Author: rmacharia

Apr
14

Mount Kenya University Strengthens Global Academic Collaboration in Estonia

Mount Kenya University (MKU) continues to expand its international presence through a successful academic visit to Pärnu College, University of Tartu in Estonia, Europe. The MKU delegation, which included Dr. Mercyline Kamande, Dr. Jane Wambui Kanjuru, and Elijah Mutegi, was warmly hosted by Garri Raagmaa and Teele Luks alongside other staff members and students. A […]

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Apr
11

School of Pharmacy Hosts Tree Planting Day to Promote Learning, Research and Environmental Stewardship

The School of Pharmacy on 2nd April 2026 hosted a Tree Planting Day under the theme “Growing a Living Herbarium for Learning, Research and Environmental Stewardship.” The event brought together students, university staff, partners, and external donors and the community in Thika in a collaborative effort to promote environmental sustainability and academic innovation. The initiative […]

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Apr
08

MKU School of Nursing Hosts Free Medical Camp to Advance Community Health

MKU School of Nursing joined by students from the college of health sciences successfully conducted a free medical camp at Gatitu Catholic Church, reaffirming the University’s unwavering commitment to strengthening community partnerships through impactful Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. Held under the theme “Healthy Community, Happy Future,” the outreach brought together faculty, students, healthcare professionals, and […]

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Mount Kenya University Upgrades Kigumo Secondary School Computer Lab

MKU has strengthened its commitment to community empowerment by donating 10 computers to Kigumo Secondary School, a mixed day school for boys and girls located in Githunguri, Kiambu County. The school, which serves a growing student population and boasts a strong alumni network, offers Computer Studies and the Science pathway at the senior school level. […]

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Apr
07

Mount Kenya University Signs Strategic MoU with CAfRIC Centre to Advance Mental Health Care

Date: Monday, 30 March 2026Time: 3:00 PMPartner: CAfRIC Centre Mount Kenya University (MKU) has formalized a strategic partnership with CAfRIC Centre through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step toward strengthening mental health training, service delivery, and community outreach in Kenya. Through this collaboration, MKU students pursuing mental health-related disciplines […]

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Apr
02

Mount Kenya University Donates Mattresses to Thika Rescue Centre

Mount Kenya University has reaffirmed its commitment to community service through a meaningful donation of mattresses to the Thika Children’s Rescue Centre. The initiative was carried out under the University’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. The Thika Children’s Rescue Centre, located in Kiambu County, plays a vital role in rescuing and rehabilitating vulnerable children, particularly […]

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Apr
01

Tree Planting Exercise in Commemoration of the International Day of Forests

On March 19, 2026, staff from Mount Kenya University Kisii Campus and Equip Africa Institute participated in a tree planting exercise at Gakero DEB Primary School in Gucha Sub-County. The initiative was organized by the Kisii County Government Department of Forestry to commemorate the International Day of Forests. The activity brought together education and community […]

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Mar
23

MKU Seals Partnership with Chinese ICT Institutions to Advance UN SDG 9

Mount Kenya University (MKU) has signed a landmark five‑year partnership with two leading Chinese technology institutions to strengthen innovation, digital skills, and infrastructure development in line with its global role as the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Hub Chair for SDG 9 — Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. The agreement, signed virtually on 18 March 2026, […]

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