Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology - JKUAT Speciality : Computer Science
programme: Business Information Technology

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.

What stood out was the emphasis on practical learning, especially in engineering, ICT, and agriculture. Labs are decently equipped, though sometimes crowded, and many courses encourage innovation. JKUAT has produced several notable tech startups and research projects. Experienced and Qualified Faculty, in fields like IT and biotech, you get access to lecturers who’ve worked in industry or contributed to policy/research entrepreneurship and Innovation Culture, and a diverse student community.
Nonetheless, JKUAT has administrative inefficiencies, and poor communication between departments leads to confusion, especially for new students. Some programs (especially in engineering and IT) are over-enrolled, leading to limited attention from lecturers, overcrowded lecture halls and labs, delays in accessing practical sessions or equipment, and limited career guidance.
JKUAT is a solid university if you’re serious about STEM, agriculture, or innovation. While there are administrative and infrastructural weaknesses, the academic quality, especially in technical fields, is impressive. You’ll learn a lot if you’re proactive, want a strong foundation in tech, engineering, or agriculture, are self-motivated and resourceful value practical experience and innovation.

It is a great university and situated in a very strategic town. It is convenient and cheap to live in the town thus making student life easier. It is affordable and very respected institute. I would highly recommend one to this institution.

The University is best for students seeking STEM programs. The resources available in their campuses are really abundant for that field of study. A major percentage of successful people in Engineering and technology field in Kenya hail from this University.