Kenya’s Most Beautiful University Campuses

There are campuses and there are beautiful campuses. With the mushrooming universities all over the country, aesthetic may just be the defining factor that will make students choose a particular campus over another. Of course the learning environment contributes to the overall performance of students. Try concentrating on a Math derivation on a building next to a busy road and you will agree with me. Granted, beauty is subjective. No parent says their kid is ugly. So this is my list of what I think is five of the most beautiful campuses in Kenya. You can agree or disagree on the comment section.

1. USIU

2. KU

3. UoN

4. Strathmore

5. CUEA

 

lets start from number 5 !

5. The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA)

At number five is CUEA in Langata, Nairobi. The expansive campus has maintained the up market Karen feel with large green spaces doted with trees. In spite of the buildings coming up in the campus, CUEA has tried to keep in harmony with the environment. The new library, which also houses the ultra-modern hall that housed the Jubilee Communication Centre during the elections, is arguably the best University library in the region. Everything is automated including borrowing and returning books. Now that’s digital. Most buildings including lecture halls have natural light minimizing on the use of too much energy for light.

4. Strathmore University

The University has really come of age, investing on the infrastructure and the students in a massive way. The architecture of some of the new buildings is simply breathtaking. The student centre/cafeteria and the Strathmore Business School building particularly stand out. But the lack of green spaces and enough trees steals the shine from Strathmore.

3. University of Nairobi

The oldest and biggest university in Kenya has kept its clean and grandeur look. You may not notice the beauty of UoN Main Campus from outside but once you are in, you forget you are in the CBD. The university is surrounded by a very well maintained green environment that one wonders how it is one of the most ancient universities in the country. Chiromo campus is also notably beautiful with a lot of trees and areas where students can chill outside and study. The iconic Fountain of Knowledge stands out though the JKM Library needs an upgrade.

2. Kenyatta University

k.u post mordern library

k.u main gate

This ‘University City’ has transformed over the last few years to become a pace setter in Kenya’s higher education. Visitors often get lost in the massive campus on Thika road. But thanks to the administration, the labeled street signs and direction boards give clear directions. The streets are clean and fences well manicured. The jewel of KU campus is the post-modern Library which lights up beautifully at night.

1. United States International University (USIU)

And the most beautiful University in Kenya goes to USIU. You get that calming feeling when you enter the campus. USIU has the best balance between infrastructure and the green spaces. The lawn is always maintained plus the lecture halls are up to international standards equipped with multimedia equipment. Just like KU, USIU’s library is the icing on the cake.