Kenyatta University has dethroned the University of Nairobi (UoN) as Kenya’s top-ranked institution, marking a major shift in the nation's higher education landscape. According to the 2025 World Universities Rankings released on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Kenyatta University now leads the country, leaving UoN grappling with its sliding global and regional position. Kenyatta University performed better in teaching, earning a score of 14.2 per cent, compared to UoN's 12.5 per cent. No Kenyan university made it into the top 10 in Africa, reflecting the broader challenges faced by the sector. Other top-ranked Kenyan universities include Amref International University, Egerton University, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Kabarak University, Kibabii University, Kisii University, Maasai Mara University, Machakos University, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, University of Eldoret, University of Kabianga, and Zetech University.

Source: Daily Nation October 09, 2024 17:32 UTC