Vision
A centre of excellence in teaching, innovation and holistic development

Mission
To provide quality education and training, research and innovation to meet the needs of a dynamic Society.

Philosophy
The University endeavors to be ranked amongst the world class universities based on academic excellence and research that impact on societal needs.

Core Values

• Accountability
• Customer focus
• Excellence
• Equity
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Friendship

 Mandate
The University derives its mandate from University Act 2012 No.42, of 13th December, 2012, which stipulates the objectives as follows.

• Advancement of knowledge through teaching, scholarship research and scientific investigation;
• Promotion of learning in the students body and society in general;
• Promotion of culture and societal life of society
• Support and contribution to realization of national economic and social development
• Promotion of high standards in and quality of teaching and research;
• Education, training and retraining high level professionals, technical and management personnel;
• Dissemination of outcomes of research conducted by the university to general community.
• Facilitation of life-long learning through provision of adult and continuing education
• Fostering of capacity for independent critical thinking among its students; and
• Promotion of gender balance and equality of opportunity among students and employees.
• Promotion of equalization for persons with disabilities, minorities and other marginalized groups.
• To contribute to agricultural, industrial and technological development of Kenya in collaboration with industrial and institutions through the transfer of appropriate technology;
• To develop and provide education, culture professional, technological and vocational services to the community and in particular, foster corporate social responsibility
• To provide programmers, products and services in ways that reflects the principles of equity and social justice;
• To facilitate student mobility between different programmers and different training institutions, universities and industry
• To foster the general welfare of all staff and students.