Founded in 2009, Laikipia University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Nyahururu (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Laikipia. Officially recognized by the Commission for University Education of Kenya, Laikipia University (LU) is a large coeducational Kenyan higher education institution. Laikipia University (LU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. LU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.