KyU is located approximately 115 Km North East of Nairobi on Sagana – Embu – Highway. It is the successor to Kirinyaga Technical Institute which was conceived by the people of Kirinyaga way back in 1971 when the former head of state His Excellency the President, Hon. Daniel Arap Moi C.G.H., M.P. (then Vice-president) launched the Harambee Fund Raising Drive at the request of Kirinyaga people. Kirinyaga County Council set aside 200 acres of land for the institute at Kutus and 50 more acres were also acquired at Kangaita area on the slopes of Mt. Kenya.

KyU/NT/096/04/2024

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drafting of legal documents and handling cases involving the University in liaison with University external lawyers
• Handle and advise on all legal matters for the University
• Preparation of agreements and /or contracts for approval by relevant parties
• Gathering of evidence, facts and exchange of the same with University lawyers
• Attending of court and briefing the University authorities on the development of cases
• Writing reports and memoranda
• Ensuring that the University adheres to the Laid down procedures and regulations in employee matters, disciplinary measures and any other matter which has legal implications.
• Guide and assist in the review and interpretation of University Statutes.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

 Requirements;

• Bachelor’s degree in Law from recognized institution
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Valid Practicing Licence
• Computer proficiency
• Minimum of three (3) years legal practice