Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Nairobi County Doing business as Teaching And Research
- UEI
- R66LMR75YKD6
- CAGE
- SGQ01
- Primary NAICS
- 611710 Educational Support Services
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
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- 611710 Educational Support Services Primary
- 541618 Other Management Consulting Services
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- 541713 Research and Development in Nanotechnology
- 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- Thika Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
- Website
- ku.ac.ke
- Founded
- 1965
- Employees
- 1K-5K
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1B-$10B
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Diversified Consumer Services
- Education Services
- Education
- SIC code
- 82 Educational Services
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed amount award (FAA) no. 72061523FA00001, USAID health equity and resource optimization (USAID hero) | US Mission in Kenya | $10,139,207 | |
| Yali RLC EA | US Mission in Kenya | $24,686,902 | |
| Characterisation of drug resistance in field-collected schistosomes - large-scale treatment programs with praziquantel… | National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases | $1,417,694 | |
| Silencing of aflatoxin synthesis through RNA interference (rnai) in peanut plants | Agricultural Research Service | $15,000 | |
| Silencing of aflatoxin synthesis through RNA interference (rnai) in peanut plants | Agricultural Research Service | $17,000 |
About Kenyatta University
Kenyatta University is a multi campus public university in Kenya offering students technologically advanced facilities, strong academic programmes and a nurturing environment. Through federal grants, the university provides educational and research services related to global health, infectious diseases, sustainable development, and capacity building.
Past prime federal grants awarded to Kenyatta University have supported projects to enhance health equity and optimize health resources in Kenya, strengthen youth leadership and partnerships in East Africa, and characterize drug resistance in field-collected schistosomes from large-scale treatment programs. These awards were provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development and the National Institutes of Health under foreign assistance, cooperative agreement, and project grant programs. As a subrecipient, Kenyatta University has partnered with Georgetown University on collaborative research focused on building urban community networks for sustainable cities in Africa.
Quick answers
What is Kenyatta University's UEI?
Kenyatta University's Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is R66LMR75YKD6.
What is Kenyatta University's CAGE code?
Kenyatta University's CAGE code is SGQ01.
What is Kenyatta University's primary NAICS code?
Kenyatta University's primary NAICS code is 611710 (Educational Support Services).
Where is Kenyatta University located?
Kenyatta University's physical address in SAM.gov is Thika Rd, Nairobi, Kenya.
Is Kenyatta University registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Kenyatta University's SAM.gov registration is active through December 9, 2026.
What is Kenyatta University's most recent federal award?
Kenyatta University's most recent federal grant award is Fixed amount award (FAA) no. 72061523FA00001, USAID health equity and resource optimization (USAID hero) (72061523FA00001), from US Mission in Kenya, on March 17, 2023.
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