Founded in 1939 by Lord Maurice Egerton of Tatton, Egerton University is Kenya’s oldest institution of higher learning. Originally established as a farm school, it evolved into a premier agricultural college before being chartered as a full university in 1987. Today, headquartered at the Njoro Main Campus, Egerton is a hub of academic excellence housing diverse faculties ranging from Agriculture and Engineering to Science and Veterinary Medicine
Welcome to Egerton University, Kenya’s premier institution for agricultural research and academic excellence. Since 1939, our mission has been to transcend traditional classroom boundaries by nurturing innovative thinkers and ethical leaders. We invite you to explore our vibrant community, where intellectual curiosity meets practical application to transform lives through quality education.
The Egerton Agricultural College Ordinance was enacted in 1955. In 1979, the Government of Kenya and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded a significant institution's expansion. In 1986, Egerton Agricultural College was gazetted as a constituent college of the University of Nairobi. The following year, 1987, marked the establishment of Egerton University through an Act of Parliament.Egerton University has two campuses, Main Campus in Njoro and Nakuru Town Campus College.
The governance of Egerton University is anchored on a robust framework of accountability, transparency, and strategic leadership. As a public chartered university, our administrative structure is designed to foster an environment of excellence, ensuring that the institution’s mandate of 'Transforming Lives through Quality Education' is upheld at every level.
The management of Egerton University is led by the Vice-Chancellor, supported by the University Management Board (UMB), which serves as the primary executive organ for institutional operations. Tasked with the day-to-day implementation of Council policies, the management team ensures that the university’s strategic objectives are met with precision and integrity.
Egerton University's operational excellence is driven by specialized administrative offices and core institutional divisions. While Governance defines our statutory oversight and policy directions, the Offices & Divisions sector represents the executive engine that translates those strategic mandates into daily reality.