From high school DJ to founding Mount Kenya University: Story of our Founder
When Kenyans were asked to nominate The Star Person of the Year, an individual who has profoundly shaped the nation through enterprise, academia or social impact, one of the names that resonated strongly was that of Prof Simon Gicharu, the founder and chairman of Mount Kenya University and Mount Kigali University in Rwanda. Gicharu has […]
Mount Kenya University Awards Full Scholarship to Kenyan Environmentalist Truphena Muthoni
MKU Foundation turns dreams into a reality Mount Kenya University is proud to announce that Truphena Muthoni, a passionate Kenyan environmentalist, has been awarded a Full Scholarship Educational Support to pursue her studies at MKU starting January 2026. Truphena is an Environmentalist & Climate Advocate who raises awareness on climate change, tree planting, forest conservation, […]
First winner unveiled as MKU launches Sh100 million alumni award scheme
On November 5, Mount Kenya University sent out a powerful message to its alumni as well as the general public. It unveiled the first winner of its Sh6.5-million alumni award – Mr Lawrence Lorunyei Ekiru, a Member of County Assembly (MCA) representing Nachola Ward in Samburu County. Just before that announcement, MKU Chairman Prof Simon […]
FACT SHEET: Understanding Degree Duration in MKU
1. How long does it take to study for a degree in Mount Kenya University? The duration varies depending on the specific Bachelor’s programme. and the university’s academic calendar. At MKU, we strictly comply with the guidelines of the Commission for University Education (CUE) and all other regulators. We operate a trimester system, offering 3 […]
Celebrating Alumni Award Winner 2025
Today in a glamorous event held at MKU Graduation Pavilion the Prof. Gicharu University Chairman Board of Directors and the Prof. Deogratius Jaganyi awarded a cheque of 6.5M Kenya Shillings to Hon. Lawrence Lorunyei . This is after he successful nominated and won the alumni award which was annunced in July 2025. Professor Gicharu also […]
Mount Kenya University holds 28th Graduation Ceremony
Mount Kenya University today 5th December, 2025 held Its 28th Graduation Ceremony at the MKU Graduation Pavilion, Happy Valley Grounds, Thika, under the theme “From Knowledge to Nation-Building: Advancing Responsible Leadership and Governance through Higher Education Institutions.” The event brought together distinguished guests, national leaders, education stakeholders, parents, and thousands of graduands celebrating the culmination […]
MKU don leads elite team in new research on elusive placental malaria
Mount Kenya University is leading a multinational consortium investigating malaria in pregnancy, supported by a £2 million (about Ksh340 million) Wellcome Discovery Award. The five-year programme, led by Principal Investigator Prof Jesse Gitaka, convenes an elite team of scientists from Kenya, the United Kingdom and Germany, to advance the understanding of placental pathology and transform […]
Studying for PhD at Mount Kenya University: Graduands reflect on their experiences
Getting through a PhD programme – the pinnacle of academic achievement – can be challenging, especially for learners constrained for time. For others, though, the journey can be a breeze, characterised by the few years they spend before completing their studies. All PhD programmes at MKU last three years.Some of the students who have completed […]
