MKU enters rare partnerships to benefit coding teachers and nursing graduates
Mount Kenya University (MKU) plans to introduce a short course to train teachers on how to deliver coding lessons. The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Deogratius JAGANYI, reveals that MKU has struck a deal with tech firm Kodris Africa, to deliver the relevant content. Kodris Africa is the first firm approved by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum […]
‘It was tough but we made it!’ PhD graduands look back
Mount Kenya University (MKU) is set to graduate 15 doctoral students today. These graduands, who all say they endured challenging times, are elated with their academic achievement. Here, some of them summarise their experiences. Bashir Mohamud Maalim narrates how the Covid-19 pandemic gave him a scare. He managed to progress though, thanks to the power […]
Chairman, University Council
Dr. Vincent G. Gaitho (Ph.D) has been appointed as the University Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Mount Kenya University Council. Dr. Vincent G. Gaitho (Ph.D) Bio. Dr. Vincent G. Gaitho (Ph.D) is a Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D) holder in Tourism and Recreation Geography and a holder of a Master of Arts degree in Population […]
Innovative centre for cutting-edge research to boost malaria fight
The war against malaria has received a major boost after Mount Kenya University (MKU) launched a Ksh300-million lab in Thika. The institution’s Chairman, Board of Directors, Prof Simon Gicharu, is optimistic the cutting-edge molecular and immunology lab, named the Centre for Malaria Elimination, will deal the disease a fatal blow. Prof Gicharu points out that […]
MKU Council approves new ODeL centre
The Mount Kenya University (MKU) Council has approved the establishment of an Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODeL) Centre in Machakos. MKU Council Chairperson, Prof Stephen Agong, explains that this is meant to increase access to administrative services to students in Kenya’s eastern region. The University Council has also introduced a raft of other new […]
Six teams from MKU enter global AI competition
Fourteen Mount Kenya University (MKU) students will this month participate in a global coding challenge organised by multinational technology firm, IBM. The 14, grouped into six teams in line with the themes of the competition, will present their artificial intelligence (AI) innovations that address sustainability challenges. MKU Vice-Chancellor, Prof Deogratius JAGANYI says participation in the […]
Mount Kigali University & MKU Nursing graduates granted opportunity to work in Austria
The Vice-Chancellor of Mount Kenya University (MKU) in Kenya, Prof. Deogratius JAGANYI, and Mr. Georg Willet, Vice-President of lebenshilfe Tirol in Austria, signed a letter of intent to offer opportunities to graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) programs at both Mount Kigali University and MKU. The signing occurred at MKU Union Towers […]
PowerPoint Presentation
Presentation by Mount Kenya University during the Kenya Pharmaceutical Association Conference KENYA PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION NINETEENTH (19TH) ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE 27TH , 28TH AND 29TH JULY 2023 AT THE REEF HOTEL –MOMBASA THEME: “NEW PARADIGMS IN PHARMACEUTICAL CARE” Presentation delivered by Dr. Vincent Gaitho on behalf of Prof. (Dr) Simon N. Gicharu, Chairman and Founder Mount […]
