The Islamic University of Kenya (Former RAF International University) was founded by Dr. Mohamed Sheikh Osman, based on the ideology that he could create an education alternative for marginalized communities by giving them the opportunity to access affordable world class education using modern facilities. His focus on creating positive attitudes, using local resources and encouraging community-led change has driven much of his work.
The Islamic University of Kenya, reflects upon our objectives as individuals or institutions to integrate the values of love, compassion and mercy into modern learning, science and technology, in order to facilitate human development.
Over the years, IUK has been in the forefront in enabling provision of world class education to marginalized communities across the East African region through gracious sponsorship packages and donations by individuals and institutions locally and internationally. Our objective has been to provide quality education to every needy student; enabling them acquire of academic skills, innovation and capabilities appropriate for contributing to the service of humanity. Recently, our cause has been overwhelmed by the Covid-19 pandemic and we are in dire need of more individuals or institutions that can lend a helping hand in any way. Your act of kindness will ensure one or two needy students is a step ahead in realizing their academic dream. Be a champion to someone today.
The goal of IUK is to help students succeed in life and to become community leaders. Moreover IUK is committed to developing and sharing its vision, programs and resources with the local neighborhood and with the broader educational community.
IUK is for those seeking an education that gives them the ability to achieve their professional aspirations and ambitions in addition to being exemplary citizens. During and after their studies, students should be able to actively and positively participate in their communities, home countries and the whole of humanity.
Thanks to you, our students are gaining the knowledge, skills and values to create a more humane, just, and sustainable world.