Mount Kenya University urges principals to embrace mediation training at KESSHA Conference
Mombasa, Kenya, June 22–26, 2026— Mount Kenya University (MKU) has called on secondary school principals to enrol in professional mediation programmes as a strategy to strengthen leadership and improve school stability, during the 49th Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) Annual Conference currently underway in Mombasa. The conference, themed “Strong Schools and Collaborative Leadership for […]
Strategic Governance Emerges as Critical Driver of African University Success
Lancaster, United Kingdom | June 22–24, 2026 A strong call for transformative, forward-looking governance in African universities dominated high-level discussions this week as global higher education leaders convened in Lancaster, United Kingdom, for a landmark forum on institutional leadership and performance. The conference, held under the theme “Governing Councils as Strategic Stewards and Custodians of […]
Mount Kenya University ranks Top 4 Position in UniRank 2026 with Strong Focus on Innovation and Digital Transformation.
Mount Kenya University (MKU) has reaffirmed its standing as a top-tier institution after being ranked 4th among universities in Kenya in the latest UniRank 2026 rankings. This recognition reflects the University’s sustained investment in academic excellence, research, innovation, and community impact, positioning it as one of the most dynamic and forward-looking institutions in the region. […]
Mount Kenya University Supports Young Seafarers Community Based Organization
Mount Kenya University (MKU) Pwani Cluster, comprising the Mombasa Campus, Malindi ODeL Centre, and the MKU Maritime Academy, on Saturday, 13 June 2026, donated two laptops, T-shirts, caps, dustbins, and other learning materials to the Young Seafarers Community Based Organization. The donations were presented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Administration, Planning and Institutional Advancement, Prof. Peter G. Kirira, flanked by the […]
MKU Launches Ethics and Integrity Club to Promote Ethical Leadership
Mount Kenya University (MKU) has launched an Ethics and Integrity Club aimed at strengthening ethical leadership and promoting integrity among students. The launch, themed “Rebuilding Trust Through Ethical Leadership,” brought together stakeholders from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), government, and academia to encourage students to uphold honesty and accountability in their academic and professional […]
MKU Medical School Ranked No. 1 in Kenya in Latest EAC Quality Audit
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 […]
MKU Brings Healthcare Closer to the Community Through Free Medical Camp in Jomvu
Mount Kenya University through its College of Health Sciences and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, successfully conducted a three-day Free Medical Camp at Jomvu Primary School in Mombasa County from June 12 to 14, 2026, benefiting hundreds of residents from Jomvu and surrounding communities. The medical camp, organized in partnership with the County Government of […]
Innovating for Africa’s Future: MKU Nairobi Campus Students Drive Innovation in GBSN Challenge 2026
Students from the School of Business and Economics and the School of Computing and Informatics formed multidisciplinary teams to participate in the GBSN Africa Business Concept Challenge 2026, an initiative aimed at nurturing innovative and practical solutions to real-world challenges across Africa. Through their participation, the students demonstrated creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking in addressing […]
