UoN Named Kenya's Leading University in Latest Global Rankings

Author: Timothy CerulloPublished on: June 3, 2026Country: Kenya

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UoN Named Kenya's Leading University in Latest Global Rankings

The University of Nairobi has been ranked Kenya's top university and placed in the top seven percent globally in the 2026 Centre for World University Rankings. It ranked 1,425th out of 21,291 institutions worldwide and 37th in Africa, overtaking Kenyatta University for the national lead. South African universities dominate the continent, with the University of the Witwatersrand leading Africa.

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