Strathmore University

Strathmore University is a Nairobi-based chartered university. Strathmore College was founded in 1961 by a group of professionals who formed a charity educational trust as the first multi-racial, multi-religious advanced-level sixth form college teaching science and arts topics (now the Strathmore Educational Trust). The founder of Opus Dei, Saint Josemara Escrivá, inspired and encouraged them to build the college. Strathmore has a particularly effective accounting program: in the ten years from 2007, it has produced 60 percent of Kenya's CPA finalists. Professor John Odhiambo is the current Vice-Chancellor of the University.

Strathmore University Foundation is a not-for-profit organization incorporated under Kenyan law as a limited-by-guarantee business with no share capital. Strathmore University owns it totally and it is solely focused to earning revenue to assist university programs. The foundation is governed by a board of directors made up of well-respected members of society. The University Council and the University Management Board suggest this board for appointment.

Established: 1961
Location: Nairobi, Kenya