Overview
- Act: Universities Act, No. 42 of 2012
- Formed: 2013
- Vice Chancellor: Prof. Linus Muthuri Gitonga
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Karatina University, established in 2007 as a constituent college of Moi University, gained full university status in 2013 under the Universities Act, No. 42 of 2012. Located in Nyeri County, Kenya, the university is committed to providing high-quality education, research, and innovation. It offers diverse programs in areas such as natural resource management, business, education, and social sciences. With a focus on sustainability and community engagement, Karatina University aims to produce competent graduates who contribute to national and global development while addressing environmental and socio-economic challenges.
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Linus Muthuri Gitonga
Professor Linus Muthuri Gitonga, Vice Chancellor of Karatina University, is an accomplished scholar and educationist with a Ph.D. in Educational Management. He has over three decades of experience in teaching, research, and institutional leadership. Prof. Gitonga has held key positions in Kenya’s education sector, driving reforms, advancing policy development, and championing academic excellence.
Management Team
Prof. Linus Muthuri Gitonga
Vice Chancellor
Prof. Franklin Wabwoba
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic, Research and Students Affairs)
CPA Prof. Richard M. Kikai
Deputy Vice Chancellor P.F.A
Functions
- Higher Education Provision: Offer quality undergraduate and postgraduate programs to meet the academic and professional needs of students.
- Research and Innovation: Conduct research that addresses societal challenges and contributes to national and global knowledge advancement.
- Community Engagement: Partner with local communities through outreach programs to promote development and sustainability.
- Natural Resource Management: Focus on research and education in environmental conservation and sustainable resource management.
- Training and Development: Provide capacity-building programs for individuals and organizations to enhance professional skills.
- Entrepreneurship Promotion: Foster entrepreneurial skills among students to create self-reliant graduates and job creators.
- Technology Integration: Promote the use of modern technologies in education, research, and administration.
- Cultural Preservation: Support the preservation and promotion of local and national cultural heritage.
- Collaborative Partnerships: Build partnerships with national and international institutions to enhance academic and research excellence.
- Sustainable Development: Integrate sustainability principles into academic and operational practices, addressing environmental, economic, and social issues.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- Karatina University
- P.O. BOX 1957-10101, Karatina, Kenya
- info@karu.ac.ke
- (+254) 20 2176 713| (+254)729 721 200