MKU Graduate Secures U.S. Job After Seven-Day Maritime Academy Training
This is yet another successful testimonial from Mount Kenya University’s Maritime Academy. Yahya Mohamed Riadha, the featured graduate, is joining a U.S.-based cruise ship after completing just seven days of intensive training. Yahya Mohamed Riadha joins over 100 Maritime Academy alumni who have secured jobs in various international cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, MSC […]
The role of mathematical biology and modeling in disease control conference by Mount Kenya University
Mount Kenya University’s Center for Malaria Elimination recently played host to a groundbreaking continental gathering that underscored the transformative power of mathematical modeling in disease control. The 3rd MaModAfrica Annual Symposium concluded in Mombasa, Kenya, on July 21-22, 2025, marking a significant milestone in Africa’s fight against infectious diseases. This gathering served as the final […]
Mount Kenya University and UCM Slovakia Expand Academic Exchange and Research Collaboration
Mount Kenya University (MKU) was honoured to host a high-level delegation from the University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius (UCM), Slovakia, as part of the ongoing Erasmus+ KA171 Mobility Programme. The delegation was officially received by Dr. Mercyline Kamande, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic and Research Affairs, on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, alongside faculty members from […]
Upcoming Exit Training – School of Business and Economics
A gift to our students as they head to the job market and entrepreneurship Date: Thursday, 24th July 2025Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMVenue: Mwai Kibaki Convention CentreTheme: “Beyond the Lecture Hall: Building Your Professional Foundation” Mount Kenya University’s School of Business and Economics invites all graduands, final-year students, and those proceeding for attachment (from […]
Undergraduate Degree Programmes
Applications are invited from qualified applicants to enroll in the Bachelor’s degree Programmes offered through flexible modes of study; Regular (full-time), part-time, Open, Distance, and electronic learning (ODeL). Annual Intakes; January, May and September. DURATION: The duration of the degree Programmes is 8 semesters EXCEPT Bachelor of Pharmacy-Direct entry (15 Trimesters) Bachelor of Pharmacy-upgrading (9 […]
Unlocking Junior School Teaching Opportunities through Career Progression
This is a comprehensive guide to clarify the career progression pathways available through MKU that lead to eligibility for Junior School (Grades 7–9) teaching. Minimum Entry Requirements for Junior School Teaching To qualify for teaching in Junior Secondary School, applicants must: Bachelor’s Programmes for Junior School Eligibility To teach at JSS, enroll in any of […]
MKU empowering farmers in Kabaa Machakos
Promoting Sustainable Farming: MKU Researchers Advocate for Use of Biological Pesticides in Machakos Agriculture remains the backbone of Kenya’s economy. Guided by this reality, researchers from Mount Kenya University, in collaboration with the University of Nairobi funded by National Research Fund have embarked on a project to sensitize farmers on the use of biological pesticides. […]