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Foundation of Knowledge

Key facts about Moi University

1984

Moi University was established

242

Number of programmes offered

140,000

Number of Alumni, as of December 2023

29,472

The total current student population

Vision, Mission & Values of Moi University

Vision

To be a premier entrepreneurial university of choice in nurturing innovation and talent in science, technology & development.

Mission

To preserve, create and disseminate knowledge, conserve and develop scientific, technological and cultural heritage for the betterment of society through quality teaching, research, innovation, entrepreneurship & stakeholder engagement.

Core Values

Quality
Innovation
Integrity
Diversity

The History of Moi University

In January 1981 a Presidential Working Party chaired by the distinguished Canadian academic, Dr. Colin B. Mackay, was convened to prepare detailed recommendations for a second university in Kenya and their report was presented to the then President, H. E. Hon. Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi in September 1981. The report strongly recommended that the new university should have a distinct bias towards technology.

In October 1983, a report titled “Project for the Second University” was prepared by a joint Kenyan and UNESCO team. As a result, Moi University was established by the Government in mid-1984 and building work on the site near Eldoret, commenced in the following year. The university Administration moved from its temporary offices in Eldoret to present main campus (Kesses), Uasin Gishu County on July 29, 1986.

Moi University's first buildings in 1985

Academic Excellence

Programmes

The University offers accredited, distinctive and market-driven programmes at Diploma, Bachelors, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and Doctorate levels to suit your needs. The programmes are distributed in our 13 Schools (or Faculties).

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Research and Innovation

The University spearheads groundbreaking research and innovative solutions that drive societal advancement and transform lives. The University has several Research Projects and Centres of Excellence.

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Campus & Facilities

The University boasts a vibrant and conducive environment to foster both academic excellence and personal growth. With ultra modern facilities, including lecture halls, research laboratories, expansive libraries, study spaces, expansive Sports & recreational facilities, accommodation and catering facilities, students have access to all they need to excel. All campuses feature serene learning outdoor spaces creating an inspiring environment where teaching, learning, research and community outreach thrive for students, faculty and staff.

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