MKU Alumni Changemakers Transforming Narok County
A delegation of alumni, staff and students from Mount Kenya University (MKU) recently travelled to the Emanyatta Cultural Centre in Ilmashariani, Narok County, in a visit that blended community celebration with hands-on academic learning. The trip honoured the achievements of a distinguished MKU alumnus and gave students a rare, field-based encounter with indigenous knowledge and […]
Mount Kenya University Welcomes KUCCPS Placed Students
Mount Kenya University is pleased to welcome all students placed through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) for the September 2026 intake. The University looks forward to receiving the new students as they begin an exciting academic journey at one of Kenya’s leading private universities. Reporting for all KUCCPS-placed students will take […]
MKU Hosts Kenya–Japan Scientific Symposium on Next-Generation Malaria Vaccines
Mount Kenya University (MKU), through the Centre for Malaria Elimination, hosted the Kenya–Japan Scientific Symposium on Immunology and Next-Generation Malaria Vaccines from 4th to 5th June 2026 at its Thika campus. Supported by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Nairobi Research Station, the symposium brought together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, students, and early-career […]
Mount Kenya University Shines in Global Rankings, Emerges Among Kenya’s Top Institutions.
June 26, 2026 Mount Kenya University (MKU) has cemented its place among Kenya’s leading institutions of higher learning following its strong performance in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, released in mid‑June 2026. The global rankings, which assess universities based on their contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), place MKU […]
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. […]
MKU Students Rewrite the Innovation Story in Germany’s Tech Heartland
On a crisp June morning in Munich, Germany, Valery Mwiti a computer science student at Mount Kenya University steps into the offices of Quipu, an innovative education technology company leveraging artificial intelligence to personalize learning experiences. Mwiti is now immersed in a global innovation ecosystem, working alongside some of Germany’s brightest technology professionals. Just a […]
