Riara University

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Riara University
Riara University Main Building.JPG
Riara University Main Building
MottoNurturing Innovators
TypePrivate
Established2012 [1]
ChancellorDr. Wilfred Kiboro
Vice-ChancellorProf. Robert Gateru [2]
Location
Nairobi, Kenya

1°18′53.0″S 36°48′25.2″E / 1.314722°S 36.807000°E / -1.314722; 36.807000Coordinates: 1°18′53.0″S 36°48′25.2″E / 1.314722°S 36.807000°E / -1.314722; 36.807000
CampusMbagathi Way
SportsBasketball and Football [3]
Websitewww.riarauniversity.ac.ke
Riara University Garden
Riara University Lib
Riara University Cafeteria
Riara University Library
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Riara University is a Private University located along Mbagathi Way in Nairobi, Kenya.[4]

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 (Latitude: -1.314722; Longitude: 36.807).

Foundation[]

Riara University was founded in 2012 by Mr. Daniel Gachukia and Dr. Eddah Gachukia.[5] 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.[6]

Accredation[]

The University is established under the Universities Act (2012), 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.[1]

The University is Fully Accredited by the Council of Legal Education. The Council of Legal Education (CLE) is the statutory regulator of Legal Education and Training in Kenya, among other functions as stipulated in the Legal Education Act (2012). The University holds Full Accreditation status from the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB) as a Training Centre as well as an Examinations Centre. The University runs Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Secretary (CS), and Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD) courses under this accreditation.[1]

Faculties[]

The University offers Undergraduate programs at the following schools:

Riara University Library[]

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.[8]

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 (The Bucks) and a hardworking Football Team.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Riara University".
  2. ^ "Riara University".
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "Sports – School of Business – Riara University".
  4. ^ "Commission for University Education - Status Of Universities (Universities Authorized to Operate in Kenya) - Status Of Universities (Universities Authorized to Operate in Kenya)". www.cue.or.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
  5. ^ "Founding Directors | Riara Group of Schools".
  6. ^ "About us | Riara Group of Schools".
  7. ^ "Riara University".
  8. ^ "Riara University".
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