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Kirinyaga University has achieved a significant national milestone after emerging Second Runners-Up among Public Universities in Kenya at the Productivity and Performance Conference 2026, organized by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) and held at the Kenya School of Government, Nairobi on June 19, 2026.
The University attained an impressive productivity score of 3.935, underscoring her commitment to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, governance, and community engagement. The recognition reflects the University's unwavering dedication to delivering transformative education, promoting impactful research, fostering innovation, and contributing to sustainable national development through quality service delivery.
This outstanding achievement is testament to the collective efforts and commitment of the University Council, Management, Senate, staff, students, alumni, partners, and stakeholders, whose support continue to propel Kirinyaga University to excellence. As the University celebrates this remarkable accomplishment, she reaffirms her commitment to strengthening academic excellence, enhancing institutional performance, and advancing innovation in pursuit of her mission of becoming a globally competitive institution of higher learning.
Kirinyaga University remains steadfast in her vision of nurturing competent graduates, generating knowledge through research and innovation, and making a lasting contribution to national and global development.
On behalf of the entire Kirinyaga University fraternity, the Office of the Vice Chancellor and that of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (ARSA) extend their heartfelt appreciation to the University Council, Management, Senate, staff, students, alumni, partners, and stakeholders whose dedication, teamwork, and unwavering commitment made this remarkable achievement possible.
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
Kirinyaga University captured significant attention at the recently concluded Science, Technology and Innovation (STRI) Week 2026 Exhibition Held at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) from May 18 – 22, 2026 through its outstanding innovations in Robotics and the Cotton Ginning Machine.
The University’s exhibition booth attracted researchers, industry stakeholders, students, innovators, and visitor’s eager to witness the transformative solutions being developed by the institution. The showcased projects demonstrated the University’s growing contribution towards advancing technology, research, and industrial innovation in Kenya and beyond.
Among the notable highlights was the recognition received from Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak alongside Deputy Governor of Kilifi County, H.E. Flora Mbetsa, who visited the University’s exhibition stand and interacted with the innovation teams. Their engagement underscored the increasing impact and visibility of the University’s research and innovation ecosystem at the national level. Their visit further heightened interest in the showcased projects, positioning the University’s exhibition among the major attractions during STRI Week.
The Robotics innovation particularly stood out for its practical application in solving real-world challenges through modern technological solutions, while the Cotton Ginning Machine demonstrated the University’s commitment to supporting value addition, industrialization, and agricultural transformation.
In addition, the University was honored to host Christian Jacobs from the University of California at the exhibition. The visit reflected the growing international recognition of the University’s innovation capacity, academic excellence, and commitment to impactful research collaborations.
Kirinyaga University continues to champion Science, Technology, Research, and Innovation by nurturing creativity, supporting research-driven solutions, and developing technologies that contribute to sustainable national development.
Through initiatives such as STRI Week participation, the University continues to showcase world-class talent, transformative ideas, and practical innovations shaping the future locally and globally.
Kirinyaga University has once again demonstrated her growing academic excellence on the global stage, following selection of two of her students for the highly competitive VLIRUOS ICP Scholarship to undertake their Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science at Thomas More University, Belgium commencing September 2026.
The beneficiaries, Morris Mulandi and Victor Mworia are currently in their third year of study pursuing Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology at Kirinyaga University. Their selection through a competitive process reflects both their individual academic merit and the university’s commitment to nurturing globally competitive graduates. The VLIRUOS ICP Scholarship is fully funded and supports students to pursue higher education in Belgium. This achievement is made possible through a strong partnership between Kirinyaga University and Thomas More University.
This milestone not only highlights the academic excellence of Kirinyaga University students but also the institution’s position as a hub for excellence in Science, Technology, and Innovation.
As the university continues to expand her global partnerships, more students are expected to benefit from similar opportunities in future. Kirinyaga University congratulates the students for their outstanding performance and encouraged more learners to strive for such international opportunities.
On behalf of the entire Kirinyaga University fraternity, the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (ARSA) and that of the Vice Chancellor extend sincere congratulations to the two students.
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