Giving back to society
Researchers often carry out research without involving all the stakeholders including the community who are the principal beneficiaries of research findings and innovations.
The Research Division endeavors to involve the community in research to enable them embrace the innovations.
The university is also committed to plough back the benefits of research to the community through diverse means such as community service. In this regard, the School of Health Sciences has continued to offer medical camps to the surrounding communities and beyond.
Research Perspective
The division is in the process of establishing a Research Centre which will house various sections including Ethno medicine and Drug Research, Cell and Molecular Biology, Cell and Tissue Culture, Microbiology and the Animal facility.
The Division in collaboration with respective Schools is in the process of establishing various Research, undergraduate as well as postgraduate academic programmes.
The Division will also enter a partnership with herbalists and KIPI to develop through research and value addition, a herbal product in what is dubbed as "Natural Product Initiative Programme".
Vision
To be an African role model of excellence in science, technology, education and training.'
Mission
To provide world class teaching, research and innovative extension services for sustainable scientific and technological development.
Strategic Objectives
The strategic objectives of Mount Kenya University are to: