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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