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Name:Kirinyaga University
Industry: Education Management
Website: http://www.kyu.ac.ke/
Description: KyU is located approximately 115 Km North East of Nairobi on Sagana - Embu - Highway. It is the successor to Kirinyaga Technical Institute which was conceived by the people of Kirinyaga way back in 1971 when the former head of state His Excellency the President, Hon. Daniel Arap Moi C.G.H., M.P. (th… KyU is located approximately 115 Km North East of Nairobi on Sagana - Embu - Highway. It is the successor to Kirinyaga Technical Institute which was conceived by the people of Kirinyaga way back in 1971 when the former head of state His Excellency the President, Hon. Daniel Arap Moi C.G.H., M.P. (then Vice-president) launched the Harambee Fund Raising Drive at the request of Kirinyaga people. Kirinyaga County Council set aside 200 acres of land for the institute at Kutus and 50 more acres were also acquired at Kangaita area on the slopes of Mt. Kenya. The Institute opened doors to the first students on 2nd March 1977 when 72 students were enrolled, 48 of these students were admitted in the building and construction department while the remaining 24 were enrolled in the clothing and textile technology department. New training programmes were introduced in plumbing and Electrical installation in the early and mid-eighties respectively. Kirinyaga University College the predecessor to KyU was established as a constituent college of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and technology (JKUAT) through a Legal Order No. 108 of August 2011. KyUC admitted its first student in September 2012 in two Bachelors’ degree programmes and grew tremendously in student and staff population with commensurate facilities to host 13 degree programmes. Kirinyaga University was granted charter by His Excellency Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta the President of the republic of Kenya on 7th October 2016 with thirteen academic degree programmes, and has since increased the number of academic degree programmes to seventeen (17). The University is positioning itself to be a leader in offering courses geared towards producing employers and not employees in areas outlined by the Vision 2030. VISION To be a world class university in training, research, technology and innovation for development. MISSION To train and develop world class human resource equipped with innovative technology and skills in the fields of Engineering, ICT, Pure and Applied sciences, Hospitality and Textile Technology, Health Sciences and Business Enterprise, to meet the demands of a dynamic world. PHILOSOPHY A world class University that promotes human equality, trains students and develops staff who are innovative and who pursue excellence through transformational leadership. CORE VALUES The University College operations will be guided by the core values listed below: Professionalism Integrity, transparency and accountability Innovation and creativity Excellence Value addition and improvement Equity View more View less
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Job Details

Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Others
Job Experience: 3 Years
Job Location: Kirinyaga County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Job Category: Education, Healthcare, Medical, Teaching

Job Description

Kirinyaga University (KyU) – Current Job Opportunities

Category: Education / Teaching / Higher Learning Posted: 27th April 2026 Deadline: 5th May 2026

 

Open Jobs

  1. Senior Lecturer – Philosophy

  2. Senior Lecturer – Sociology

  3. Lecturer – Philosophy

  4. Lecturer – Sociology

  5. Lecturer – Medical Surgical / Pediatric Nursing

  6. Lecturer – Nursing Education

  7. Lecturer – Leadership & Management

  8. Lecturer – Mental Health & Psychiatry Nursing

  9. Clinical Instructors (Nursing) – 3 Posts

 

Minimum Requirements (Likely)

Applicants should:

  • Hold relevant academic qualifications (Master’s or PhD in the respective discipline).

  • Possess valid registration with relevant professional bodies (e.g., Nursing Council of Kenya for nursing roles).

  • Have prior teaching or clinical experience in university or tertiary-level instruction.

  • Demonstrate strong communication, instructional, and research skills.

  • Be familiar with curriculum development, pedagogy, and assessment frameworks.

  • Show professionalism, integrity, and alignment with KyU’s mission of advancing higher education and professional training.

  • Nursing roles require clinical expertise, patient care knowledge, and mentorship capacity.

  • Philosophy and sociology roles require academic research, teaching, and student guidance.

  • Leadership and management roles require organizational development and strategic oversight.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with detailed CVs and supporting documents, clearly indicating the position applied for, in line with Kirinyaga University (KyU) application guidelines.

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