University of Embu

University Of Embu is a Kenyan Chartered University. As from Friday, 7 October 2016 it became a historic day for Embu University College.  This day marked the transition of the Institution from a Constituent College of UoN to a fully- fledged University.

University of Embu was formally awarded a Charter by H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta at a colorful function held at State house, Nairobi.

Mission

The mission of the College is to play a leading role in the development and expansion of the opportunities for higher education and research in agriculture, agribusiness, veterinary medicine, forestry, water and biological and physical sciences, and of the U.

Location

It is located along the Meru-Nairobi Highway, five kilometers from Embu town.

History

The College was created from Embu Agricultural Staff Training (EAST) College in 2011, at which time President Mwai Kibaki inaugurated the EUC council to support its mission, pursuant to Legal Notice No. 65 of 17 June 2011.

The Embu Agricultural Staff Training (EAST) College was established in 1947 as an agriculture training school for pre-service training at certificate level to Kenya African Preliminary Examination (KAPE) students.

In 1968 the Centre was renamed Embu Institute of Agriculture and started admitting secondary school students for two-year certificate training as Technical Assistants.

In 1990 it was up-graded to an Agricultural Staff Training College whose mandate was to develop and implement short management and technical courses, and offer research and consultancy services to enhance performance in the agricultural sector.

in October 7, 2016 University of Embu was awarded a Charter by H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta at a colorful function held at State house, Nairobi. In another development, Prof. Musili Wambua was appointed by H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta as the first Chancellor of the New University of Embu.