The University has signed memoradum of understanding with different institutions across the globe. Below is a list of our partners and the scope of cooperation

1.Suzhou Higher Education School & Najing Zhongxing Xinyada Information Technology and MKU MOU 14/5/2026 Host: School of Computing & Informatics 

  1. Committed to prioritizing the ICT field, collaboratively developing international occupational standards that will be certified by the respective education authorities in both countries.
  2. Collaboratively develop talent training programs and curriculum standards for “Chinese + vocational skills” initiatives, with a focus on ICT-related disciplines.
  3. Jointly build a digital technology learning supermarket in Africa,
  4. Jointly undertake the construction of digital training platforms and digital resource development to provide students with immersive practical learning experiences.
  5. Facilitate student exchange programs,
  6. Organize international conferences, forums, exhibitions, international skills competitions, and other exchange activities,
  7. Proactively engage with Chinese enterprises in Kenya to address the internship and employment needs of Kenyan students and facilitate the reintegration and employment of international graduates from Mount Kenya University.
  8. Establish a collaborative partnership platform based at MKU to jointly improve the quality of education and international influence and provide high quality educational resources and cross cultural learning experience for students of MKU

2. Zhejiang Post and Telecommunication College & Najing Zhongxing Xinyada Information Technology and MKU MOU 13/5/2026 Host: School of Computing & Informatics

  1. Committed to prioritizing the ICT field, collaboratively developing international occupational standards that will be certified by the respective education authorities in both countries.
  2. Collaboratively develop talent training programs and curriculum standards for “Chinese + vocational skills” initiatives, with a focus on ICT-related disciplines.
  3. Jointly build a digital technology learning supermarket in Africa,
  4. Jointly undertake the construction of digital training platforms and digital resource development to provide students with immersive practical learning experiences.
  5. Facilitate student exchange programs,
  6. Organize international conferences, forums, exhibitions, international skills competitions, and other exchange activities,
  7. Proactively engage with Chinese enterprises in Kenya to address the internship and employment needs of Kenyan students and facilitate the reintegration and employment of international graduates from Mount Kenya University.
  8. Establish a collaborative partnership platform based at MKU to jointly improve the quality of education and international influence and provide high quality educational resources and cross cultural learning experience for students of MKU

3.Hebei Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Technology & Najing Zhongxing Xinyada Information Technology and MKU MOU 14/5/2026 Host: School of Computing & Informatics

  1. Prioritizing the ICT field, collaboratively developing international occupational standards that will be certified by the respective education authorities in both countries.
  2. Collaboratively develop talent training programs and curriculum standards for “Chinese + vocational skills” initiatives, with a focus on ICT-related disciplines.
  3. Jointly build a digital technology learning supermarket in Africa, jointly undertake the construction of digital training platforms and digital resource development, and provide students with immersive practical learning experiences.
  4. Facilitate student exchange programs, enabling students from MKU to pursue advanced studies or skills training at Shandong Vocational College of Industry.
  5. Organize teacher exchange initiatives to foster mutual understanding, including visits by Shandong Vocational College of Industry faculty to MKU for collaborative professional development and talent cultivation.
  6. Organize international conferences, forums, exhibitions, international skills competitions, and other diversified exchange activities.
  7. Proactively engage with Chinese enterprises in Kenya to address the internship and employment needs of Kenyan students and facilitate the reintegration and employment of international graduates from Mount Kenya University.
  8. Establish a collaborative partnership platform based at MKU to jointly improve the quality of education and international influence and provide high quality educational resources and cross cultural learning experience for students of MKU

4. Shandong Vocational College of Industry & Najing Zhongxing Xinyada Information Technology and MKU MOU 14/5/2026 Host: School of Computing & Informatics

  1. Prioritizing the ICT field, collaboratively developing international occupational standards that will be certified by the respective education authorities in both countries.
  2. Collaboratively develop talent training programs and curriculum standards for “Chinese + vocational skills” initiatives, with a focus on ICT-related disciplines.
  3. Jointly build a digital technology learning supermarket in Africa, jointly undertake the construction of digital training platforms and digital resource development, and provide students with immersive practical learning experiences.
  4. Facilitate student exchange programs, enabling students from MKU to pursue advanced studies or skills training at Shandong Vocational College of Industry.
  5. Organize teacher exchange initiatives to foster mutual understanding, including visits by Shandong Vocational College of Industry faculty to MKU for collaborative professional development and talent cultivation.
  6. Organize international conferences, forums, exhibitions, international skills competitions, and other diversified exchange activities.
  7. Proactively engage with Chinese enterprises in Kenya to address the internship and employment needs of Kenyan students and facilitate the reintegration and employment of international graduates from Mount Kenya University.
  8. Establish a collaborative partnership platform based at MKU to jointly improve the quality of education and international influence and provide high quality educational resources and cross cultural learning experience for students of MKU

5.Africa Complimentary Alternative Medicine Organization (AFRICAMO) 31/10/2025 Host: School of Pharmacy

  1. On alternative medicines, collaborate in training, research, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
  2. Promote the application of indigenous knowledge and best practices in education, research, and community development.
  3. Provide technical expertise, advisory support, and capacity-building initiatives for joint programmes and projects.

6 The National Museums of Kenya 30/3/2026 Host: School of Social Sciences

  1. Research and Development: Collaboration in innovative field expeditions, data collection, documentation and analysis.
  2. Innovation: Establishment of shared innovation labs and hubs that harness creative technology applications such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and biotechnology
  3. Knowledge Dissemination
  4. Joint Academic Initiatives: Development of curricula and co-trainings in the heritage sector, and other relevant academic programmes.
  5. Capacity Building
  6. Technology Transfer
  7. Marketing and Publicity
  8. Funding and Investment: Joint resource mobilization.

7.Africa Digna MOU with MKU 30/3/2023 Host: MKU Foundation Coordinator

  1. Formalizing sponsorship of students
  2. Support for brilliant students with poor backgrounds through scholarships.
  3. Website backlinking

8.Bethel Nursery and Tree Planting 27/11/2025 Host: School of Pharmacy

  1. Seed collection and Propagation of rare, threatened and endangered plant species
  2. Joint campaigns towards mitigation of climate change through conferences, seminars, and workshops
  3. Community mobilisation and engagement in tree growing activities
  4. Student attachment opportunities and soft kills training”

9 Chebiemit Sub County Hospital 27/1/2026 Host: Equip Africa Institute

  1. Community rural hospital attachments/placements.
  2. Community mobilisation and engagement activities,
  3. Student attachment/Clinical rotations opportunities,

10 Cooperative Bank 26/11/2025 Host: Finance

  1. Mount Kenya University is desirous of assisting its eligible members of staff to obtain certain credit facilities from the Bank.
  2. The Bank has agreed to provide various personal loans to the eligible members of staff of Mount Kenya University.”

11 Mathari Hospital Teaching & Referral 21/1/2026 Host: School of Nursing

Through the Standards and Regulatory Services Department, Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital receives and processes applications from institutions and individuals seeking authorization to utilize the hospital for training, research, student attachments, internships, and volunteer placements. National Government

12 Charted Institute of Arbitrators Kenya and ILI South Africa 19/5/2026 Host: The Institute of International and Development Law (IIDLAW)

  1. Academic Support and Resource Sharing
  2. Community Legal Outreach
  3. Joint Research & Knowledge Exchange
  4. Capacity Building and Professional Training
  5. Internships & Professional Training

14 Department of Agriculture & Fisheries Kiambu County 18/8/2025 Host: Principal Corporate Services

  1. Joint seminar and workshops on livestock management
  2. Student attachment and internship opportunities
  3. Community mobilization and engagement activities”

15 Heart to Heart Foundation, Karen Hospital & MKU MOU 18/3/2026 Host : Principal College of Health Sciences

  1. Participate at each other’s events for solidarity and fraternity;
  2. Collaborate on learnings, sharing of best practices and on the job training of their personnel;
  3. Joint research and development on health-related projects undertaken jointly;
  4. Joint participation in community outreach programs such as medical camps;
  5. Joint participation in public lecturers on topical areas of global interest including promotion of Sustainable Development Goals among others.
  6. Joint hosting of conferences, workshops and summits;
  7. Create a joint consortium for proposal writing and grant application.

16 National University of Science and Technology International Maritime College Oman 15/5/2025 Host: Maritime Academy

  1. Foster collaborative research in the fields of maritime, logistics, process engineering and petrochemical industries.
  2. IMCO to provide training programs for MKU staff on maritime, logistics, process engineering and petrochemical industries to enhance their skills and competencies.
  3. MKU to make available internship opportunities to IMCO’s selected students during the term of the MOU
  4. Both to facilitate industry visits for their respective students”

17 Chume Techonology Limited 14/8/2025 Equip Africa “Chume Technology Limited, Liuxian Industrial Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, P.R. China (CHUME) and MKU MOU.

The purpose of this MoU is to establish a strategic partnership between MKU and CHUME for the development and implementation of an online English language training programme, aimed at preparing and deploying Kenyan English language instructors to serve the growing market in China through a collaborative, technology-enabled learning mode.

18 Kenyatta University 13/1/2026 Host: School of Engineering, Energy and the Built environment

  1. Exchange of faculty members
  2. Exchange of students
  3. Joint research activities
  4. Joint Publications
  5. Participation in international seminars and academic meetings
  6. Exchange of academic materials and other information
  7. Special short-term academic programmes.

19 Thika Level 5 Hospital 18/2/2013 Host: College of Health Sciences

  1. Thika Hospital to allow MKU use facility for teaching, research, clinical and public health practices
  2. MKU to adhere to professional an ethical requirement of training, research and services in the hospital
  3. Both participate in the membership and activities of joint committees
  4. Participate in joint outreach programs
  5. MKU accord honorary academic status to deserving clinical staff at Thika Level 5 Hospital

20 Lebenshilfe Tirol gem GmbH 02/11/2026 Host: Equip Africa Institute

Lebenshilfe Tirol gem GmbH: They have been a longstanding companion for people with disabilities in Austria for over 60 years, providing extensive services across various provinces.
The cooperation is to:

  1. Address Specific Workforce Needs,
  2. Promote Cultural Exchange
  3. Foster Meaningful International Cooperation
  4. Community Mobilisation And Engagement Activities

21 Hakuna Matata 04/10/2026 Host: Equip Africa Institute

  1. Recruitment of Diploma Nurses for the German labor market.
  2. Language and practical preparation according to German standards.
  3. Long-term establishment of a training and recruitment center (‘talent hub’) in Kenya.
  4. Gradual inclusion of other professions like electricians, drivers, and IT specialists under a proof-of-concept model.

22 Suluhu Mediation Centre 02/10/2026 Host: The Institute of International and Development Law (IIDLAW)

Suluhu Mediation Centre is a specialist mediation training provider and a Recognized Mediator Accreditation Body (RMAB) by the Mediation Accreditation Committee (MAC) of the Kenyan Judiciary and accredited by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) to train, assess and accredit mediators seeking accreditation with the Judiciary of Kenya to practice in the courts or privately.

23 Travelport Services Kenya 02/07/2025 Host: School of Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management

  1. Access to the Travelport system by MKU
  2. Travelport to provide MKU with the software and the third part software documentation
  3. MKU shall comply with requirements published in the documentation and as set in the agreement

24 School of Maritime (SOMS), Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, India 06/12/2025 Maritime Academy

  1. Jointly develop and promote internationally compliant maritime training and academic programs in Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Electro-Technical officer training, marine catering, marine logistics and port operations.
  2. The parties will collaborate to deliver STCW
  3. Simulator-based training

25 Busara Centre for Behavioral Economics 09/04/2025 Host; School of Social Sciences

  1. Internships and attachments for MKU students
  2. Setting up a behavioral science lab at MKU
  3. Review and help in updating training curriculums to reflect industry trends and practices
  4. Partnerships in business development activities such as writing proposals and looking for opportunities for mutual interest
  5. Knowledge exchange and management activities such as joint research presentation, learning activities, etc

26 International University of Applied Sciences (IU) Erfurt 07/02/2025 Host: Principal Corporate Services

  1. joint development of and delivery of teaching modules related to computer science
  2. exchange of students’ academic staff and researchers between both institutions
  3. joint workshops, seminars, summer schools and conferences
  4. joint research initiatives and publication activities” Institute

27 Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy 11/01/2025 Host: Malindi Maritime Academy

  1. Conducting courses/programs of mutual interests
  2. Marketing of the courses/programs
  3. Providing venue for the courses/programs will be conducted
  4. Collection of fees subject to agreement.
  5. Providing trainers for the courses/programs subject to agreements.
  6. Issuing certificates
  7. Train the trainer programmes
  8. Profit shares of the courses conducted subject to agreements.
  9. Collaborative research on developing new technologies that serve the Maritime industry.
  10. Marketing of joints research endeavours.
  11. Offer cadetship opportunities for students.

28 Najimudu Empowerment Initiative 18/04/2024 Host: Alumni Relations Directorate

  1. Support climate change mitigation
  2. Community empowerment
  3. Student attachment opportunities
  4. Soft skills training
  5. Other mutually agreed activities.

29 Dyslexia Kenya 12/04/2024 Host: Head of Department Special Needs Education

  1. Joint development and delivery of a Dyslexia Certificate Course including training and accreditation, provision of instructors and facilities, The course is offered through MKU’s Centre for Professional Development with low but promising enrollment.
  2. Joint publications and presentations,
  3. Joint workshops,
  4. Practicum opportunities, and advocacy strategies.

30 Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) 12/04/2024 Director, ODEL

  1. Capacity building on qualification alignment
  2. Admission support for MKU international applicants
  3. Processing of qualification certificates and credit transfers
  4. and other mutually agreed activities.
  5. MKU benefits through training on qualification evaluation during admissions.

31 University of Ss. Cyril & Methodius (UCM) 09/04/2024 Host: School of Social Sciences

  1. Staff and student exchange programs
  2. joint supervision of postgraduate students
  3. joint publications, conferences, workshops

32 KASNEB 05/04/2024 School of Business and Economics

  1. Alignment of syllabuses for CPA and accounting degrees
  2. Establishment of a professional school of business/TVET institute for KASNEB programs
  3. Accreditation as a training and examination centre
  4. Joint conferences, marketing, capacity development
  5. Exemptions framework
  6. Coordinated exam calendars
  7. Curriculum review
  8. Community outreach
  9. Student support from KASNEB Foundation, and branding initiatives.

33 MKU – Leuphana University of Lüneburg 21/12/2023 Principal Corporate Services

  1. Joint academic and scientific activities such as research projects
  2. Workshops, conferences
  3. Entrepreneurship training through the STEP program
  4. Exchange of publications and materials
  5. Website and social media collaboration.

34 TV47 – United Bank of Africa (UBA) – MKU 04/12/2023 Host: Cape Media

  1. Integration of MKU with UBA payment and banking systems
  2. Sharing KPIs, technical assistance, and training for MKU students/staff on bank products
  3. Sponsorship and brand awareness via TV47 programming
  4. Development of innovation centers for real-world student talent development
  5. Support for persons with disabilities in collaboration efforts
  6. Strategic partnerships to onboard students into Tony Elumelu Foundation programs
  7. After-sales support for solar system installations on MKU campus
  8. Training and capacity building for payment solutions adoption for parents, students, and staff

35 MKU – University of Tartu (Erasmus+ Programme Inter-Institutional Agreement) 04/12/2023 Host: Dean, School of Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management

Staff and student exchange, collaborative research, and joint development of research proposals. So far, 7 staff and 1 student have participated in exchange visits. One joint research proposal was submitted but did not secure funding.

36 MKU – KWINTA LTD 23/10/2023 Host: Principal Corporate Services

Corporate partnership focusing on research, training, and community engagement in innovative tree planting and environmental conservation.

37 MKU – University of the West of Scotland (UWS) MOA 09/10/2023 Host: School of Business and Economics

  1. Cooperation on academic programs,
  2. Joint research projects,
  3. Staff and student mobility,
  4. Joint PhD supervision,
  5. Knowledge transfer and exchange,
  6. Public engagement, and other mutually beneficial activities.

38 MKU – International University of Management 06/09/2023 Host: Principal Corporate Services

  1. Academic engagements between MKU College of Health Sciences and IUM Medical School including: undergraduate/postgraduate teaching, staff and student exchange, shared online learning, medical electives, extra-mural rotations, joint research and publications, community engagement, primary healthcare, telemedicine, sharing online resources, joint grant writing.
  2. Website backlinking.
  3. Other mutually agreed activities.

39 Proteo Science Ehime International University MOU 11/05/2023 Host: School of Pure and Applied Science

  1. Exchange of educational and scientific publications and info.
  2. Exchange of academic, research, and administrative staff and students.
  3. Planning and operation of joint research and related activities.
  4. Backlinking of websites.

40 Leipzig University 10/05/2023 Host: Principal Corporate Services

  1. Training, research, and community service.
  2. Support of ACCESS program.

41 MKU – Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Science 15/02/2023 Host: Principal Corporate Services

  1. Exchange of visiting academic, technical, and administrative staff.
  2. Exchange of students.
  3. Joint publications and conferences, seminars, workshops.
  4. Backlinking of websites.

42 SHEER Partnership Agreement (Department of Bologna and Brackenhurst Kenya Ltd., JKUAT, MKU, NTU) 01/02/2023

  1. Research grant funding.
  2. Organizing and assigning mobility for academics and researchers.”

43 Lapid Leaders Africa 30/01/2023 Host: Principal Corporate Services (PCS)

  1. Developing African leaders with skills, mindset, networks, and experience to ease transition from university to work.
  2. Bridge between education and meaningful career building.

44 UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL 19/12/2022 Host: Principal Corporate Services

• Joint Research Programmes (6+ PhD aspirants introduced; 1 registered successfully)
• Joint Applications for Research Grants
• Joint multidisciplinary research teams
• Joint degree offerings
• Reciprocal Honorary Appointments
• Exchange of Faculty, Research Staff, and Students
• External Examinations
• Exchange of Academic Information, Materials, Periodicals, and Publications
• Joint Curriculum Development & Reviews
• Capacity Development and Summer Schools
• Joint Publications in high-impact journals (Quartile 1 and 2)
• Joint PhD Supervision and Conferences
• Student Mobility (PhD & Masters)
• Consultancies
• Other collaborative efforts as appropriate

47 Kenya Nutritionists & Dieticians Institute (KNDI) / MKU MoA 21/06/2022 Host: Principal Corporate Services

  1. Research and public education on nutrition and dietetics
  2. Updating competence of nutritionists through publications and continuing education
  3. Competency training for nutritionists, dieticians, nurses, and health workers
  4. Sensitization programs on suitable dietary and nutritional habits
  5. Staff/student exchanges and joint outreach activities
  6. Activities to improve maternal and child health across Africa

48 Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) / MKU MoU 02/06/2022 Host: Dean School of Pure and applied Sciences

  1. Academic program development (e.g., Masters in Ethics approved by CUE)
  2. Seminars and workshops for staff participation
  3. Joint research promotion and innovation support
  4. Development of joint research grant proposals (NRF Project)
  5. Student attachments and internships
  6. Capacity building and training (ethics workshops)
  7. Institutional exchange and scientific information sharing
  8. Access to KEMRI labs (Centre for Traditional Medicine)

49 University of the West of Scotland, Farmtrack Limited and MKU MoA 06/04/2022 Host: Dean School of Pure and applied Sciences

  1. Knowledge transfer partnership
  2. Research associate hired
  3. Production initiation pending plant installation
  4. Joint publications (ongoing)
  5. Student exchange programs

50 Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) 25/03/2022 HoD, Medical Laboratory Science “

Competency-based skill development in Medical Laboratory Science through Continuing Professional Development

51 County Government of Nyeri 16/02/2022 Host: Director Research

  1. Framework for collaborative initiatives in research, consultancy, training, extension, and outreach


52 Marsabit Botanical Garden 21/01/2022 Host: Principal Corporate Services

  1. Mentoring students and alumni in startup development
  2. Joint community outreach
  3. Promotion of botanical garden support
  4. Website back linking

53 INTI International University 07/12/2021 Host: Principal Corporate Services

  1. Promote academic exchanges and visits by students and faculties of both Parties.
  2. MKU foundation benchmarking activities.

54 Kilele Health Association 07/12/2021 Host: Director Research

  1. Collaborative research and joint grant proposal writing.
  2. Pilot study on stigma and quality of life among cancer patients underway.
  3. Implementation of jointly funded projects.
  4. Joint analysis of health policy for community support.
  5. Stakeholder engagement for dissemination and evidence translation.
  6. Community mobilization activities.
  7. Student attachment opportunities.
  8. Website back linking.”

55 NYSIS Insurance Brokers 07/12/2021 Principal Corporate Services / Director Institutional Planning and Advancement (DIPA) “

  1. General insurance cover
  2. Joint community outreach activities
  3. Individual staff insurance
  4. Website back-linking for partnership visibility
  5. Other mutually agreed activities”

56 The Kenya Institute for Public Policy, Research and Analysis 07/12/2021 Host: Careers Department

  1. Training, coaching, and mentoring academic staff and students on public policy
  2. Exchange of staff
  3. Student placement and attachments
  4. Career advice, guest lectures, career talks, and experiential learning
  5. Curriculum review and learning collaboration
  6. Website back-linking
  7. Other mutually agreed areas of cooperation”

57 Murang’a County MoU 14/10/2021 Host: Dean School of Law

  1. Settlement of land disputes and succession causes through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
  2. Resource mobilization for project activities.
  3. Any other mutually agreed activities.”

58 UNESCO / UoN / MKU O3 Plus Project 30/09/2021 Host: Principal Corporate Services

  1. Promote health and well-being of students in Higher and Tertiary Education Institutions (HTEIs)
  2. Sexuality education, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) policies
  3. Safer campus environments and knowledge sharing”

59 Hochschule Koblenz University 10/09/2021 Host: Dean, School of Education

  1. Joint academic and scientific activities: courses, conferences, seminars, symposia, lectures.
  2. Exchange of students and personnel (research, teaching, administrative).
  3. Exchange of publications and materials.
  4. Back-linking websites for partnership visibility.

60 Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa 02/09/2021 Host: Principal Corporate Services

  1. Develop partnership serving the disability sector.
  2. Jointly develop a training and certification module for digital assistive technology.
  3. Address literacy/education issues of learners with visual impairment and deaf blindness.
  4. Joint resource mobilization for education projects.
  5. Assess impact of technology innovation in education for the visually impaired.
  6. Joint research in assistive technology and disability.

61 Flight Training Centre – MKU MoU 31/08/2021 Host: Principal Corporate Services and Dean School of Engineering

  1. Joint training, seminars, workshops, conferences, and proposal development.
  2. Joint community outreach.
  3. Back-linking of websites for partnership information.
  4. Other mutually beneficial activities as arise.

62 ICDL Test Centre 10/06/2021 Host: Director, Centre for Professional Development

  1. MKU accredited center for ICDL program delivery.
  2. ICDL Modules offered: Computer Essentials, Online Essentials, Documents, Spreadsheet, Team Work, PowerPoint, Data Protection, Cyber Security.

63 Thika High School – MoU 10/06/2021 Host: Principal, Students Welfare and Alumni

  1. Joint development of Thika High School field and chapel

64 Kenyatta University Teaching Referral & Research Hospital 20/6/2024 Host: College of Health Sciences

  1. Training, capacity building and internships for relevant health workers and students in both institutions
  2. Provision of medical services on agreed terms at KUTRRH to staff members
  3. Joint collaboration research, grant writing and dissemination in the healthcare sector
  4. Collaborate in innovation and incubation of ideas aimed at improving the health sector
  5. Collaborate on promoting and attaining community engagement and SDGs

65 St. Matia Mulumba Mission Hospital Thika & MKU MOA 01/01/2021 Host: Principal, College of Health Sciences

  1. Access for MKU College of Health Sciences students to practical learning at St. Matia Mulumba Mission Hospital
  2. Supports internships/attachments across the 5 schools in the College of Health Sciences

66 Meru Campus & Meru County Level Five Hospital 02/12/2020 Host: Director, Meru Campus

  1. Ambulance referral services
  2. COVID-19 testing for MKU students and staff
  3. Provision of isolation facilities and treatment
  4. Training on COVID-19 prevention and management
  5. Sharing of training facilities, equipment, and joint publicity on COVID-19 measures

67 MKU & BIDCO Limited 19/12/2019 Host: Careers Department

  1. Joint conferences, workshops, and seminars.
  2. Student internships, attachments, and employment placements.
  3. Special BIDCO accounts for procurement and Graduate Enterprise Academy beneficiaries.
  4. Website back linking for mutual visibility.
  5. Joint environmental management initiatives.
  6. Additional agreed activities.

68 MKU & Mullys Children’s Family (MCF) 16/12/2019 Host: School of Social Sciences

  1. Joint environmental conservation projects
  2. Student attachments
  3. Joint proposal writing and funded projects
  4. Seminars, workshops, conferences
  5. Used as a field study site by several MKU school

69 MKU & UN Volunteers 01/11/2019 Host: Careers Department

  1. Promote volunteering among MKU students
  2. Deployment of students to UNEP, UNDP, and ongoing recruitment for IOM
  3. Joint events like UN Day, UNV launch participation
  4. Professional development and UN exposure for students

70 MKU & Manchester Metropolitan University 17/09/2019 Host: Director Research

  1. Planned student and staff exchange (two-week staff exchange done).
  2. Joint research, publications, consultancy, capacity building, and community outreach.
  3. Due to lack of response and engagement from MMU, MKU schools decided to drop the MOUs.
  4. Two MOUs (School of Nursing and School of Public Health) were merged before being shelved.

71 MKU & Microsoft 15/05/2019 Host: Principal Technology Officer

  1. Digital transformation in education
  2. Technology integration into curriculum
  3. Student employment enhancement
  4. Note: Instrumental support especially during and post-COVID-19

72 Summit International Institute (Burundi) 05/04/2019 Host: Principal Corporate Services

  1. Collaborative publications, conferences, research, and seminars
  2. Note: Was active but now shelved

74 Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments (CISI) 18/02/2019 Host: Director, Center for Professional Development

  1. Collaborative publications, research, conferences, seminars.
  2. CISI program offered at MKU Thika campus, including modules:
  3. International Introduction to Securities & Investment (Kenya)
  4. Regulations & Market Practice (Kenya)
  5. Securities or Derivatives

75 Makerere University and MKU 14/01/2019 Host: Principal Corporate Services

  1. Collaborative publications, conferences, research, seminars, and other educational activities.
  2. Student and staff exchange programs.
  3. Partnerships operational in School of Education, College of Health Sciences, and Student Welfare divisions.
  4. Annual visits by Business Studies student leaders between MKU and Makerere.

76 MKU & Kenya Utalii College 10/09/2018 Host: Dean, School of Hospitality, Travel & Tourism Management

  1. Joint training and awarding of certificates and diplomas developed by both institutions.
  2. Internship opportunities for MKU students in Kenya and Rwanda.

77 MKU – Mediation Training Institute (MTI) 01/02/2018 Director, Parklands Law Campus; Dean, Law School

  1. Joint training and teaching in Mediation.
  2. Sharing educational materials and resources for professional mediation training.
  3. Training and certifying professional mediators with co-branded certificates.

78 MKU – United Nations Academic Impact 14/09/2017 Host: Principal Corporate Services

  1. Commitment to UN Charter and principles like human rights, global citizenship, peace, poverty alleviation, sustainability.
  2. Focus on educational and capacity building opportunities for all.

79 Pumwani Maternity Hospital 23/03/2015 Host: Dean, School of Nursing

  1. Clinical teaching and practical attachments for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (virtual group).

80 Machakos Level 5 Hospital 22/08/2014   Host: College of Health Sciences

  1. Teaching and practical resources provision.
  2. Student attachment and internships.
  3. Staff professional development.
  4. Health care services and research facilities.

81 County Government of Kiambu / Thika Level 5 Hospital 25/04/2014 Host: Principal, School of Health Sciences

  1. Student attachments and placements.
  2. Training, research, and community outreach.
  3. Construction of mortuary and anatomy laboratory.
  4. Complementary teaching activities.

82 Kenya National Library Services (Letter of Understanding) 13/12/2006 Host: University Librarian

  1. Open partnership useful for MKU and the former National Library in Thika.
  2. Transitioning to Thika County Library with a new MoU under discussion.

83 Global Peace Foundation 06/12/2025 Host: School of Education  

  1. Environmental management and sustainability initiatives.
  2. Co-hosting media programmes on family, marriage, and social values.
  3. Promotion of character education and national values in schools and communities.
  4. Establishment and support of youth entrepreneurship and innovation hubs.
  5. Joint convening of conferences, forums, seminars, and other knowledge-sharing platforms.
  6. Resource mobilization and fundraising for mutually beneficial programmes and projects.
  7. Implementation of leadership, mentorship, and youth empowerment programmes.

84 Rwanda Bar Association 13/10/2025 Host: The Institute of International and Development Law (IIDLAW) 

  1. Academic Support and Resource Sharing
  2. Joint Research & Knowledge Exchange
  3. Capacity Building and Professional Training
  4. Internships & Professional Training
  5. Community Legal Outreach
  6. Joint Resource Mobilization
  7. Technology-Driven Legal Innovations
  8. Tailored Legal Education
  9. Professional Development, Ethics, and Discipline
  10. Public Lectures and Workshops
  11. Resource Mobilization and Institutional Strengthening