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Why study at MKU

Mount Kenya University Provides a stimulating learning environment through an innovative student-based and quality driven approach to teaching and learning. We ensure that our students enjoy a rich, highly interactive and personalized learning environment which is essential in the realization of one's potential and preparation for the future.

Those who choose Mount Kenya University get access to wide range of courses that form a springboard to a sea of opportunities. We seek to promote a record of achievement and success in academic excellence and job prospects. To help you realize your life-time agenda, we have invested heavily in facilities and staff.

Mount Kenya University is in the forefront of using Information and Communication Technology to support learning and teaching. We have thus blended the use of e-learning with strong traditional learning and teaching values to give you flexible and dynamic learning experience.
Our aim is to become a leading centre of academic excellence and a preferred destination for all those who aspire for an academically fulfilling experience.

As a student of talent and ability, you will be exposed to programmes that present a sound theoretical foundation and a strong practical background.

Giving back to the Community

Mount Kenya University has a vibrant Corporate Social Responsibility policy that forms one arm of the tripartite focus areas of the institution - the other two being teaching and research. Every academic year, the university’s management, staff and students contribute to the welfare of the community, both in cash and kind.

MKU vice chancellor Prof.Stanley Waudo "Kenyan youth should be encouraged and supported to start their own income generating initiatives instead of waiting for the elusive employment "

The University has its' own corporate social responsibility programs and also supports request from community, indivuduals or organisations towards a certain call.

Below are some corporate social responsibilities / community outreach programs which the University has or still is engaging in:

1. Medical Camp
2. Charity Golf Event
3. Sinai Dam Tragedy donations through Nakuru Campus
4. Modeling for the disabled 
5. Tree planting
6. Presidential Club activities (Tree Planting, King'ong'o prisons donations)
7. Childrens home visits(School of Hospitality)

Our Location

Our Main Campus is located along General Kago Road in Thika Town. We have a destined expansion site at Happy Valley, along the Thika-Garissa Road, where the annual graduation ceremony is held. Our Physical Address is:

Mount Kenya University
P. O. Box 342-01000, Thika, Kenya
Tel:+254 672 820 000 / 0709 153 000
Cell:+254 720 790796 Pilot Number : 0709 153 000
Complaints line: 0709 153 200 WhatsApp +254 722 999 399
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