FAQs

Is Laikipia a public or private University?

Laikipia University is a public university, fully supported and funded by the Government of Kenya.

Is Laikipia University chartered?

Yes. Laikipia University was chartered on 19th February, 2013. The award of Charter was presided over by His Excellency Former President Mwai Kibaki.

Are Laikipia University programmes accredited?

Yes. All academic programmes offered at the university are fully accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE) and are recognized worldwide. No public university in Kenya is permitted to run programs that have not undergone this rigorous approval process.

What are the modes of study and enrollment cycles?

Studies are offered on both a Full-Time and Part-Time framework (including evenings and weekends). Intakes are scheduled dynamically across the calendar year:

• Government-Sponsored Students: Admitted annually in September.
• Self-Sponsored Students: Open intakes in September, January, and May.
• Self-Sponsored (School-Based): Intakes scheduled in April, August, and December.

Where is Laikipia University located, and how many campuses are there?

Laikipia University consolidates operations at its Main Campus, hosting a vibrant demographic of approximately 10,000 students. The campus is situated in Laikipia County along the Nyahururu-Nakuru Highway, approximately 11 kilometers from Nyahururu town and 50 kilometers from Nakuru town.

Is there accommodation available for students?

Yes. While on-campus institutional bed spaces are available, housing capacity does not accommodate the entire student populace. However, highly affordable, university-inspected alternative hostels that align strictly with modern residential safety standards exist within a 3-kilometer perimeter of the campus grounds.