Garissa University

Garissa University Garissa University was set up by a legalnotice No. 116, The Garissa University College order 2011. It is the only University in Northern parts of Kenya.

The Government of Kenya upgraded Garissa Teachers Training College to Garissa University.. One of the principal objectives of upgrading this college was to provide opportunity for more students to access University education. The University is located in Garissa town, 385 Kilometers from Nairobi City on a 74-acre arable land, on the banks of River Tana. Currently there are four departments based o

n MINT namely; Education, Arts and Social Science, Business and Economics and Information Science. Currently the institution boosts of an approximated student population of over 2000 despite being in its formative stages.

04/09/2026

Join us live as the Vice Chancellor welcomes and addresses the 2026 KUCCPS New Students during Orientation Week at Garissa University

VICE CHANCELLOR’S ADDRESSThe countdown is on! 🎓Join the Vice Chancellor as he addresses and welcomes the 2026 KUCCPS Fir...
03/09/2026

VICE CHANCELLOR’S ADDRESS

The countdown is on! 🎓
Join the Vice Chancellor as he addresses and welcomes the 2026 KUCCPS First-Year Students during the final day of Orientation Week.

📅 Friday, 4th September 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Garissa University Graduation Square
📺 Live on our Official page

Garissa University welcomed a KCB Bank team led by Mr. Hemed Hassan (Head of Sahl Banking) for a courtesy visit to the V...
03/09/2026

Garissa University welcomed a KCB Bank team led by Mr. Hemed Hassan (Head of Sahl Banking) for a courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ahmed O. Warfa.

The team included: Ahmed Jirow (Branch Manager, Garissa), Abdirizak Issack (Regional Manager, Islamic Banking – North Eastern), and Dr. Moses Obonyo (Senior Brand Manager)

They discussed solarisation for the University, prepaid cards for students, student engagement, and financial literacy programs.

We look forward to strengthening this partnership for the benefit of our students and the University community. 🤝

📌Orientation Day 1: A New Academic Journey Begins!!We are pleased to welcome our first-year students to Garissa Universi...
01/09/2026

📌Orientation Day 1: A New Academic Journey Begins!!

We are pleased to welcome our first-year students to Garissa University.

Today marks the start of orientation activities designed to familiarize students with university systems, academic expectations, and available support services.
We wish all our students a focused and successful academic year ahead.

📢 SEPTEMBER 2026 TVET INTAKE IS OPEN! 🎓Garissa University TVET Institute is now admitting students for the September 202...
31/08/2026

📢 SEPTEMBER 2026 TVET INTAKE IS OPEN! 🎓

Garissa University TVET Institute is now admitting students for the September 2026 Intake.
📚 Diploma and Certificate programmes are available in Business Management, HR Management, Supply Chain, ICT, Public Administration, Health Records & Information Technology, Nutrition and Dietetics, among others.

👉 To apply, click on the link below:
🌐 www.admissions.gau.ac.ke
📞 0724 414 234 | 0721 966 418

Between 24th and 25th August 2026, Prof Ahmed Warfa - the VC, Garissa University received Zeituna Tullu and a delegation...
27/08/2026

Between 24th and 25th August 2026, Prof Ahmed Warfa - the VC, Garissa University received Zeituna Tullu and a delegation from Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation of the Swiss Embassy and Kulmis Support Group affiliated to SDC.
The objective was to strengthen further the already strong partnership between the two institutions.
The mission appreciated the good work by IPSHS Team in implementing the just ended 3 year SDC/GaU-IPSHS Capacity Building Project. The SDC Team also thanked the IPSHS Team for the development of a solid 4 year (2026-2030) Peacebuilding proposal to the tune of KES 96 million programme, which was just approved. Also present at the functions we're Prof Iura - DVC FAP, Prof Ngala - DVC ASA, Prof Ahmed - Director IPSHS and other high dignitaries from GaU
The partners agreed to effectively and efficiently implement the Programme for the intended sustainable peace activities in six counties of Northern Kenya and across the border between Kenya and Somalia

📢 Day 2 of KUCCPS 2026 Registration is underway at Garissa University!The energy is high as we continue welcoming our n...
27/08/2026

📢 Day 2 of KUCCPS 2026 Registration is underway at Garissa University!

The energy is high as we continue welcoming our new KUCCPS students.
Bring your documents, and let's get you registered!

Welcome to Oasis of Innovation 💡

GARISSA UNIVERSITY SIGNS MoU WITH AEDTGarissa University (GaU) yesterday, 26th August 2026, signed a Memorandum of Under...
27/08/2026

GARISSA UNIVERSITY SIGNS MoU WITH AEDT

Garissa University (GaU) yesterday, 26th August 2026, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Africa Education and Development Trust (AEDT).

The partnership will provide GaU staff and their dependants with flexible education financing, including zero-interest tuition fee loans repayable over an extended period.
The MoU was signed by the GaU management team led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ahmed O. Warfa and the AEDT team led by CEO Mr. Umar Abdalla.
Prof. Warfa thanked AEDT for the partnership and encouraged eligible staff to take advantage of the opportunity to pursue further education and professional development.
He also called on AEDT to consider a similar arrangement to support Garissa University students.

The partnership is expected to promote continuing education, professional development and lifelong learning within the University community.
Garissa University appreciates AEDT for this valuable partnership.

🎓 KUCCPS 2026 STUDENT REGISTRATIONThe Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ahmed O. Warfa, visited the KUCCPS 2026 student registratio...
26/08/2026

🎓 KUCCPS 2026 STUDENT REGISTRATION

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ahmed O. Warfa, visited the KUCCPS 2026 student registration site today to follow up on the ongoing registration exercise.

Garissa University is committed to ensuring that our newly admitted students receive a smooth and welcoming start to their university journey.

Welcome to Garissa University!

📢 DAY 1 KUCCPS REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY!Garissa University is pleased to welcome our newly placed KUCCPS students as re...
26/08/2026

📢 DAY 1 KUCCPS REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY!

Garissa University is pleased to welcome our newly placed KUCCPS students as registration begins today.

🎓 Remember to bring your admission letter and all required documents for a smooth registration process.

Welcome to Garissa University — Oasis of Innovation!

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Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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