Quality teaching and learning infrastructure
Mount Kenya University (MKU) Medical School has been ranked No. 1 in Kenya in the latest East African Community (EAC) audit assessing compliance with quality standards for training medical doctors.
According to the audit findings, only 3 out of 13 medical schools in Kenya fully meet the required benchmarks for medical training. Mount Kenya University emerged as the most compliant institution, achieving a score of 82%, followed closely by Maseno University at 81% and Kisii University at 80%.
This remarkable performance highlights MKU’s strong commitment to academic excellence, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of high-quality medical education aligned with regional and international standards.
The recognition further reinforces MKU’s position as a leading institution in health sciences training, dedicated to producing competent and practice-ready healthcare professionals who can effectively contribute to strengthening health systems in Kenya and the wider East African region.
The university continues to invest in quality assurance mechanisms, modern training facilities, and competency-based education to ensure sustained excellence in medical training.
This achievement is a testament to MKU’s vision of transforming lives through quality education, research, and community impact.
This information is provided by independent audit and the outcome was released to the media:
- https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001550251/storm-over-medical-schools-as-most-found-unfit-to-train-doctors
- https://businesstoday.co.ke/mku-recognised-among-three-kenyan-medical-schools-that-meet-regional-standards/
