University where students are groomed for service and leadership
Today as Mount Kenya University (MKU) holds the 28th graduation ceremony in Thika, the spotlight is on how to inspire new graduates to apply their acquired knowledge in nation-building. Talking about this, the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Parliamentary Affairs, Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, CPA Dr Aurelia Rono, says she would […]
Varsity introduces scheme to reward alumni who are impacting society in special ways
Mount Kenya University unveils the first recipient of its Annual Alumni Impact Award, an initiative established to recognize and support graduates who are making a significant difference in their communities. The winner of the prestigious competition will receive a grant of USD 50,000 (approximately KSh 6.5 million) to expand and scale their impact-driven initiatives. According […]
MKU hosts The Great Homecoming to celebrate decades of excellence
Mount Kenya University, through the Directorate of Alumni and Relations, successfully hosted The Great Homecoming at the MKU Happy Valley Graduation Pavilion in Thika, bringing together alumni, staff, students, and distinguished guests under the theme “Celebrating Decades of Excellence.” The event marked a powerful moment of reconnection, reflection, and recommitment to the values and legacy […]
MKU Strengthens Global Partnerships at DAAD’s 100-Year Celebration Symposium on Higher Education and the SDGs
Congratulations to DAAD for 100 Years of Service to the World As the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) the German international exchange programme marks an incredible centenary of service to the global community, a landmark symposium took place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 13th to 16th October 2025. The event, themed “Global Responsibility Local […]
Mount Kenya University strengthens sports and creative arts through major investment
Mount Kenya University’s Sports and Creative Arts Department received a major boost following the unveiling of a state-of-the-art Scania Marcopolo bus, along with new sports equipment and uniforms, in a colorful ceremony held at the university’s graduation pavilion grounds on 25th October, 2025. The grand unveiling came as a delightful surprise to sports and creative […]
MKU Partners with KeNIA to Champion Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship
On 29th September 2025, Mount Kenya University (MKU), in collaboration with the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA), hosted an engaging innovation forum that brought together students, faculty, mentors, and partners. The event highlighted MKU’s pivotal role in advancing entrepreneurship, research, and technology in Kenya and across Africa. A key highlight of the forum was the […]
MKU Hosts Public Lecture on Labour Migration and Regional Development
Mount Kenya University on Tuesday, 24th September 2025, hosted a high-level public lecture on “Labour Migration Trends in the East and Horn of Africa: The Role of the ILO’s Better Regional Migration Management Programme in Improving Labour Migration Governance.” The event brought together policymakers, scholars, and students for a robust dialogue on the dynamics of […]
MKU hosts Alumni 4K’s Reunion: Rekindling Bonds and Sailing Together
Mount Kenya University alumni converged in Kisumu for a memorable reunion under the theme “Rekindling Bonds and Sailing Together.” The gathering brought together graduates from the four campuses of Kakamega, Kericho, Kisii, and Kisumu fondly referred to as the “4K’s” alongside university leadership, partners, and distinguished guests. The event celebrated shared memories while charting new […]
