Tharaka University

Tharaka University is an institution of higher learning located in Tharaka South Sub-County, in Tharaka Nithi County, near Gatunga Town. The University was established as a Campus of Chuka University in September 2015. Later, the Campus was elevated to the status of a Constituent College through Legal Gazette Notice No. 146 of 10th July, 2017. The University College was inaugurated by His Excellency Hon. President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta on 27th July, 2017. The Institution was established with the aim of creating a strong knowledge base through teaching, research and innovation, and to disseminate this knowledge to produce all rounded graduates with problem solving skills for positive societal transformation.