The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) was established in 1984 by the Association of the Religious in East Africa (AREA). It was originally a constituent college of the University of Nairobi, before becoming an autonomous institution in 1992. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, CUEA has grown to become a leading institution in higher education in the region, providing quality education rooted in Catholic values and aiming to meet the educational needs of the region through a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.