Dedan Kimathi University of Technology – University in Nyeri

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology is a public university in Nyeri, in Kenya's Central region, located along the Nyeri-Mweiga road a few kilometres from Nyeri town. It grew from the Kimathi Institute of Technology, became a constituent college of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology in 2007 and was chartered as a full university in 2012. Named after the Mau Mau leader Dedan Kimathi, the university focuses on engineering, technology and applied sciences, with schools of engineering, computer science and information technology, science, business management and economics, health sciences, nursing, and tourism and hospitality. It is known for innovation projects, including its centres for wildlife and conservation research and its work with industry. Students join through government placement or as self-sponsored applicants. For admissions and general information, the university's public relations office can be contacted by phone or email.