Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology

Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology, often referred to as KWUST, is a non-state funded secular women's university in Nairobi, Kenya. It was started in 2002.^[1] Its aim is to empower women in sciences. Kiriri Women's University is the only women's university in east and southern Africa. Its main campus is located in Mwihoko, Githurai in the outskirt of Nairobi. Kiriri has no male students. It offers Bachelors in Science degrees, mathematics (actuarial, pure, statistics), computer science and business administration, as well as diplomas and certificates.

Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology

Type	Women's
Established	May 2002
Chancellor	Dr. Paul G. Ndarua
Location	Nairobi , Kenya 1.28219577°S 36.82364331°E / -1.28219577; 36.82364331
Campus	Mwihoko Githurai (Main Campus) Kasarani, Westlands / Muguga Green
Website	www.kwust.ac.ke

Admissionsthrive

Admissions are conducted twice annually, in May and September.The university maintains a female-only enrollment policy, in line with its mission to empower women in STEM and leadership fields.

Accreditation

Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology (KWUST) was officially accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE) in Kenya and granted its charter on 2nd August 2022^[1][2]