, 2026
Job Status Re-advertisement
Key Responsibilities

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

  • Setting, moderating, administering, processing and marking examinations.

  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.

  • Development of teaching and learning materials.

  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities.

  • Developing research proposals for funding.

  • Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building inter-disciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.

  • Participating in preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.

  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences etc, in relevant fields.

  • Participating in administrative, academic and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.

  • Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricula in the Department.

  • Attending and participating in the Departmental meeting and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.

  • Undertaking administrative duties and other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
  • An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university; and be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).

OR

  • A Master’s degree in the relevant field from accredited and recognized university (in special cases) with at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level or in research or industry; and
  • A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least ten (10) should be from refereed journal papers; and
  • Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).

Click on the link below to apply.

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