Abagusii people are notorious for embracing western education with a fixed eye on white-collar jobs. As a result, the number of nationwide best universities & colleges in Kisii County is nearly breaking the academic ceiling.
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In the region is a record-high number of higher learning institutions. These centres of excellence are not only smashing illiteracy but also equipping young people with relevant professional skills.
10 Best Universities & Colleges in Kisii County
The unending streams of knowledge continue to meander Kisii highlands with desirable civilization.
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Top on the list of preferred learning centres are the following institutions;
1. Kisii University (KSU)
Kisii University is a public institution located in Kisii town. The institution founded in 1965 as a primary Teacher’s Training College is now the only premier campus in Gusiiland.
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KSU with a yearly intake of about 5,500 freshmen brags a population of at least 15,000 learners.
Kisii University contacts
| Phone number | +254712326047 |
| Telephone | +254712098804 |
| P.O Box | 408 |
| Address | 40200 |
| info@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke | |
| Website | https://kisiiuniversity.ac.ke |
How many universities are in Kisii County? Kisi University is the only university in both Nyamira and Kisii counties.
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However, there are several colleges and institutes spread across major towns in the region.
2. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture Technology
JKUAT within Umoja Elimu Center occupying 8-10th floors.
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It is located along Kisii- Kisumu highway, a few meters from Twin Towers Complex and Equity Bank.
JKUAT contacts
| Phone number | 0722795482 |
| Telephone | 0721479550 |
| Po. Box | 268 |
| Zip code | 40200 |
| kisiicbd@jkuat.ac.ke | |
| www.facebook.com/Jkuat.Kisii |
The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture Technology main campus is located in Juja – off the busy Thika Superhighway.
3. Mount Kenya University – Kisii Campus
Mount Kenya University is a private university offering higher learning in various parts of the country.
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MKU Kisii branch is located along Kisii – Rongo highway; about 4 kilometers from Kisii town.
Mount Kenya University contacts
| Phone number | 0707891899 |
| Po. Box | 411- 40200 |
| kisiicampus@mku.ac.ke | |
| Mount Kenya University |
4. Kisii National Polytechnic (KNP)
The college formerly called Gusii Institute of Technology (GIT) is located within the central business district.
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Courses on offer range from craft to certificate and diploma to name a few.
KNP contacts
| Phone number | 0700152177 |
| Telephone | 0752031300 |
| Po. Box | 222 |
| Address | 40200 |
| info@kisiipoly.ac.ke | |
| Website | https://kisiipoly.ac.ke |
KNP sits directly opposite Kereri Girls High School and is only a few meters from the prestigious Elimu Primary.
5. Kenya Medical Training College – Kisii campus
KMTC is a medical training institution located along Hospital Road.
KMTC contacts
| Phone number | 0718451131 |
| P.O. Box | 1165 |
| Address | 40200 |
| kisii@kmtc.ac.ke |
The institution offers certificate, diploma, and higher diploma courses in the medical field.
6. KMTC Nyamache campus
The Kenya Medical Training College Nyamache is attached to the Nyamache Sub-County Hospital in Bobasi Constituency.
KMTC Nyamache contacts.
| Phone number | 0780217946 |
| Telephone | 0741956686. |
| PO. Box | 52 |
| Zip Code | 40203 |
| nyamache@kmtc.ac.ke | |
| Website | https://kmtc.ac.ke |
The campus is highly accessible from nearby towns such as Mogonga, Magena, and Keroka.
7. Kamagambo Teachers Training College
Kamagambo is a Seventh-Day-sponsored College established along Kisii – Rongo Road.
Kamagambo TTC contacts
| info@kamagambo.ac.ke. | |
| Po. Box | 591-40200 |
| Phone number | 0701-471-670. |
| Website | https://kamagambo.ac.ke |
A majority of veteran teachers are alumnae of Kamagambo Teachers Training College.
8. Nyanchwa Adventist College
The renowned Nyanchwa Adventist College is nearby the newly erected Nyanchwa SDA headquarters.
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It is only a few meters from the iconic Gusii Stadium.
Nyanchwa Adventist College contacts
| Phone number | 0734419567 |
| Telephone | 0720 242421 |
| Po. Box | 1020 |
| Address | 40200 |
| info@nyachwacollege.ac.ke | |
| Website | https://nyanchwacollege.ac.ke |
The college is ideal for highly competitive short-term courses.
9. Elgon View College – Kisii Campus
The institution is a private Vocational Training Centre located at the Golf House Building, neighbouring Gusii Stadium.
Elgon View College contacts
| Phone number | 0723550632 |
| Telephone | 0712329727 |
| Po. Box | 4063, 40200 |
| Website | www.elgonviewcollege.ac.ke |
| kisiicampus@elgonviewcollege.ac.ke |
Elgon View is mainly competitive in computer studies and related courses.
10. Kisii College of Accountancy
The Kisii College of Accountancy is a higher-learning institution offering a variety of courses in the field of accounting.
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Famed accountants and businessmen in various parts of the country are KCA graduates.
Addresses and Contacts
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| Po. Box | 2322-40200 |
| Phone number | 254-5831061 |
| Website | – |
KCA College is now accessible at Umoja Complex, 4th Floor.
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Other well-grounded colleges include;
| St Ann’s College | – |
| Citizen College | – |
| St Pauls TTC | 0711498435 |
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Get in touch today for more details on courses, fee structure, intakes, and admissions.
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In the list of best universities & colleges in Kisii County are those that ceased during the tenure of education CS Fred Matiangi. These include Maasai Mara University and the Kisii Campus Ogembo branch.
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