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.
Beyond its renowned tea plantations, Kericho has specialised institutions that offer a multitude of academic paths.
The long list of higher learning institutions includes the universities of Kabianga, Kenya Highlands University and the Kenya Medical Training College Kericho campus.
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.
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.
Kenya Highlands University is another esteemed institution in Kericho County supported by the Africa Gospel Church in partnership with the World Gospel Mission.
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.
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.
In addition to these institutions, Kericho County offers opportunities for vocational training through various institutions and colleges.
Full list of colleges and campuses in Kericho
African Institute of Research and Development Studies – Kericho
Bethel Institute of Technology
Bureti Technical Training Institute
Chebirirbei Vocational Training Center
Destiny College of Accountancy
Kenya Forestry College – Londiani
Kenya Highlands Bible College
Kenya Highlands University
Kenya Institute of Management – Kericho Branch
Kenyatta University – Kericho Campus
Kericho Beauty School
Kericho School of Professional Studies
Kericho Teachers’ Training College
Kimasian Technical Training Institute
Kipsamumgut Vocational Training Center
Kipsinende Technical Training Institute
Kiptere Vocational Training Center
Moi University – Kericho Campus
Mospen Institute of Development Studies
Nishkam Saint Puran Singh Institute
Panafrican Mission College
Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies
South Western College
Springwood Commercial College
University of Kabianga
University of Nairobi – Kericho Campus
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.
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