Where you'll live.
Campus beds are limited and go first to those who need them most. This page shows what the university offers, how to book it, and every accredited private hostel if you don't get a room.
01 — University hostels
A campus bed, if you qualify
Who gets priority
- First-year students
- Persons with disability
- Students with special needs
Tell the Dean of Students about a disability or special need before you apply — priority only applies to information received in advance.
deanofstudent@cuk.ac.keWhat it costs
Ksh 24,000 per academic yearPaid once, covering the full academic year. Pay to the university account printed on your admission letter.
Cash is not acceptedWhat's in the room
Bed, mattress, DSTV and free Wi-Fi.
Bring your own: warm beddings and any other personal effects.
Meals & house rules
Eat at the student cafeteria on a pay-as-you-eat plan.
Cooking in the hostels is not allowed.
Self-register online
Complete online self-registration on the student portal.
Clear finance registration
Finance registration must be completed before a room opens to you.
Pay 50% of tuition + Ksh 24,000
The Ksh 24,000 accommodation charge is paid once and covers the full academic year.
Book your room
Rooms are booked online through the portal. Beds are limited — book as soon as you're cleared.
02 — Accredited private hostels
Didn't get a campus bed?
The university works with these hostels so students who miss out on campus rooms still live somewhere suitable. Filter by who they take, what you need, and what you can pay.
On "per semester" estimates
Some hostels quote a monthly rate. Where we show an estimate, it assumes four months of stay in a semester — use it to compare, then confirm the real figure with the hostel.
Confirm before you pay
Rates, room types and services are as supplied by each hostel and can change. Visit or call before sending money.
Accreditation
These hostels are accredited by the university. They are independently owned and run, and the university does not manage their bookings.