Most Expensive and Stylish Gates to Kenya’s University
A number of Kenyan educational institutions have made headlines in recent years because of their extravagant gate designs. Members of the public have questioned the veracity of the construction costs and the significance of the pricey gates as a result of these enormous sums.
Some of the country’s most prestigious universities have spent millions of shillings upgrading their main entrances, both in terms of design and scale. In this article, WoK examines some of Kenya’s most expensive and aesthetically pleasing university entrances.
University of Egerton
During the month of June 2019, the Njoro-based university became one of Kenya’s best-designed university gates. Ksh70 million was reportedly spent on the gate’s construction.
The university’s security control complex is housed in the gate’s slickly designed design. There is a central piece, as well as an entrance and exit, to the complex. An additional guardroom, control room and watchtower are also present.
Students, staff, and visitors can all shop at the complex’s minimart and security room.
Most Expensive and Stylish Gates to Kenya’s University
a view of the entrance to the University of Maasai Mara, courtesy of the institution.
There is a 100-meter dual carriageway leading to the school’s main gate.
Rosa Mwonya, the Egerton Vice-Chancellor, said that the gate has numerous features that are extremely beneficial to the surrounding area.
In 2007, the previous administration began planning for the construction of the gate. As a result of this, money was set aside each year for its construction, but the project didn’t really get off the ground until I joined as a venture capitalist in 2017.”
In addition to the university farm’s produce, this complex includes a mini-supermarket.” “There is also a bookshop and a security system in one area,” she said.
As far as Mwonya knows, the gate was built with this in mind. Garissa University attack was a major factor in shaping the school’s security policies, she said.
The University of Kenya
There is no doubt that Kenyatta University is one of the country’s most prestigious institutions of higher education. The Ruiru Main Campus gate was put together by the university about eight years ago.
On the condition of anonymity, a school official said that the university’s perimeter wall and main gate cost Ksh20 million to build, reports the Standard.
The gate has security offices, where guards ensure maximum security in the institution by inspecting vehicles and visitors entering and exiting the institution.
The gate also features a dual carriageway that allows traffic to flow in and out of the university smoothly.
Most Expensive and Stylish Gates to Kenya’s University
Gate of the Kenyatta University.
University of the Maasai Mara
EDUThe gate of the Narok-based university is one of Kenya’s most eye-catching.
Regardless of how much money was spent on its construction, the gate’s elegant design is certain to have cost a lot more than the public is aware of.
There are two rounded metal projections at the top of the gate resembling the club (rungu) used by the pastoral Maasai people.
Additionally, the gate houses the university’s security control center and a watchtower.
Most Expensive and Stylish Gates to Kenya’s University
a view of the entrance to the University of Maasai Mara, courtesy of the institution.
University of Pwani
Pwani University is a well-respected higher education institution in the Coast region of Kenya. As one of Kenya’s top colleges, the university has one of the most eye-catching gates in the country.
There is a security office at the gate, as well as a tarmacked dual carriageway that leads into and out of the school.
Most Expensive and Stylish Gates to Kenya’s University
The gate of Pwani University.
University of Embu
Embu University’s main gate
One of Kenya’s most expensive and stylish university gates can be found at the Embu campus.
The university’s security system is also housed in the massive gate structure. The institution also has two entrances and exits.
Most Expensive and Stylish Gates to Kenya’s University
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JKUAT
One of Kenya’s most expensive and opulent university entrances can be found at the Juja-based institution.
The gate is enormous and contains numerous features despite its lack of architectural detail in comparison to the others. The university’s security complex is one of them.
