Data Privacy
Kenyatta University is committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled with care. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information in connection with the services we provide.
Our Privacy Policy encompasses the following:
- The collection of information via our websites, systems, social media platforms, and HTML-formatted email communications, collectively referred to as "Services."
- Definition of "Personal Information" which includes but is not limited to identifiable data such as your name, ID number, and contact details and any other details as the context may so require.
- Various methods of Personal Information collection, including online services, offline interactions, public sources, and information shared by our partners.
Personal Information
"Personal Information" includes but is not limited to details that identify you as an individual or pertain to an identifiable individual, such as your name, ID number, phone number, personal mailing or email address.
Collection of Personal Information
We gather Personal Information through multiple channels, including but not limited to our online services, offline interactions, publicly available sources, and partnerships with other entities.
Use of Personal Information
Both Kenyatta University and our trusted third-party service providers utilize Personal Information for legitimate business purposes. This includes delivering our services' functionality, fulfilling your requests, processing transactions, and communicating with you about our relevant updates. We ensure that your information is safeguarded against unauthorized processing by our third-party service providers, who are bound by the provisions of the Data Protection Act.
Your consent or the university management's legitimate interest guides our usage of your information, ensuring protection against unauthorized processing by our third-party service providers, who adhere to stringent data protection law and regulations.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may share Personal Information with our third-party service providers to facilitate the services they provide, such as payment processing, event registration, IT infrastructure, email correspondence and customer service.
Additionally, when utilizing our services, you may choose to disclose Personal Information through various communication channels, such as emails, chat platforms, and social media pages. Please note that any information shared through these channels may become publicly accessible.
Other Uses and Disclosures
We may also use and disclose your Personal Information when legally obligated or when it serves legitimate interests. This includes complying with applicable laws and regulations, cooperating with public authorities and law enforcement agencies, and addressing other legal requirements.
Other Information
Collection of Other Information
In addition to Personal Information, we and our third-party service providers may collect other information through various means, such as your browser or device, system usage, cookies, and IP addresses, employing various methods to enhance service delivery and user experience
Contacting Us
For inquiries about this Privacy Statements or personal data, contact the Legal office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the address provided: P.O. Box 43844 00100 GPO Nairobi, Kenya.
Additional Information
Users may lodge complaints with the Data Protection Commissioner's office following the applicable law.