Founded in 2007, Chuka University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Chuka (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Tharaka-Nithi. Officially recognized by the Commission for University Education of Kenya, Chuka University (CU) is a coeducational Kenyan higher education institution. Chuka University (CU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. CU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.