Strathmore University

What Strathmore University does

Strathmore University is a private, not-for-profit university headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 1961 as an A-Level College and evolved into a multi-school university under the Opus Dei-inspired Christian tradition. It operates eight schools — Strathmore Business School, Strathmore Law School, School of Tourism and Hospitality, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Computing and Engineering Sciences, Strathmore Institute of Management and Technology, and Strathmore Institute of Mathematical Sciences — and three regional academies in Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda through the Strathmore Global Institute. The institution serves traditional undergraduate and postgraduate students, working professionals enrolled in modular executive programs, and external partners via research and consulting.

The university runs a technology ecosystem centred on a Moodle-based learning management system (suLMS), an Apereo-based Central Authentication Service (CAS), and student management systems, supplemented by specialised research platforms including the Strathmore Agri-Food Innovation Centre (SAFIC) and its AI-powered AgriIntel platform for agricultural data and market intelligence. SAFIC applies predictive analytics and knowledge retrieval over proprietary agricultural datasets covering producers, livestock, and market pricing, and is supported by Gates Foundation, AGRA, FAO, ILRI, BCG, AKADEMIYA2063, and other development partners. CIPIT provides additional IP and ICT policy research, and the Whistleblower Platform supports governance and compliance functions.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition (e.g., the Master of Management in Agribusiness at Kshs 1,416,000 over two years), executive education and short courses, research grants and consultancy, and partnerships with corporate and development funders. Go-to-market combines direct admissions, modular intensives for working professionals, regional academies for cross-border reach, and digital delivery via suLMS. The institution is led by Vice-Chancellor Dr. Vincent Ogutu and holds Kenya Data Protection Act compliance; revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Strathmore University

Legal name

Strathmore University

Website

http://www.strathmore.edu/en/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Strathmore University is a private, not-for-profit Kenyan university founded in 1961, operating eight schools and regional academies in Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. It delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, and modular executive education, alongside AI-powered agricultural research through its SAFIC centre.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

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Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK), Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus (EDAHAEAL)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Degree programs
• Executive education
• Academic research
• Professional training

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition: Degree programs (undergraduate and postgraduate) with tuition fees varying by program. Master of Management in Agribusiness costs Kshs 1,416,000 over 2 years in modular format.
2. Executive Education: Short courses, professional certifications, and executive programs offered to working professionals and corporate clients.
3. Research Grants and Consultancy: Funding from development partners, government agencies, and private sector for research initiatives, agricultural innovation projects, and policy advisory services through centers like SAFIC.
4. Short Courses and Events: Holiday academies, summer programs, workshops, and professional training programs with registration fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Strathmore University is a not-for-profit private university in Nairobi, Kenya, providing undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs across 8 specialized schools (Business, Law, Tourism & Hospitality, Humanities & Social Sciences, Computing & Engineering Sciences, Management & Technology, Mathematical Sciences). The university offers executive education for working professionals through modular and short-course formats, and conducts applied research through centers including the Strathmore Agri-Food Innovation Centre (SAFIC), which delivers AI-powered agricultural data platforms.

Product overview

Strathmore University operates as a multi-disciplinary higher education institution offering a diverse portfolio of academic programs across eight schools including Business, Law, Computing, Mathematics, Tourism, and Humanities. The university provides technology-enhanced educational services through its integrated digital ecosystem comprising the Moodle-based SU eLearning System (suLMS) for online learning, Apereo-based Central Authentication Service (CAS) for unified access, and specialized research centers including the Strathmore Agri-Food Innovation Centre (SAFIC). SAFIC delivers AI-powered agricultural intelligence through its AgriIntel platform, offering data dashboards and market insights for agricultural transformation across Africa. Additional platforms include the Whistleblower reporting system and comprehensive student management systems for academic administration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Strathmore Business School: Business school offering undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and executive education programs
• Strathmore Law School
• School of Tourism and Hospitality
• School of Humanities and Social Sciences
• School of Computing and Engineering Sciences
• Strathmore Institute of Management and Technology
• Strathmore Institute of Mathematical Sciences
• Strathmore Agri-Food Innovation Centre (SAFIC)
• CIPIT

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 producers reached through Kenyan Pastoral Market Development Program
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Centre for Media, Communication and Information Research (ZeMKI), University of BremenflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Four-year research and advocacy project titled 'Fostering Digital Pan-Africanism in AI Governance through Evidence and Action.' Funded by Volkswagen Stiftung with 1.87 million Euro grant running until March 2030. Consortium of four organizations developing decolonial, rights-based frameworks for AI governance reflecting African values and needs.
• The Burns Brothers (John & Mike Burns)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2026Strategic partnership with The Burns Brothers, co-developers of curriculum for Africa's creative economy. The co-founders appointed as Visiting Professors. Collaboration focuses on bridging creative talent with scalable enterprise, covering capital formation, intellectual property protection, platform scaling, and Africa-US market pathways. Rosemary Okello-Orlale of Strathmore's Africa Media Hub noted the partnership represents a crucial opportunity for job creation and institutionalizing Africa's creative industries.
• CIPIT (Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrathmore's CIPIT collaborates with University of Leeds researchers on AI regulatory frameworks research. Researchers argue African nations should develop contextualized regulatory design reflecting African institutional realities rather than adopting EU-style compliance regimes.
• KALRO (Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on agricultural research, data analytics, and technology transfer for Kenyan agricultural transformation.
• AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting smallholder farmers and agricultural system transformation in Kenya through SAFIC programs.
• FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on food systems transformation, agricultural data, and sustainable farming practices in Kenya.
• BCG (Boston Consulting Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic support for SAFIC's agricultural innovation initiatives and market transformation programs.
• AKADEMIYA2063coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership on African food systems, agricultural policy, and continental development priorities.
• Victory FarmsminorOthersPrivate sector partnership supporting aquaculture innovation and sustainable protein production in Kenya.
• Regen OrganicsminorOthersPartnership on organic waste conversion and sustainable agriculture practices supporting Kenya's food security goals.
• ILRI (International Livestock Research Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration on livestock development, pastoral market systems, and livestock value chain transformation in Kenya.
• Massey FergusonminorOthersEquipment and technology partnership supporting agricultural mechanization and productivity improvements.
• Enel FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy sector research and sustainability partnership supporting renewable energy initiatives.
• IESE Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for business education excellence, faculty exchange, and case study development.
• Lagos Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfrican business school alliance for leadership development, executive education, and Pan-African management education.
• Association of African UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinental higher education association membership supporting academic collaboration across African universities.
• Association of Commonwealth UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal university network membership facilitating international exchange, research collaboration, and quality assurance.
• International University of AfricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPan-African university partnership for continental education development.
• AIM CongressminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArab-African strategic forum participation for cross-regional collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• International Court of Justice (ICJ)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJudicial Fellowship program hosting Strathmore alumna Sandra Bucha as the first Kenyan nominated through a Kenyan university and second Kenyan ever to serve as Judicial Fellow at the world's highest court.
• Geneva Graduate InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership where Strathmore alumna pursued Master of Arts in International Law, including internship at WTO.
• The Education CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganized Entrepreneurship Speaker Session in partnership with Mastercard Foundation featuring Vice Chancellor Dr. Vincent Ogutu as keynote speaker.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lagos Business School (Pan-Atlantic University): Premium African business school offering MBA and executive education programs. Strathmore already partners with Lagos Business School, making it a direct peer and collaborator in Pan-African management education.
• Kenya Methodist University (KeMU): Private faith-based Kenyan university with broad academic offerings including business, science, and health programs. Comparable to Strathmore in mission-driven positioning and East African student base.
• Aga Khan University: Private, multi-campus university with significant East African presence offering professional programs in health sciences, education, and media. Comparable as a faith-inspired, premium private institution serving the East African professional class.
• Daystar University: Private Christian university in Kenya with comparable values-based positioning and broad academic portfolio. Direct competitor for values-aligned students and corporate training clients in East Africa.
• KCA University: Private Kenyan university offering business, technology, and professional programs. Directly comparable in scale and target market, particularly for working professionals and executive education in Kenya.
• United States International University - Africa (USIU-Africa): A leading private university in Nairobi offering multi-disciplinary programs with strong international affiliations. Directly comparable to Strathmore as a competitor for Kenyan and international students across business, law, and liberal arts.

Broad incumbents

• Strathmore Business School — IESE Alliance: IESE Business School is a global top-tier business school with established African partnerships through Strathmore. Comparable as a benchmark for executive education quality and as a partner influencing Strathmore's business school positioning.

Regional players

• Makerere University: Uganda's flagship public research university with broad academic programs and significant research output. Comparable as a regional competitor for postgraduate students and research talent across East Africa.
• University of Nairobi: Kenya's largest and oldest public research university offering comprehensive programs. Comparable as a leading East African research university competing for top students, faculty, and research funding.

Emerging players

• African Leadership University (ALU): Pan-African higher education network focused on developing African leaders through innovative, tech-enabled programs across Mauritius and Rwanda. Comparable as a newer model targeting similar professional and leadership outcomes across Africa.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StrathU
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/StrathmoreBusiness
• Facebookfacebook.com/StrathmoreUniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/556
• Instagraminstagram.com/sbskenya

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments4 records

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