First and only public university in former North Eastern Province. Founded 2011 as constituent college of Moi University in former Garissa Teachers' Training College (est. 1996). Awarded full university charter by President Kenyatta October 2017. Schools of Education, Information Science, Arts and Social Sciences. KES 279M modern tuition block foundation laid by President Ruto February 2025. Site of Kenya's deadliest terrorist attack (April 2, 2015). Currently rebuilding with enhanced security infrastructure.
Garissa University
First and only public university in former North Eastern Province. Founded 2011 as constituent college of Moi University in former Garissa Teachers' Training College (est. 1996). Awarded full university charter by President Kenyatta October 2017.