Kabarak University

Kabarak University
Other name
KABU
MottoEducation in Biblical Perspective
TypePrivate university
EstablishedSeptember 2002
FounderDaniel arap Moi
AffiliationsAfrican Inland Church
ChancellorGideon Kipsielei Towett Moi
Vice-ChancellorProf. Henry Kiplangat
ProvostRev. Mutuku Justus
Faculty280
Administrative staff
400
Students12,500
Undergraduates11000
Postgraduates1500
Location
Nakuru
,
Rift Valley
,
Kenya

0°10′02″S 35°57′58″E / 0.1671°S 35.9660°E / -0.1671; 35.9660
Campus
  • Main Campus (Kabarak), Nakuru City Campus
ColorsWhite, gold, brown
Websitewww.kabarak.ac.ke

Kabarak University is a private Christian institution of higher education in Kenya. It was founded in 2000 by the second President of Kenya, Daniel arap Moi, and its first students were admitted in 2002. The University is located between Nakuru and Rongai in Nakuru County. The University offers a wide range of courses in various faculties, including business, economics, education, social sciences, music, performing arts, law, pharmacy, medicine, health sciences and pure and applied sciences.

History

Kabarak University was founded as a private Christian university by Daniel arap Moi, the second president of Kenya, near the end of his presidency. The land for the university came from Moi's 3,000-acre (1,200 ha) farm in Kabarak, where he had already established a high school. The university was established in 2000, and admitted its first students in 2002, the same year Moi's presidency ended. He served as the university's founding chancellor until his death in 2020. Moi's son, Gideon, became the chancellor afterward.

Like many new private Kenyan universities, Kabarak started its operation under a Letter of Interim Authority granted by the Government of Kenya. In 2008 the university was awarded its charter and officially accredited.

A range of international collaborations have been set up throughout the 2020s. The 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings named Kabarak as the fifth-best university in Kenya, and the top private university in the country.

Location

The main campus of Kabarak University is located 20 kilometres (12 mi) outside Nakuru. There is also a secondary campus in Nakuru city.

Schools and Institutes

Academics

All the programs offered by Kabarak University Online are accredited by the Commission for University Education. The university is also fully accredited by the Commission for University Education to offer Fully Online programs.

Student activities

The university has approximately 5000 students drawn from Kenya and the east African region. Students participate in co-curricular activities, for example:

In sports and games, Kabarak students participate in rugby, football, tennis, hockey, badminton, basketball and swimming.

Student Organization

The student government, which is known as Kabarak University Student Organization (KUSO), is the organ that represents student interests.

Notable alumni

Rosemary Bosibori Onyancha, winner of the 2023 African Union's Continental Best Teacher Award.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "The Chancellor". Kabarak University. Retrieved 9 October 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Our History". Kabarak University. Retrieved 9 October 2026.
  3. 1 2 Moraa, Daisy (20 January 2026). "Who Owns Kabarak University? Inside President Moi's Family Holding in Nakuru". The Kenya Times. Retrieved 9 October 2026.
  4. ↑ "The Founder". Kabarak University. Retrieved 9 October 2026.
  5. ↑ "APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNIVERSITIES ACT CAP 210, AS AT 15TH SEPTEMBER 2026" (PDF). Commission for University Education. 15 September 2026. Retrieved 9 October 2026.
  6. ↑ Dolheimer, Mary (25 June 2026). "Millersville in Kenya: Wubah and Delegation Extend Collaboration". Millersville University. Retrieved 9 October 2026.
  7. ↑ Chepkwony, Julius. "How Kabarak University is shaping its niche in higher education sector". The Standard. Retrieved 9 October 2026.
  8. ↑ "Our Campuses". Kabarak University. Retrieved 9 October 2026.
  9. ↑ "School of Business & Economics". kabarak.ac.ke. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  10. ↑ "School of Education, Humanities & Social Sciences". kabarak.ac.ke. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  11. ↑ "School of Law". kabarak.ac.ke. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  12. ↑ "School of Medicine & Health Sciences". kabarak.ac.ke. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  13. ↑ "School of Music & Media". kabarak.ac.ke. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  14. ↑ "School of Pharmacy". kabarak.ac.ke. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  15. ↑ "School of Science, Engineering & Technology". kabarak.ac.ke. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  16. ↑ "Institute of Postgraduate Studies". kabarak.ac.ke. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  17. ↑ "Commission for University Education – Status of Universities". www.cue.or.ke. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
  18. ↑ "Academic Programmes". kabarak.ac.ke. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  19. ↑ "Fully Online Programmes". kabarak.ac.ke. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  20. ↑ "ICT Short Courses". kabarak.ac.ke. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  21. ↑ "Rosemary Bosibori Onyancha | Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  22. ↑ "Nakuru shines again as tutor wins continental award for 2023 best teacher". Nation. 19 October 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2023.