Open Access Week 2026 organized by the University's Library Staff and Knowledge Ambassadors from October 19–23, 2026 at the Pavilion.
The Open Access Week was held to promote open access to knowledge, research and learning resources.
Student and staff at the Open Access Week
Welcome to Kirinyaga University Library.
We exists to support learning, teaching, research and innovation in line with the vision, mission and core values of the University.
TECHNICAL SERVICES
The section continually works to further the development of the library collection.
RESEARCH & USER SERVICES
The section is committed to helping users meet their specific informational needs.

Welcome to KyU Library

Get in touch

P.O. Box: 143-10300 Kerugoya. Mobile: +254 0709 742000, +254 728499650 Email: library@kyu.ac.ke Website: www.library.kyu.ac.ke

University Librarian Message

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Kirinyaga University Library. The Library's website is our gateway to our resources and services. The library website aims to provide a brief introduction to the facilities and services provided by the library, library operating hours and other basic information pertaining to the library.

Opening Hours

DAY

OPENING TIME

CLOSING TIME

ISSUE DESK CLOSED

Monday - Friday: 8.00 a.m. 9.00 p.m. 8.40 p.m.
Saturday 8.00 a.m. 6.00 p.m. 5.40 p.m.

 

Closed on Sundays and during public holidays

 

Our Mission & Vision

MISSION: To provide an environment conducive for learning, research, innovation and teaching through provision of diverse up to date information to help in achieving KyU core objectives. VISION: To be a leading user centered information hub committed to providing quality and timely information services to KyU fraternity.

Recent News

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Newly Acquired Books December 2022

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Anti-plagiarism Checker (Drillbit)

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Repository Deposit Form

Click on the link below to submit your article /Thesis Repository Deposit...

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Library Services

We offer the following services in the Library:

Information Resources Services Circulation/Reference services Current Awareness Services Knowledge Management Services Information Literacy

 

Online public access catalogue (OPAC)

Online public access catalogue (OPAC)

Contacts

Address: P.O.Box: 143-10300
Kerugoya, Kenya
Email: library@kyu.ac.ke
Phone: +254 0709 742000
Website: www.library.kyu.ac.ke

Copyright

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