About Riara University
Riara University (RU) is a Kenyan Private Institution of Higher Learning which was established under the Universities Act (2012), having been approved by the Commission for University Education to operate under a Letter of Interim Authority since 2nd August, 2012. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, the University is in the process of accreditation for Award of Full Charter and has already undergone the Technical Inspection by the Commission for University Education.
The Riara University is Fully Accredited by the Council of Legal Education. The Council of Legal Education. CLE is the statutory regulator of Legal Education and Training in Kenya, among other functions as stipulated in the Legal Education Act (2012). Riara University is proud to have held the status of Full Accreditation from inception in 2012. In accordance with the provisions of the Legal Education Act, the University has undergone inspection three times for re-accreditation since inception and is confident of retaining the Full Accreditation status.
Riara University is accredited by SAP under the SAP University Alliance Programme. SAP is a global leader in ICT Enterprise Application Software. Major Corporates globally run on SAP Systems, including Riara University.
Riara University is driven by the principles of transformative learning. The inaugural undergraduate cohort joined RU in March 2017, marking the beginning of a series of six subsequent commencement ceremonies up to the present day. The institution has proudly educated more than 8,000 individuals, creating a diverse and cosmopolitan student community with representation from over 24 different nationalities. Situated approximately 7.6 kilometers (4.7 miles) from the Central Business Center, Riara University enjoys a strategic location.