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 […]
MKU Students Shine on Global Stage by winning an Award in Michigan, USA
A team of four Mount Kenya University students has once again put the institution on the spotlight after securing a finalist award at the prestigious Wege Prize 2026, held recently in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The team, represented by Mr. Wesley Njenga, walked away with $2,500 for their groundbreaking innovation, EcoScrubber, a hybrid emission control and carbon-capture system that transforms toxic pollutants […]
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 […]
29th Graduation Ceremony Announcement
The Chancellor, Mount Kenya University, Prof John Struthers on behalf of the University Council, Management Board and Senate, wishes to inform all our esteemed graduands who have qualified for conferment of degree and various University Awards, that the 29th Graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, 7th August, 2026. All prospective graduands should note the […]
MKU Empowers 700 Kaharo Girls Through Mentorship and Menstrual Health Advocacy
On 6th June, 2026, more than 700 students at Kaharo Girls High School in Murang’a County received inspiration, career guidance, and menstrual health education when alumni, staff, and students from Mount Kenya University’s College of Health Sciences visited the school for a transformative mentorship and outreach program. The initiative, which coincided with the commemoration of […]