MKU excels in research and academics, ranked 5th in Kenya
Mount Kenya University (MKU) has been ranked the fifth-best university in Kenya and 3,203rd globally in the 2025 rankings. The ranking, based on research output, non-academic reputation and the impact of notable alumni, highlights MKU’s strong academic presence in various fields. According to EduRank, the university has produced 2,393 academic publications and received 8,435 citations, […]
Mount Kenya University Hosts Inaugural Coastal Regional Research Workshop on the Blue Economy
Mount Kenya University (MKU) Mombasa campus successfully hosted the Coastal Regional Research Workshop 2025, focusing on Research, Entrepreneurship & Innovation for a Resilient Blue Economy. The workshop is part of the university’s strategic plan (2025-2029) to decentralize research dissemination, ensuring that MKU campuses respond to regional challenges through research and innovation. The event, organized by […]
Mount Kenya University Leads Local DAAD-Funded Project with 10 Universities to Enhance Entrepreneurship & Service-Learning in Kenya: 2025-2029
Mount Kenya University (MKU) and its ACCESS consortia partners led by University of Leipzig has been awarded funding under Phase 2 of the DAAD Project Implementation and Transfer Strategy (2025-2029) to spearhead a collaborative initiative with 10 leading Kenyan universities. This project will enhance entrepreneurship education and service-learning, directly benefiting staff and students through funded joint […]
School of Business and Economics Hosts Symposium on Leveraging Digital Technology for SME Growth and Sustainability
Mount Kenya University’s School of Business and Economics successfully hosted a symposium on February 20, 2025, at the Mwai Kibaki Convention Center under the theme “Leveraging Digital Technology for Growth and Sustainability of SMEs.” The event brought together academia, students, SMEs, and exhibitors to explore how digital technology can transform small and medium enterprises (SMEs), […]
Strengthening Maritime Education at Mount Kenya University
Following the signing of the MOU between Mount Kenya University (MKU) and Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy- which is part of AD Ports Group The MKU CPD Director had a productive meeting with Capt. Varun Rawat, Director of Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy. Discussions centered on rolling out the Nautical Science program and other specialized maritime training […]
MKU to host visiting law students from Rwanda as part of drive to enrich legal education in East Africa
Mount Kenya University (MKU) School of Law is set to host law students and some faculty members from Mount Kigali University, in March. This academic exchange programme, says the Dean of the MKU School of Law Dr. Hezekiel Oira, is part of the two sister universities’ drive to strengthen legal education across borders. In this […]
Varsity to start offering Ph.D in law
Mount Kenya University’s School of Law is preparing to introduce doctoral studies to enable more legal professionals to earn advanced academic credentials locally. The School’s Dean, Dr. Hezekiel Oira, reveals that this is part of the university’s drive to expand access to legal studies from diploma level to Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral levels. “MKU will […]
Ph.D scholarships call for applications
Five PhD positions available for year 2025 The African Centre for Career Enhancement & Skills Support (ACCESS) invites applications for PhD scholarships for the second phase of the project (2025-2029). Within this period, ten PhD grants will be available. The first five successful candidates will commence studies in October 2025. As an interdisciplinary scheme, ACCESS […]
