Founded in 2012, Riara University 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, Riara University (RU) is a coeducational Kenyan higher education institution. Riara University (RU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. RU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.