About Egerton University (Njoro )-Main Campus
Egerton University is Kenya's oldest institution of higher learning, founded in 1939 as a Farm School by Lord Maurice Egerton of Tatton. As one of Kenya's top public universities, its mission is to transform lives through quality education with the motto 'Educating for human greatness.' The university offers a wide range of academic programmes including undergraduate and postgraduate admissions, operates through multiple campuses and institutes like the School of Distance Learning and Institute of Women, Gender & Development Studies, and maintains extensive research divisions such as the Tegemeo Institute and Directorate of Research. It hosts international conferences, fosters global partnerships with institutions like Kilimo Trust and Oslo New University College, and engages alumni through events like endowment fund dinners. The university provides various online portals for students, staff, and alumni, supports campus life with facilities like Egerton Radio, and emphasizes sustainable development through initiatives in regenerative agriculture.