Discover the Kenyatta University (KU) Accommodation Portal via hostel.ku.ac.ke. Here, KU student makes informed choices on Accommodation before and during their stay. Choose to reside in a hostel of your choice at Kenyatta University.
The Kenyatta University (KU) directorate has successfully completed room allocation of those who applied for consideration for on-campus accommodation.
To view the allocated room as a student, here’s a comprehensive step-by-step guide on how to apply for accommodation or check hostel allocation. Before you apply, check your KUCCPS placement to know if you are placed to study at KU.
How to apply for a Hostel at Kenyatta University
Follow these comprehensive steps to apply for a hostel at Kenyatta University (KU).
- Explore https://hostel.ku.ac.ke/
- Apply for Hostel
- Access the KU Hostel Application form
- Fill out your details
- Tap to Submit Application
How to Check Your KU Hostel Allocation
Applicants who have applied for hostel accommodation at Kenyatta University can now check their status.
- Access KU Hostel Allocation
- Tap Check Hostel Allocation 2025/2026
- Enter your Full Admission Number to check for the allocated hostel
- Tap to Get Hostel
Take Note:
- Once a student has confirmed hostel allocated they should make the necessary payments as invoiced.
- The student should then proceed to the computer lab for registration at the hostel.
- Upon registration, a student must sign in with the respective housekeeper before taking up the room.
Learn how to register for your semester unit courses online via the Kenyatta University Student Portal.
Accommodation Semester Rates Academic Year 2025/2026
A room is allocated for an academic year and paid for at the beginning of the academic year for the allocated period of 2 semesters)
| S/No. | ZONE | S/No | TYPE OF ROOM | New Semester Rates |
|
1 |
WESTERN | 1 | SINGLES (1) (Concrete) | 6,000 |
| 2 | DOUBLES (Concrete) (2) | 5,600 | ||
| 3 | TRIPLE (Concrete) (3) | 5,000 | ||
| 4 | QUAD (Concrete) (4) | 4,400 | ||
| 5 | QUAD (Concrete) (5) | 4,200 | ||
| 6 | HEXAGON (Concrete) (6) | 4,000 | ||
| 7 | PREFABS (Wooden) DOUBLE – (2) | 3,800 | ||
| 8 | PREFABS –(Wooden) TRIPLE (3) | 3,400 | ||
| 2 | EASTERN | 1 | SINGLES (1) | 6,000 |
| 2 | DOUBLES (2) | 5,600 | ||
| 3 | TRIPLE ( 3 ) | 5,000 | ||
| 4 | QUAD (4) | 4,400 | ||
| 5 | QUAD (5) | 4,200 | ||
| 6 | HEXAGON (6) | 4,000 | ||
| 7 | OCTUPLE ( 8) | 3,800 | ||
| 3 | NYAYO | 1 | SINGLES(1) | 10,000 |
| 2 | DOUBLES(2) | 9,000 | ||
| 3 | TRIPLE( 3 ) | 6,250 | ||
| 4 | QUAD(4) | 5,500 | ||
| 5 | HEXAGON(6) | 5,250 | ||
| 6 | OCTUPLE ( 8) | 4,000 |
Further to check the rate for the allocated room a student should click on the KU website on the link https://accommodation.ku.ac.ke
