The 14th Graduation Ceremony Congratulations Class of 2026 The 14th Graduation Ceremony The 14th Graduation Ceremony The 14th Graduation Ceremony The 14th Graduation Ceremony The 14th Graduation Ceremony

Countdown to Graduation

Celebrating the Class of 2026

The 14th Graduation Ceremony · Karatina University

Date Thursday, 5 November 2026Time 9:00 a.m.Venue Graduation Square, Main Campus
00
Days
00
Hours
00
Minutes
00
Seconds

The ceremony is live

Join us from wherever you are as we celebrate the graduands of the Class of 2026.

Congratulations, Class of 2026

Thank you for celebrating with us. The full ceremony is available on our YouTube channel.

Watch the CeremonyRead the Booklet

Read Online

Graduation Publications

Browse the official ceremony publications page by page, right here on the website.

GraduationBooklet2026

14th Graduation

Graduation Booklet

The full programme, order of proceedings and the list of graduands for the Class of 2026.

Tap the cover to open
KarU chronicles-2026

KarU Chronicle

The University Chronicle

Highlights, milestones and stories from across Karatina University.

Tap the cover to open

Karatina University is pleased to announce the 14th Graduation Ceremony. The ceremony shall be held at Karatina University Main Campus, Graduation Square, on Thursday, 5th November 2026 at 9:00 a.m. All graduands are advised to take note of the following important information.

Class of 2026

Important Dates

Please observe each deadline carefully. The University will not be able to make exceptions once the listed dates have passed.

October 2026
19
Monday
2026

Confirmation of Results and Names

The list of graduands will be available on the Student Portal from Monday 19th October 2026. Confirmation of examination results, accuracy and order of names SHOULD be made with the respective Deans of Schools latest by Thursday 29th October 2026 to allow for the production of certificates.

Confirm by 29 Oct Portal
October 2026
29
Thursday
2026

Clearance

All graduands are expected to clear ONLINE with the respective Departments of the University by Thursday 29th October 2026, failure to which their names will be struck off the graduation list.

Deadline Portal
October 2026
29
Thursday
2026

Academic Attire Issued

The attire will be issued from respective schools beginning Thursday 29th October 2026 (during working hours) upon full clearance and payment of graduation fees.

Upon full clearance
November 2026
04
Wednesday
2026

Graduation Rehearsal

The rehearsal is an integral part of the ceremony and all graduands MUST attend the rehearsal on Wednesday 4th November 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Main Campus.

Mandatory Attendance
November 2026
16
Monday
2026

Return of Gowns

All graduands are expected to return the academic attire by Monday 16th November 2026. A penalty of KES 500 per day shall be levied for any attire returned after the deadline.

Penalty after this date
All Payments
 
eCitizen
Only

Payments

All graduation fees and any other charges, including gown penalties, MUST be paid through eCitizen. Payments made through any other channel will not be recognised.

Graduation Fees

All graduands who have met the requirements to graduate shall be required to pay graduation fees as follows:

Programme Graduation Fee Alumni Fee Total
PhD 8,500 1,000 9,500
Masters 6,500 1,000 7,500
Undergraduate 5,500 1,000 6,500

Payments are made through eCitizen.

Provisional Graduation List

List as at 29th October 2026. Confirm your name before the deadline.

Check the Provisional List

 

Disclaimer: The Karatina University Senate reserves the right to revise the provisional list before publishing it on the Final List of Graduands.

watch the ceremony live

Follow the 14th Graduation Ceremony live from Graduation Square, Karatina University Main Campus, or watch the recording afterwards.

graduation booklet

Read the official graduation booklet online: the full programme, order of proceedings and list of graduands.

Watch LiveRead the Booklet