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KAG East University (KAGEU)

A Pentecostal university in Nairobi, Kenya, training Assemblies of God leaders for East Africa since 1975.

Established
1975
51 years running
Students
3,000
Enrolled student body
Annual fees
Ksh 120,000 to Ksh 250,000
Tuition range per year
National ranking
#59
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The institution

Who they are, how big, and how they rank.

About

Founded in 1975 as the East Africa School of Theology and chartered in 2014, KAG East University is a private Pentecostal university located in Nairobi. The university serves over 3,000 students across its Main Campus.

The university operates three schools including Theology, Business, and Education. Its Kenya Assemblies of God (KAG) heritage emphasises Pentecostal theology and practical ministry training, producing church leaders and Christian educators across East Africa.

Accredited by CUE and the Assemblies of God Education Council, KAG East ranks 59th nationally. Its five-decade history of Pentecostal theological education makes it the premier Assemblies of God training institution in East Africa, serving the denomination's rapidly growing network of churches across the region.

The numbers

Student to staff
30:1
Chartered
2014
Scholarships
None recorded

Research and innovation

Research at KAG East University focuses on community development, theology, and education, with local impact through partnerships with churches and community organisations across the Kenya Assemblies of God network. The School of Theology advances research on Pentecostal theology, African Christianity, biblical studies, and the history of the Assemblies of God movement in Kenya, producing scholarship that informs the KAG's engagement with African culture and society. The School of Business investigates ethical entrepreneurship, church-based enterprise models, and business management from a Christian perspective, while the School of Education contributes pedagogical research on teaching quality in Christian schools and values-based education. Partnership with Assemblies of God World Missions and Global University (USA) supports faculty exchange and collaborative research in theology and ministry studies. The Africa Theological Training Network connects KAG East to Pentecostal scholarship across the continent. Research output increasingly informs church policy, pastoral training curricula, and Pentecostal engagement with societal challenges across the KAG's 5,000+ congregations in Kenya.

Accredited by

2 regulatory bodies

League tables and rankings

#59 in Kenya (uniRank 2026)

What they teach

Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.

Admission requirements

A C+ mean grade is the minimum for a Bachelor's degree; competitive programmes (medicine, engineering, law, nursing, architecture) require higher grades and specific KCSE subject clusters. Master's programmes require a relevant Bachelor's degree; PhD programmes a relevant Master's degree.

Intakes

  • January
  • May
  • September

Schools and faculties

3 in total
  • School of Theology

    Main Campus, Nairobi

  • School of Business

    Main Campus, Nairobi

  • School of Education

    Main Campus, Nairobi

Courses offered

41 programmes

Campus and beyond

Where you would be, and who they are connected to.

Campuses

  • Main Campus

    Main campusNairobi

    Nairobi

On campus

  • Academic Library and Learning Resource Centre with comprehensive print collection and digital academic journal access
  • Modern Computer Laboratories and ICT Resource Centre equipped with high-speed internet and e-learning terminals
  • Specialized Science Laboratories and practical training facilities supporting core academic curricula
  • On-Campus Student Hostels providing secure residential accommodation with 24/7 perimeter security
  • Multi-purpose Outdoor Sports Grounds with football pitch, volleyball, netball, and athletics facilities
  • Student Health and Wellness Centre providing outpatient medical consultations, first aid, and referral services
  • University Cafeteria and Student Dining Halls serving affordable, nutritious student meals
  • Campus-wide High-Speed Wi-Fi connectivity and digital smart classrooms for hybrid lecture delivery

International partnerships

3 institutions
  • Assemblies of God World Missions (USA)

    InternationalAcademic & Research Cooperation

    Active collaboration in academic exchange, curriculum benchmarking, and faculty research development with KAG East University.

  • Africa Theological Training Association (ATTA)

    InternationalAcademic & Research Cooperation

    Active collaboration in academic exchange, curriculum benchmarking, and faculty research development with KAG East University.

  • Evangel University (Missouri, USA)

    InternationalAcademic & Research Cooperation

    Active collaboration in academic exchange, curriculum benchmarking, and faculty research development with KAG East University.

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