Kenyatta University's admissions office is reachable by phone on 020-8710901 or 0208703061. The university has separate contact lines for undergraduate KUCCPS, self-sponsored, postgraduate, and Digital School applicants. This guide lists up-to-date contact details for KU's campuses across Kenya.
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Key takeaways
- Main admissions phone: 020-8710901 / 0208703061 (extensions 3219, 3215, 4587)
- General academic enquiries: registrar-acad@ku.ac.ke
- Undergraduate self-sponsored (SSP) mobile: +254 745 231 768 or +254 737 432 721
- Postgraduate admissions: admissions-pg@ku.ac.ke | +254 736 807 880
- Postal address: P.O. Box 43844–00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Kenyatta University (KU) is Kenya's third-oldest public university. It was established on 1 September 1985 in Kahawa, Nairobi. It traces its roots to Kenyatta College, founded in 1965.
The university enrols over 70,000 students and offers more than 117 bachelor's, 94 master's, and 14 doctoral programmes. KU is accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
KU's main campus sits in Kahawa, off the Nairobi–Thika Super Highway, approximately 17.5 kilometres from Nairobi's central business district.
The university's official postal address is:
- Kenyatta University P.O. Box 43844–00100 Nairobi, Kenya
- Main switchboard lines are +254 20 8703000, +254 20 8704000, and +254 20 8710901.
Admissions contacts
KU operates separate admissions desks by programme type. Use the contact that matches your application as seen on KU's official admissions page:
Admissions desk | Phone | |
Registrar (Academic) | registrar-acad@ku.ac.ke | 020-8710901 / 0208703061 (ext. 3219, 3215, 4587) |
Admissions Coordinator | coordinator-admissions@ku.ac.ke | +254 20 870 Ext 4000/3000 |
Undergraduate KUCCPS | admissions-kuccps@ku.ac.ke | +254 727 771 905 |
Undergraduate self-sponsored (SSP) | admissions-ssp@ku.ac.ke | +254 745 231 768 / +254 737 432 721 |
Postgraduate & international | admissions-pg@ku.ac.ke | +254 736 807 880 |
CEP / open learning (undergraduate) | cep-satellite@ku.ac.ke | +254 745 231 768 |
Digital School (DSVOL) | dean-dsvol@ku.ac.ke | 0719 739438 / 0719 739445 / 0716 208832 / 0736 244464 / 020 870 3288 |
Does Kenyatta University have a WhatsApp number?
No verified WhatsApp number has been published by Kenyatta University. Several mobile lines above — including +254 745 231 768 and +254 737 432 721 — may support WhatsApp. KU has not officially designated any number as a WhatsApp contact. Confirm directly with the relevant desk before messaging.
Kenyatta University campuses
KU operates across multiple campuses in Kenya. Current active campuses include:
- Main Campus: Kahawa, Nairobi (off Thika Super Highway)
- City Centre Campus: Nairobi CBD
- Parklands Campus: Nairobi
- Mombasa Campus: Mombasa
- Nakuru Campus: Nakuru
- Nyeri Campus: Nyeri
- Kitui Campus: Kwa Vonza, Kitui
- Embu Campus: Embu
- Dadaab Campus: Dadaab
The Ruiru site was renamed Kenyatta Model School in 2024 and no longer operates as a university campus. The Kericho, Arusha, and Kigali campuses have all been closed.
How to apply to Kenyatta University
Kenyatta University accepts applications through several routes depending on your programme:
- KUCCPS (government-sponsored): Apply via the KUCCPS portal during the national placement window. Contact admissions-kuccps@ku.ac.ke or call +254 727 771 905.
- Self-sponsored programmes (SSP): Applications open for January, May, and September intakes. Email admissions-ssp@ku.ac.ke or call +254 745 231 768.
- Postgraduate programmes: Apply through the postgraduate desk — email admissions-pg@ku.ac.ke or call +254 736 807 880.
- Digital School (online/virtual): Contact dean-dsvol@ku.ac.ke or call 0719 739438.
The Kenyatta University prospective students page lists all current programmes and intake dates.
FAQs
What is the minimum grade to join Kenyatta University?
The minimum entry grade for undergraduate degrees is C+ (plus) at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), or an equivalent qualification. Individual study programmes may require higher cluster-subject scores. Meeting the minimum grade does not guarantee a place — placement is competitive and based on available slots per the KU admissions requirements.
How many campuses does Kenyatta University have?
KU currently operates nine active campuses across Kenya: Main Campus (Kahawa, Nairobi), City Centre, Parklands, Mombasa, Nakuru, Nyeri, Kitui, Embu, and Dadaab. The Ruiru site was repurposed as a pre-primary and primary school in 2024. Earlier lists cited up to 13 campuses, but several have since closed.
Is KU better than UoN?
It depends on the ranking system. In the Times Higher Education rankings, KU has placed above the University of Nairobi for two consecutive years (2025 and 2026). In the CWUR Global 2000 list, UoN ranks first in Kenya. Neither university is clearly superior across all measures. The right choice depends on the programme you wish to study.
What is the average salary for a lecturer at Kenyatta University?
No official KU lecturer salary scale is publicly available. KU job adverts state that the university offers "a competitive remuneration package including basic salary, house allowance, and medical cover," but give no specific amounts. Informal job-board estimates range widely and are not verified. Contact the KU Human Resources office or the university's Academic Staff Union (UASU) for authoritative figures.
What is Kenyatta University's email address for admissions?
KU uses separate email addresses for each admissions desk. For general academic matters, write to registrar-acad@ku.ac.ke. For undergraduate KUCCPS applications, use admissions-kuccps@ku.ac.ke. For postgraduate enquiries, use admissions-pg@ku.ac.ke. Self-sponsored applicants should email admissions-ssp@ku.ac.ke. All addresses are listed in the contacts table above.
Conclusion
Kenyatta University is among Kenya's largest public institutions with thousands of local and international students every academic year. The above KU contact details should help you navigate the application process, verify fee structures, and make academic-related enquiries.
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