Founded in 1989, Kenya Highlands University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Kericho (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Commission for University Education of Kenya, Kenya Highlands University (KHEU) is a coeducational Kenyan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Evangelical religion. Kenya Highlands University (KHEU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. KHEU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.