Rongo University (RoU)

Established in 2011 as Rongo University College, a constituent college of Moi University, and chartered in 2016, Rongo University is located in Rongo, Migori County. The university serves over 8,000 students across its Main Campus.

The university operates schools of Education, Business and Human Resource Development, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Information Sciences, and Arts and Social Sciences. Its location in the South Nyanza region supports research in agriculture, community development, and education.

Accredited by CUE, the university ranks 35th nationally. It is the only public university headquartered in Migori County, serving as the primary higher education institution for the communities of South Nyanza and the western Kenya sugar belt.

Rongo University focuses on applied research in agriculture, education, environmental science, and community-based projects that address the specific needs of Migori County and the broader south Nyanza region. The School of Agriculture and Natural Resources advances research on sustainable farming practices and natural resource management suited to the region's mixed agro-ecological zones, while the School of Information, Communication and Media Studies investigates digital inclusion and media literacy in rural communities. Partnership with the African Virtual University (AVU) expands open and distance learning access, while the IUCEA affiliation ensures regional standards compliance. The School of Science, Technology and Engineering develops appropriate technologies for artisanal mining safety and agricultural processing, directly benefiting local communities. Research output, though growing, increasingly addresses county-level challenges in food security, environmental conservation, and educational quality across Migori and neighbouring counties.

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.