Karatina University is a public university located in the Mount Kenya region. It is among the most prosperous institutions despite its establishment in the recent past. The history of Karatina University tells us more.

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Where is Karatina University in which county? Located in Nyeri County, Karatina sits about 15 kilometres from Karatina town. About 35 kilometres to the northwest in the populous Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.

History of Karatina University since 2007

Karatina is about 140 kilometres from the capital Nairobi via Muranga and Thika.

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Here are the varsity details.

1. Karatina University started in 2007

This institution started in 2007 as a constituent of the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

Finally, in 2013, Karatina University with thousands of students in various faculties.

2. Pre-University era

Before Karatina University was established, it operated as a constituent college under JKUAT.

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The college was known as JKUAT-Karatina Campus.

3. Establishment and charter

In January 2013, Karatina University was established as a full-fledged public university through a government charter.

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This charter granted the university academic and administrative autonomy.

4. Growth and development

After gaining university status, Karatina University has been focused on expanding its academic programs, infrastructure, and research activities.

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The university has been working to provide quality education and research opportunities to students in various disciplines.

5. Academic offerings

Karatina University offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields such as agriculture, business, education, humanities, social sciences, and more.

6. Community engagement

The university has also been engaged in community outreach and partnership programs to contribute to the development of the local community and the region.

7. Agricultural emphasis

Given its location in an agricultural region, Karatina University has a significant emphasis on agricultural research and related fields to support the local economy and promote sustainable practices.

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The history of Karatina University dates back to 2007, about 15 years ago. Its meteoric rise in research and innovation is particularly notable.