Riara University


Riara University is a Private University located along Mbagathi Way in Nairobi, Kenya.

Location

The University's main campus is just next to Nyayo Highrise Estate in Kibera, Nairobi County, a fifteen minutes drive from Nairobi Central Business District.
The geographical coordinates of the University's premises are: 1° 18′ 53″ S, 36° 48′ 25.2″ E.

Foundation

Riara University was founded in 2012 by Mr. Daniel Gachukia and Dr. Eddah Gachukia. The couple are also the Founding Directors of The Riara Group of Schools, which comprises two Kindergartens, two Primary Schools, and a Girls’ Secondary School.

Accredation

The University is established under the Universities Act, having been approved by the Commission for University Education to operate under a Letter of Interim Authority since 2 August 2012.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act, the University is in the process of accreditation for Award of Full Charter and has already undergone the Technical Inspection by the Commission for University Education. The institution is hopeful that the Charter will be approved soon.
The University is Fully Accredited by the Council of Legal Education. The Council of Legal Education is the statutory regulator of Legal Education and Training in Kenya, among other functions as stipulated in the Legal Education Act. The University holds Full Accreditation status from the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board as a Training Centre as well as an Examinations Centre. The University runs Certified Public Accountant, Certified Secretary, and Accounting Technicians Diploma courses under this accreditation.

Faculties

The University offers Undergraduate programs at the following schools:
The University Library hosts more than 6,700 print volumes, 75 journals, 35,000 e-databases as well as Wi-Fi internet access.
The Library offers a serene reading environment within its ultra-modern physical infrastructure and the state-of-the-art ICT facilities.

Cafeteria

The Cafeteria opens from 6:30 am – 8:00 pm and offers a wide variety of foods and drinks at affordable prices.

Sports

The University has a talented Basketball Team dubbed and a hardworking Football Team.