Established in 2002, Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Nairobi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Commission for University Education of Kenya, Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology (KWUST) is a women only Kenyan higher education institution. Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology (KWUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. KWUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.