On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Governing Council, Management, Senate, staff and students, I take this opportunity to welcome you to Kenya Highlands University located in a serene environment in Kericho, Kenya.
Kenya Highlands University is celebrating 70 years of God’s faithfully having begun as Kenya Highlands Bible College in 1955. In 1989, the college was registered by the Commission of Higher Education to operate as a private University. The Government granted the university the charter on 23rd March 2011 to operate as a fully-fledged University. Our vision is a transformed society through Christian Professionals.
We express utmost appreciation to all stakeholders including students and alumni for making Kenya Highlands University, a university of choice to pursue studies. We are grateful that out of the many options of universities, many students have chosen this premier institution as a place through which their life and career is shaped.
The university has continued to expand its course diversification with a corresponding increase in enrollments. We offer a total of 30 programmes accredited by the Commission for University Education as well as Senate approved Diploma and Certificate programmes.
Despite this diversification, the university continues to uphold the Christian ethos and foundations to which it was established. We integrate Faith, Life and Learning in delivery of all academic programmes. Further, we offer innovative programmes, engage in quality research and community outreach.
We gladly welcome all potential students to enroll for various programmes of the university ranging from professional courses, certificates, diplomas, bachelors, masters and doctoral studies. The university provides a conducive learning environment with a robust quality academic culture.
Our core values are:
- Biblical Authority
- Holiness
- Excellence
- Integrity and Teamwork
The university is unique in the following way:
- We esteem high level character formation from Undergraduate to postgraduate level of study.
- We integrate faith, life and learning at all levels of engagement.
- We offer a rich culturally diverse environment
KHU is a premier Christian University that is committed to scholarly excellence. The University prides itself on modern infrastructure, serene landscape, and excellent staff. We are enhancing our ICT infrastructure to support Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODEL).
The ICT Directorate provide a series of training to impart the necessary skills to all the students to enable them to effectively utilize the learning facilities and resources on campus. Further, the library is well stocked with both print and electronic resources. The students go through information literacy sessions to enable them to effectively utilize information resources either remotely or physically.
Kenya Highlands University prides itself with very dedicated staff and faculty ready to hold your hand throughout your academic journey. The academic journey is rigorous; the lecturers are very friendly but ensure that all academic matters are adhered to.
The faculty are incredibly talented to guide you in your academic exploration. The faculty staff are leaders in their fields and are applying their expertise through scholarship, research, and real-world practice to address both the most pressing challenges of the day and the enduring human questions.
On student Life, we have a range of student activities, from on-campus student facilities for games and social life to off campus utilization of facilities through our partners. We urge you to join the university and be part of a robust and vibrant community of sportsmen and women.
Concerning the Spiritual Life, we have a department of chaplaincy and counseling that handles spiritual and psychological matters of students.
KHU is filled with promise for transforming God’s people through creativity and innovation.
We commit to mentor you, educate you, train you, motivate and inspire you, and to empower you. As a university we reward you whenever you excel, exceed expectations, or emerge exemplary in your performance, both in curricula and extra curricula tasks.
Kenya Highlands University students uphold discipline, work honestly and smart, and possess positive thinkingby visualizing more successful outcomes. We always ensure that we provide adequate assistance to students as they navigate through their various academic phases of their programs.
The university ensures students dedicate a life of continuous self-improvement and growth. The university goal is not only to graduate well educated students, but to train leaders who are well equipped with skills that are relevant to the current world. We are committed to holistically mentor students in all aspects of their life’s so that they can be transformed to transform and make impact in the society.
I assure you that if you join Kenya Highlands university, we shall support, sustain, and encourage you as you pursue your studies. We welcome you into this vibrant learning community. It is you who makes us what we are, and we look forward to the fresh ideas and energy that you will bring to KHU.
Once again, I welcome you to the academic journey at Kenya Highlands University.
May God bless you abundantly as you join a transformational journey at the university and become a great Alumni of the University upon your graduation.
Prof. Joseph Kiplang’at,
Professor of Information Science, and
Vice-Chancellor