Top 100 best Universities and Colleges in Kenya, 2018: Rankings by Webometrics

Webometrics a company that focuses on ranking of Universities and colleges in the world has released the 2018 rankings of the top higher institutions of learning in Kenya. Some universities have improved from the 2017 Webometrics rankings others have dropped.  Egerton University has made a great come back to the top. (UPDATE: Check 2019 Best Universities in Kenya Rankings )

About Webometrics Rankings

Webometrics is an invention of Cybermetrics Lab, a research group belonging to CSIC, the largest public research organization in Spain (You can learn more about CSIC on this Wikipedia Page). CSIC is attached to the ministry of education in Spain.

Methodology of Webometrics Rankings

Webometrics university and college rankings are based on a research that focuses on Technologies, computer science, social sciences and humanities.  It uses link analysis for quality evaluation.

What we picked from them is that Web traffic, Scholarly Citations and page level matters in their rankings.

They however assert that their rankings are not based on web presence and visibility alone.  You can learn more about Webometrics ranking methodology through this page: Methodology

Latest Top 100 best Universities and Colleges in Kenya in 2018

1. University of Nairobi
2. Egerton University
3. Kenyatta University
4. Moi University
5. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
6. Maseno University
7. Strathmore University Nairobi
8. South Eastern Kenya University
9. Catholic University of Eastern Africa
10. Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
11. Kenya Coast National Polytechnic
12. United States International University
13. Mount Kenya University
14. Daystar University
15. Technical University of Kenya
16. Kenya Medical Training College
17. Kenya Methodist University
18. Pwani University
19. African Virtual University
20. Kenia Institute of Management
21. Technical University of Mombasa (Mombasa Polytechnic University College)
22. University of Eastern Africa Baraton
23. Eldoret University
24. Masai Mara University
25. Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (Kimathi University College of Technology)
26. Saint Paul’s University Limuru
27. Murang’a University of Technology
28. Kabarak University
29. KCA University
30. Embu University College
31. Meru University of Science & Technology
32. Michuki Technical Institute Muranga
33. Kenya Forestry Research Institute
34. Africa Nazarene University
35. Karatina University
36. East African School of Aviation Embakasi Nairobi
37. Pan Africa Christian University
38. Amani College
39. Chuka University
40. Zetech University
41. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science & Technology (Bondo University College)
42. Laikipia University
43. Machakos University
44. Kenya School of Government
45. University of Kabianga
46. Riara University
47. Multimedia University of Kenya
48. Co-operative University of Kenya
49. Railway Training Institute Nairobi
50. Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
51. Africa International University (Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology)
52. Taita Taveta University
53. Hi tec Institute of Professional Studies Mombasa CBD
54. Management University of Africa
55. Scott Christian University
56. Great Lakes University of Kisumu
57. Adventist University of Africa
58. Star College of Management Sciences Nairobi
59. Kenya School of Monetary Studies Ruaraka
60. Kenya Utalii College Nairobi
61. Tangaza University College
62. Rift Valley Technical Training Institute Eldoret
63. Presbyterian University of East Africa
64. Gretsa University
65. Umma University
66. Kirinyaga University
67. Maryknoll Institute of African Studies Nairobi
68. Rift Valley Institute of Science & Technology Nakuru
69. Kenya Technical Teachers College Gigiri
70. The East African University Kitengela
71. Kibabii University
72. Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute
73. Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology
74. Kenya Water Institute South C Nairobi
75. Kisumu Polytechnic Makasembo
76. Uzima University College
77. Eagle Air Aviation College Ongata Rongai
78. Nakuru Training Institute
79. International Leadership University (Nairobi International School of Theology)
80. Computer Learning Centre Nairobi
81. Oshwal College Nairobi
82. Institute of Advanced Technology Kenya
83. Computer Pride Training Centre Nairobi
84. Pioneer International University
85. Cornerstone Training Institute Nairobi
86. Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology Kisumu
87. Kenya Aeronautical College Nairobi
88. Machakos Institute of Technology
89. Kaiboi Technical Training Institute
90. ICT College Thika
91. Tom Mboya Labour College Kisumu
92. Lukenya University
93. Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute
94. Kenya Institute of Mass Communication Nairobi
95. Riccatti Business College
96. Eldoret Aviation Training Institute Eldoret
97. Alphax College Eldoret
98. Migori Teachers college
99. Rongo University
100. Kenya Institute of Professional Studies Nairobi

Our View on University and College Rankings in Kenya

Rankings of Universities and Colleges in Kenya might appear to be a good thing because it attracts competition which in the long run improves quality. But to say the least, the rankings are very flawed.  They focus on Quantity! Quantity! and Quantity! The more citations, the more traffic, the more social influence the better the rankings.  

To have a more realistic view of a college or university, you need to look at the quality of the publications, quality of course material, tutors, entry value and environment of learning.

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