Karatina University College

Karatina University College is a Chartered public university in Kenya. Situated 15km North off Karatina town, the University aspires to be one of the leading institutions of higher learning in Kenya and beyond. We offer quality education that is in tandem with the needs and aspirations of the global village as captured in our Vision, Mission and Core Values.

Karatina University locality is rich in Agricultural soils and endowed with tourist attractions within the vicinity of snow-capped Mount Kenya. The serene environment makes it an ideal place for learning. This institution started in 2007 as Mount Kenya Campus of Moi University. It had succeeded a Tea Training institute. In 2010 it became Karatina University College, a Constituent College of Moi University. Finally, in 2013, Karatina University was awarded a Charter.

The University has five Academic Schools namely: Agriculture & Biotechnology; Business; Education & Social Sciences; Natural Resources & Environmental Studies; Pure & Applied Sciences.

We have Campuses in Kagochi (Main), Karatina town, Itiati.

Vision And Mission of Karatina University College

Vision of Karatina University: 

To be a University of global excellence, meeting the dynamic needs and development of society.

Mission of Karatina University:

To conserve, create and disseminate knowledge through, training, research, innovation  and community outreach.

Core Values of Karatina University:

Equity
Teamwork
Meritocracy
Academic Freedom
Accountability
Excellence
Probity