among others. Its main universities are, Meru University College of Science and Technology (MUCST) and Kenya Methodist University, both of which have their main campus within and near Meru town. Some other institutions of higher learning in Meru town include: Kenya Medical Training College, Meru Campus Meru Technical Training Institute Nkabune Technical Institute Africa Nazarene University, Meru Campus University of Nairobi Extra Mural Centre situated in the Posta Building Kenya Institute of Management – Alexander House Kenya Methodist University – Main Campus Meru County also has both public and private schools. However, some children are orphaned and vulnerable hence cannot access formal education. NGOs such as Ripples International campaigns for the protection of such children. It also has a model primary school called the Nahal Academy. References Meru County Populated places in Eastern Province (Kenya) County capitals in Kenya