Kenyatta University received full university status in 1985, to become only the third university in Kenya at the time. The university provides high quality programmes that attract globally. With emphasis on infrastructure and facilities, the university offers students a great experience that complements and nurtures quality academic programmes. As a public research university, Kenyatta University is a leader in Kenya in practical hands-on knowledge and skills training as well. This higher-learning institution has taught and hosted some of the world’s greatest scholars and names with dignitaries such as former U.S. President Barack Obama. Kenyatta University has one of the largest partner networks in the region, providing its students with unrivalled academic linkages and employment opportunities. Their students are able to access industrial attachments whilst studying, and can gain timely career placement opportunities. Its schools of Humanities and Social Sciences, Public Health, Visual and Performing Arts, Business, Education, Economics, Pure and Applied Sciences, Agriculture and Enterprise Development, and, Engineering and Technology, Law, have open-learning, e-learning, school-based, part-time and full-time teaching to provide students with flexible education.

The main campus is set across over 1,000 acres and highly-equipped with world-class facilities that cannot be found in other institutions:
- A leadership and adventure park 
- A comprehensively stocked libraries and e-library
- An ultra-modern business and student service center
- A state-of-the-art amphitheater
- A baby day-care center 
- A university hospital 
- An advanced computer center 
- A fully equipped university conference center 
Kenyatta University also has some of the world’s best faculty and hosts a high number of empowering conferences, seminars and events across the world through its partner network, to further expose and holistically develop its students. 
Kenyatta University offers a competitive edge with its multi-cultural experience offerings and innovative approach to education in Kenya.