Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a Chartered University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education based in Kenya.
The University has a Board of Trustees which under the stewardship of Prof. Simon N. Gicharu has investment in science, technology, teaching and research infrastructure and a conducive environment for producing graduates who are generators of new knowledge, innovators, qualified employees and job creators.
The University Board of directors is committed to ensuring that the university has adequate academic resources to support the university programmes which are managed by the University senate, dean of schools and academic registrar. Administrative matters of the University are implemented by the University Management committee where the University Council chaired by Dr. Vincent Gaitho, oversee the operations of University management and senate. The university governance and management embraces the principle of broad participation in the management of university operations.
Mount Kenya University Main campus is located in Thika, with other campuses in Nairobi, Parklands, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nkubu, Meru, Kakamega and Kisii. The University has study centres in Malindi, Kisumu, Nyeri and Kericho and marketing offices in Garissa, Isiolo and Kitale
MKU has a Management Board (MB), which is responsible for the implementation of the university policies and undertakes the day-to-day management of the University affairs. The MKU Senate is in charge of all academic matters in accordance with the University Charter. The University is ISO 9001:2015 Certified and is a member of Inter-University Council for East Africa, African Association of Universities, and Association of Commonwealth Universities.
MKU has successfully established partnership with like-minded institutions of higher learning around the globe. Currently the University has over 50 partnerships and linkages at local, regional and international levels.
The University has Equip Africa Institute, Institute of Security, Justice and Ethics and Institute of Films, Performing and Creative Arts, one (1) College( Equip Africa College of Health Sciences) and 13 schools namely: Medical School; Public Health; Nursing; Clinical Medicine; Pharmacy; Law; Pure and Applied Sciences; Engineering Energy and Built Environment; Education; Computing and Informatics; Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management; Social Sciences and School of Business and Economics.
In addition to the Commission for University Education, MKU programmes are accredited by the following professional bodies: Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB); The Kenya Nutritionists & Dieticians Institute (KNDI); Clinical Officers Council (COC); Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board (KMPDB); Public Health Officers and Technicians Council (PHOTC); Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK); Commission for Legal Education (CLE) and Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologist and Technicians Board (KMLTTB).
Quality and Research
The university has policies that promote quality control and assurance in the processes of student admission, staff recruitment, teaching, learning, examination and governance. The university continues to develop structures and systems that promote development of competitive advantages in teaching, research and provision of service.
In recognition of research as a key component of the university mission, the university has a Vice-Chancellor’s research grant. It also has established a Directorate of Research and Development to coordinate all activities and matters related to research. The university publishes journals and continues to expand the list of journals for dissemination of research findings.
Sustainable Development Goals
Mount Kenya University (MKU) was appointed as the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) SDG 9 Hub Chair for Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. This esteemed role will be held from January 2025 to December 2027.
“Mount Kenya University was selected based on its diverse range of projects that enhance innovation among its students and improve the quality of life for its surrounding communities. Initiatives such as the Annual Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fair, along with sustainable infrastructure projects in partnership with the government, demonstrate the University’s strong alignment with the vision of SDG 9.” Maher Nasser, Director of the Outreach Division said
The Main Campus is located along General Kago Road, Thika town about 45 kilometres from Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi. MKU has 16 campuses and marketing centres spread both within the country and the greater East African region.
Physical address: Mount Kenya University, Post Office Box Number 342-01000, Thika,
Website: www.mku.ac.ke
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Telephone:+254709153000
