Laikipia University has been closed indefinitely after days of unrest by the students over the death of a colleague. In a notice dated March 23, the Registrar, Prof. Robert Mwebi, said the decision was made during the 196th Special Senate Meeting of the University, held on March 23, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. In the notice,
Laikipia University is a Kenyan tertiary institution located in Nyahururu, Kenya, situated on the Nyahururu-Nakuru Highway, about 11 km from Nyahururu town and 50 km from Nakuru, in Laikipia County, serving as the hub for its operations. The University has a rich history dating back to 1929, which was originally founded as a primary school