Kericho County boasts a variety of educational institutions that offer a wide range of diploma, degree, masters and PhD courses. Here is a closer look at the universities and Colleges in Kericho County and the courses they offer.
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Beyond its renowned tea plantations, Kericho has specialised institutions that offer a multitude of academic paths.
List of the best Universities and Colleges in Kericho County
The long list of higher learning institutions includes the universities of Kabianga, Kenya Highlands University and the Kenya Medical Training College Kericho campus.
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Below is a list of the top preferred learning centres in the region.
1. Universities of Kabianga (UoK)
The University of Kabianga is a prominent institution in Kericho County.
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It is situated about 20 kilometres from Kericho town and it offers a diverse range of courses in agriculture, business, education, environmental science, health sciences and more.
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The University of Kabianga contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 2030-20200 Kericho |
| Tel | 0202172665 |
| info@kabianga.ac.ke | |
| Website | Kabianga.ac.ke |
2. Kericho Teachers College
Kericho Teachers College offers programs in teacher education, preparing educators for primary and secondary schools.
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The college’s mission is to equip teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their profession.
Kericho Teachers College contacts
| Location | Kericho/Nairobi Road Kericho |
| Address | P.O. Box 10,20200, Nyanza Kenya |
| Phone number | 254-052-20067 |
3. Kenya Highlands University Kericho
Kenya Highlands University is another esteemed institution in Kericho County supported by the Africa Gospel Church in partnership with the World Gospel Mission.
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Formerly known as Kenya Highlands Evangelical University, the university is dedicated to providing a holistic education that combines academic excellence with ethical values
It offers a variety of diploma and degree programs in fields like business, theology, education, and social sciences.
Kenya Highlands University contacts
| Location | Londiani Kericho Kisumu Kipkelion, East |
| Address | P.O. Box 123-20200 Kericho |
| Phone number | 0716150220 |
4. Kenya Medical Training College (Kapkatet Campus)
The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Kapkatet Campus in Kericho County offers diploma courses in nursing, clinical medicine, and medical laboratory sciences.
For aspiring healthcare professionals, KMTC Kapkatet is the best choice for shaping skilled healthcare workers in the region.
5. Moi University (Kericho Campus)
Moi University is one of Kenya’s prestigious institutions and has a campus in Kericho County.
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It provides access to a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Students can pursue degrees and even diplomas in various disciplines such as business, education, and social sciences.
Moi university contacts
| admissions@mu.ac.ke | |
| Phone number | 05343231/ 05343620 |
6. Kenyatta University (Kericho Campus)
Kenyatta University’s Kericho Campus extends the reach of this renowned institution to the county.
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It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in education, business and social sciences.
Kenyatta University contacts
| Phone number | 0208710901 |
| info@ku.ac.ke |
In addition to these institutions, Kericho County offers opportunities for vocational training through various institutions and colleges.
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These universities and colleges in Kericho County have now made higher education more accessible and contributed to the development of the local community and beyond.