Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology - JKUAT (reviews)

What I love about Jkuat is how easy it is to graduate if you are a dedicated student. The education system is good, and I’d give it a 10/10! The university is up to date and supports the students who would love to further their studies.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is one of the best universities in Kenya, as a personal opinion and one that is recommended nationally. I went there first because it was a few kilometres away from home and I wanted the experience of living alone and generally to feel like an adult.
It was home away from home, that I even stayed one year later even after graduation.
The lecturers were quite tough which was a good thing because I almost didn’t graduate because I had missed a few classes. All my practical units that required extra coursework outside class always had the lecturers in attendance even when they didn’t have to. My lecturers were very friendly and very practical on what the course I did would translate to once I finished. The security was very good especially for a single female young lady miles away from home. There was plenty of room to study, from parks all around the university, the student centre and the library. You could also easily access help from the administration and get to the staff offices for extra help from our lectures without going through loops. I loved it there and yes, I would recommend it to a family or friend, depending on the course they plan to do. I was an introvert in campus but I remember trying things like rollball, table tennis, pool, drama which are available and active even till date.

Strong academic reputation & ranking
JKUAT is ranked among the top universities in Kenya and the region. According to one ranking, it was 3rd in Kenya, 50th in Africa, and 2,613th globally in 2025.
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In particular fields like engineering, business, computer science, agriculture & environment it places very high nationally.
Focus on STEM, agriculture, technology & innovation
The “Agriculture and Technology” part of the name is real: JKUAT has strong programmes in engineering, agriculture, food science, biotech,

JKUAT is one of Kenya’s leading universities, particularly strong for students interested in applied sciences, agriculture, engineering, and tech. If you’re self-motivated, looking for a university with a solid technical foundation, and don’t mind working through some administrative or resource challenges, JKUAT is a good choice.

However, suppose your priorities are small class sizes, consistently strong/regular lectures, or attending a satellite campus. In that case, you might want to look closely at which campus, which department, and what the current student experiences are.