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MKU announces KSh80 million gift to past students on occasion of 23rd Graduation Ceremony
Mount Kenya University has announced a Ksh80 million waiver on outstanding student levies. Speaking during the institution’s 23rd graduation ceremony at Happy Valley Grounds, Thika, Prof. Simon Gicharu who is the founder and Board of Directors chairman, said the waiver applies to all past students who have not collected their graduation certificates. “The issue of […]
Acceptance Speech by Dr. Karim A. A Khan, K.C, ICC Prosecutor
It is with humility that I (Dr. Karim A. A Khan) accept the honour bestowed upon me by Mount Kenya University and for the award of Honorary Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa). This award makes me, a Bona fide Alumnus of this great University. Thank you! Mr. Chancellor Sir, this award is greatly appreciated by […]
This is what we should do to stem climate change – Wetangula
Kenyans should heed President William Ruto’s call to plant 15 billion trees by 2030, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula says. Dr Wetangula, the chief guest at Mount Kenya University’s (MKU’s) Graduation Ceremony today, says tree-planting is one of the effective ways to tackle the climate change crisis. MKU is set to graduate more than 6,000 […]
Why Scottish don is urging universities to emulate MKU on partnerships
A Scottish don urges universities to forge teaching, research, innovation and community engagement partnerships to accelerate institutional development. Prof John Struthers of the University of West of Scotland (UWS) says the exchange of scholarly ideas and educational resources is key to the growth of universities. The don, who is also the Mount Kenya University (MKU) […]
MKU enters rare partnerships to benefit coding teachers and nursing graduates
Mount Kenya University (MKU) plans to introduce a short course to train teachers on how to deliver coding lessons. The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Deogratius JAGANYI, reveals that MKU has struck a deal with tech firm Kodris Africa, to deliver the relevant content. Kodris Africa is the first firm approved by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum […]
‘It was tough but we made it!’ PhD graduands look back
Mount Kenya University (MKU) is set to graduate 15 doctoral students today. These graduands, who all say they endured challenging times, are elated with their academic achievement. Here, some of them summarise their experiences. Bashir Mohamud Maalim narrates how the Covid-19 pandemic gave him a scare. He managed to progress though, thanks to the power […]
Innovative centre for cutting-edge research to boost malaria fight
The war against malaria has received a major boost after Mount Kenya University (MKU) launched a Ksh300-million lab in Thika. The institution’s Chairman, Board of Directors, Prof Simon Gicharu, is optimistic the cutting-edge molecular and immunology lab, named the Centre for Malaria Elimination, will deal the disease a fatal blow. Prof Gicharu points out that […]
