University of Eastern Africa Baraton

What University of Eastern Africa Baraton does

The University of Eastern Africa Baraton (UEAB) is a chartered private university in Kenya, founded in 1978 and owned by the East-Central Africa Division (ECD) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It operates across five academic schools and awards qualifications from certificate through doctoral level, complemented by 16 TVET-accredited vocational programs and a newly launched aviation management track delivered in partnership with the Kenya School of Flying. The institution also runs an Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL) platform and commercial enterprises under the University Industries banner, which together supplement tuition income.

UEAB's service delivery combines on-campus instruction, online examinations via an LMS, and digital campus services such as the M-KIONDO CHAPCHAP payment system, which uses RFID, IoT, and NFC technologies for campus access and transactions. The university maintains an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system and participates in the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) for government-channel student placement. Senior academic leadership includes published researchers such as Prof. Paul Otieno (25+ publications), and the institution has recently refreshed its Deputy Vice Chancellor slate.

The revenue model is multi-stream: tuition from undergraduate, postgraduate, TVET, and aviation cohorts; commercial revenue from University Industries; fees from distance learning; research grants; and episodic government support, including a Ksh 60 million presidential grant in 2024. Go-to-market relies on direct outreach (rallies drawing 14,000+ prospective students), KUCCPS placement, and the SDA church's regional feeder network across East Africa. The customer base is distributed across thousands of individual students rather than concentrated in enterprise contracts.

Name

University of Eastern Africa Baraton

Legal name

University of Eastern Africa, Baraton

Website

https://ueab.ac.ke

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The University of Eastern Africa Baraton is a chartered private Seventh-day Adventist university in Kenya, founded in 1978, offering certificate-through-PhD programs across five schools plus TVET, aviation, and distance-learning tracks to students in East Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Vocational training programs
• Nursing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Eldoret

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs including certificate, diploma, bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs. Fee structures published annually for 2025-2026 academic year.
2. University Industries: Operating revenue from university-owned businesses including University Farm, Bakery, Dairy, Community Center, Better Health Restaurant, Vegetable Garden, Snackett, Water Bottling Plant, Guest House, Shopping Centre, and Oil Depot
3. TVET Programs: Technical and vocational education and training programs generating revenue through accredited 16 TVET programs
4. Research and Grants: External funding from research grants including competitive grants from Nestle Foundation and Federico Foundation, and donor-funded programmes supported by UNICEF and UNHCR

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

University of Eastern Africa Baraton is a chartered Seventh-day Adventist institution of higher learning that delivers academic programs across five schools—Business, Education/Humanities/Social Sciences, Nursing/Health Sciences, Science/Technology, and Graduate Studies—awarding Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD qualifications to Kenyan and international students. It complements its degree portfolio with 16 accredited TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) programs and a new Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management (For Pilots) delivered in partnership with the Kenya School of Flying.

Product overview

University of Eastern Africa Baraton (UEAB) is a chartered Seventh-day Adventist institution of higher learning offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services through five academic schools: School of Business, School of Education/Humanities/Social Sciences, School of Nursing and Health Sciences, School of Science and Technology, and School of Graduate Studies and Research. The university provides Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD programs, supplemented by 16 licensed TVET programs. Key products include the ODeL Platform for distance learning, iCampus student portal, and the innovative M-KIONDO CHAPCHAP self-checkout technology. UEAB also operates university industries and the Ellen G. White Centre, with a new Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management program launched via Kenya School of Flying partnership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs (Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor's) Undergraduate academic programs spanning Certificate, Diploma, and Bachelor's degree levels across five schools: Business, Education/Humanities/Social Sciences, Nursing/Health Sciences, and Science/Technology, designed for Kenyan and international students seeking career-ready higher education grounded in Seventh-day Adventist values.
• Postgraduate Degree Programs (Master's and PhD) Postgraduate degree programs (Master's and PhD) administered through the School of Graduate Studies and Research, providing advanced research opportunities, expert faculty supervision, thesis and dissertation support for academic advancement.
• TVET Programs (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) 16 accredited Technical and Vocational Education and Training programs designed to impart hands-on technical knowledge and practical skills, providing an employment-ready alternative to traditional university pathways. Delivered via direct enrollment and through MOUs with Aldai and Namgoi Technical Colleges.
• Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management (For Pilots) A new aviation program combining pilot training with university-level aviation management education, delivered in partnership with Kenya School of Flying, positioned to receive students from Kenya's new senior school curriculum aviation track.
• School of Business Programs Business-related undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs offered through UEAB's School of Business, one of the university's five academic schools, serving students pursuing careers in business disciplines.
• School of Nursing and Health Sciences Programs Nursing and health sciences degree programs offered through UEAB's School of Nursing and Health Sciences. UEAB was the first institution in Kenya to train nurses at the first degree level (since 1982), with significant numbers of employed nurses in Nandi County being graduates of the institution.

Quantifiable outcome

• 897 graduates awarded degrees, diplomas, and certificates at 41st graduation ceremony
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• British High CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarships delegation visiting UEAB to promote scholarship opportunities for students.
• Kenya School of FlyingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 November 2025Landmark MoU signed for aviation education partnership. UEAB introduced Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management (For Pilots) program. Partnership positions UEAB at forefront of universities in Africa offering advanced aviation academics, aligned with Kenya's new senior school curriculum aviation pathway.
• Chair The LovecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2025Partnership for wheelchair donation program distributing 280 wheelchairs across Western Kenya in June 2025. Campaign impacted 280 individuals across Baraton, JOOUST (Bondo), and Kisumu locations. Demonstrates community service and social impact mission.
• Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2025Collaborated in wheelchair distribution campaign reaching Bondo campus with 140 wheelchairs as part of 280 total distribution initiative.
• West Rift Valley Field (WRVF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2025Church administrative field supporting outreach ministry and wheelchair donation programs. Provided 17 pastors for baptism ceremonies during Grand Outreach Rally.
• Maier Consultancy GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 2 April 2025Consultancy firm led by Ms. Betty Chebet Sirma assisting with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System implementation, gap analysis, training, and certification process.
• Nandi County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive partnership in community service including wheelchair distribution programs and environmental initiatives. County supports university development and recognizes UEAB's contribution to healthcare through employed nurse graduates.
• Tharaka Nithi County GovernmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Chair The Love and UEAB to distribute 100 wheelchairs to persons with disabilities.
• Uasin Gishu CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered in wheelchair donation program transforming lives through community service initiatives.
• Good Friends of Maasai Community Foundation KenyaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation partner in wheelchair distribution to Maasai community in Tharaka Nithi County.
• TVET Institutions (Aldai and Namgoi Technical Colleges)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMOUs in discussion with technical colleges for TVET program collaboration and student pathway agreements.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Babcock University: Private Seventh-day Adventist university in Nigeria offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple schools. Regional peer as a fellow Adventist chartered university serving African students and sharing Adventist heritage.

Direct peers

• United States International University - Africa (USIU-Africa): Private chartered university in Kenya with international character, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in business, sciences, arts, and international studies. Comparable as an international private chartered university serving similar student segments.
• Adventist University of Africa: Adventist-sponsored graduate theological university headquartered in Kenya, serving the East-Central Africa Division region. Directly comparable as a sister Adventist institution operating in the same region under the same parent denomination.
• Kenya Methodist University (KeMU): Private chartered Kenyan university affiliated with the Methodist Church, offering comparable undergraduate and graduate programs across business, health sciences, education, and technology. Closely comparable as a faith-based chartered private university with multiple schools and a parallel mission.
• Strathmore University: Leading private chartered university in Kenya offering programs across business, law, IT, and humanities. Direct peer in the Kenyan private university market competing for similar student demographics, with a broader and more established brand.
• Mount Kenya University: Large private chartered university in Kenya with multi-campus presence and broad program offerings. Comparable private chartered university competitor in the Kenyan higher education market with significantly larger scale.
• Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA): Private chartered Kenyan university under Catholic sponsorship, offering programs in theology, education, business, and social sciences. Comparable as a faith-based private chartered university competing in the same Kenyan market.
• Africa Nazarene University: Private chartered Kenyan university affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene, offering programs in business, education, health sciences, and theology. Directly comparable as a faith-based private university with similar scale and mission.
• KCA University: Private chartered Kenyan university focused on business, technology, and professional programs. Comparable as a private chartered university serving similar student demographics and overlapping in business and technology offerings.
• Daystar University: Private chartered Christian university in Kenya offering programs across business, communication, arts, and sciences. Directly comparable as a faith-based private university with a similar program mix and overlapping student demographic in East Africa.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

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