2019 Webometrics Ranking of Kenyan Universities as well as other countries worldwide was made public earlier this year.
And like it has often been the case in recent years, the University of Nairobi (UoN) emerged top and with a good margin.
Overall, the largest universities in Kenya led by the UoN have outshone newer institutions such as Maasai Mara and Machakos Universities.
At the same time, Strathmore University retains its top ranking under the best private universities in Kenya.
Here are the latest official Kenyan Universities ranking s according to the latest Webometrics :
Positions of various Institutions in the Kenyan Universities Ranking
Note that some colleges made it to the top 100 and we have included them in our list.
| Ranking | World rank | University |
| 1 | 987 | University of Nairobi |
| 2 | 1565 | Kenyatta University |
| 3 | 2088 | Moi University |
| 4 | 2704 | JKUAT |
| 5 | 3591 | Egerton University |
| 6 | 4286 | Strathmore University |
| 7 | 4289 | Maseno University |
| 8 | 5056 | Masinde Muliro University |
| 9 | 5211 | Murang’a University |
| 10 | 6380 | USIU |
| 11 | 6505 | Catholic University |
| 12 | 6512 | Daystar University |
| 13 | 6793 | TUK (Technical University of Kenya) |
| 14 | 7649 | Mount Kenya University |
| 15 | 8631 | SEUCO (South Eastern Kenya University) |
| 16 | 8786 | Kibabii University |
| 17 | 9303 | Pwani University |
| 18 | 9454 | AVU (African Virtual University) |
| 19 | 9680 | Kabarak University |
| 20 | 9803 | Dedan Kimathi University |
| 21 | 9895 | Kenya Methodist University |
| 22 | 10120 | Kisii University |
| 23 | 10338 | KEFRI (Kenya Forestry Research Institute) |
| 24 | 10489 | University of Eldoret |
| 25 | 10560 | Masai Mara University |
| 26 | 11020 | Technical University -f Mombasa |
| 27 | 11074 | Embu University |
| 28 | 11074 | JOOUST (Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science & Technology) |
| 29 | 11265 | KMTC |
| 30 | 11624 | Great Lakes University – Kisumu |
| 31 | 11634 | Machakos University |
| 32 | 11707 | Baraton University |
| 33 | 11831 | Karatina University |
| 34 | 12029 | Saint Paul’s University |
| 35 | 12096 | Meru University |
| 36 | 12297 | Africa Nazarene University |
| 37 | 12499 | Amani College |
| 38 | 12828 | KIM (Kenya Institute of Management) |
| 39 | 14014 | Kenya Coast National Poly |
| 40 | 14048 | University of Kabianga |
| 41 | 14087 | KCA University |
| 42 | 14626 | PACU (Pan Africa Christian University) |
| 43 | 14730 | Laikipia University |
| 44 | 15216 | Chuka University |
| 45 | 15409 | Co-operative University |
| 46 | 15527 | AIU (Africa International University) |
| 47 | 15552 | Zetech University |
| 48 | 15564 | Multimedia University |
| 49 | 15813 | Kenya School of Government |
| 50 | 15838 | Michuki Technical Institute |
| 51 | 16123 | MUA (Management University of Africa) |
| 52 | 16270 | Riara University |
| 53 | 16317 | Kenya Utalii College |
| 54 | 16810 | East African School of Aviation |
| 55 | 17236 | Adventist University |
| 56 | 17861 | Scott Christian University |
| 57 | 17958 | Railway Training Institute |
| 58 | 18015 | NIBS College |
| 59 | 18147 | Tangaza University College |
| 60 | 18211 | Hi-tec Institute of Professional Studies |
| 61 | 18211 | KCITI (Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute) |
| 62 | 18562 | Kiriri Women’s University |
| 63 | 18750 | PUEA (Presbyterian University of East Africa) |
| 64 | 19148 | Gretsa University |
| 65 | 19312 | RVTTI (Rift Valley Technical Training Institute Eldoret) |
| 66 | 19433 | Taita Taveta University |
| 67 | 19548 | Rongo University |
| 68 | 19650 | Umma University |
| 69 | 19859 | KTTC (Kenya Technical Teachers College) |
| 70 | 20394 | Kirinyaga University |
| 71 | 20950 | East African University |
| 72 | 20960 | Rift Valley Institute (of Science & Technology-Nakuru) |
| 73 | 21113 | Uzima University |
| 74 | 21276 | EAICS (East Africa Institute of Certified Studies) |
| 75 | 21474 | KSMS (Kenya School of Monetary Studies) |
| 76 | 21595 | Maryknoll Institute |
| 77 | 22067 | Pioneer International University |
| 78 | 22347 | Kisumu Polytechnic Makasembo |
| 79 | 22381 | KAG East University |
| 80 | 22405 | Kiambu Institute (of Science & Technology) |
| 81 | 22656 | International Leadership University |
| 82 | 22910 | KIMC (Kenya Institute of Mass Comm) |
| 83 | 23155 | Oshwal College |
| 84 | 23336 | Computer Pride |
| 85 | 23382 | Computer Learning Centre |
| 86 | 23509 | Ramogi Institute -Kisumu |
| 87 | 23679 | Kaiboi Technical |
| 88 | 23725 | Lukenya University |
| 89 | 23892 | MIT (Machakos Institute of Technology) |
| 90 | 23912 | Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute |
| 91 | 24066 | Nakuru Training Institute |
| 92 | 24193 | Institute of Advanced Technology |
| 93 | 24429 | Garissa University |
| 94 | 24481 | Migori Teachers college |
| 95 | 24636 | Kenya Aeronautical College |
| 96 | 24792 | Alphax College |
| 97 | 24851 | Nairobi Technical Training Institute |
| 98 | 25113 | KIPS (Kenya Institute of Professional Studies) Nairobi |
| 99 | 25338 | Meru National Polytechnic |
| 100 | 25519 | Tom Mboya Labour College |
What are Webometric rankings?
Now, Webmetric rankings gives an average indicator of how ranked colleges and universities are faring on various parameters including:
- Overall Web presence
- Richness of their web content (number of files and web pages)
- Visibility and the impact of their web publications.
The goal of the webometrics Rankings is to promote the presence of World’s research and academic institutions on the internet and to improve open publication of the results from scientific studies.
The ranking was started in 2004 and today captures over 12,000 universities worldwide.
Conclusion
While you can’t say that these webometrics Kenyan Universities ranking are the ultimate measurement in terms of what to expect in our institutions, it’s still a nice pointer towards each university’s information openness, research, and web weight.
Now, besides such data, you should evaluate other factors such as facilities, number of faculty, collaboration programs with partner institutions, and even the marketability of the courses a university is offering.
Also talk to students in your target university – they’re likely to give you the best information about life in the campus.