Mount Kenya University Strengthens Global Academic Collaboration in Estonia
Mount Kenya University (MKU) continues to expand its international presence through a successful academic visit to Pärnu College, University of Tartu in Estonia, Europe. The MKU delegation, which included Dr. Mercyline Kamande, Dr. Jane Wambui Kanjuru, and Elijah Mutegi, was warmly hosted by Garri Raagmaa and Teele Luks alongside other staff members and students. A […]
School of Pharmacy Hosts Tree Planting Day to Promote Learning, Research and Environmental Stewardship
The School of Pharmacy on 2nd April 2026 hosted a Tree Planting Day under the theme “Growing a Living Herbarium for Learning, Research and Environmental Stewardship.” The event brought together students, university staff, partners, and external donors and the community in Thika in a collaborative effort to promote environmental sustainability and academic innovation. The initiative […]
MKU hosts successful orientation for DIBeL students
Mount Kenya University successfully welcomed its new cohort of Distance Institution-Based Electronic Learning (DIBEL) students during a well-organized orientation held on 7th April, 2026. The orientation marked an important step in integrating new learners into the university community while equipping them with essential knowledge and tools for their academic journey. The orientation program was designed […]
Mount Kenya University Signs Strategic MoU with CAfRIC Centre to Advance Mental Health Care
Date: Monday, 30 March 2026Time: 3:00 PMPartner: CAfRIC Centre Mount Kenya University (MKU) has formalized a strategic partnership with CAfRIC Centre through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step toward strengthening mental health training, service delivery, and community outreach in Kenya. Through this collaboration, MKU students pursuing mental health-related disciplines […]
Mount Kenya University Donates Mattresses to Thika Rescue Centre
Mount Kenya University has reaffirmed its commitment to community service through a meaningful donation of mattresses to the Thika Children’s Rescue Centre. The initiative was carried out under the University’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. The Thika Children’s Rescue Centre, located in Kiambu County, plays a vital role in rescuing and rehabilitating vulnerable children, particularly […]
Tree Planting Exercise in Commemoration of the International Day of Forests
On March 19, 2026, staff from Mount Kenya University Kisii Campus and Equip Africa Institute participated in a tree planting exercise at Gakero DEB Primary School in Gucha Sub-County. The initiative was organized by the Kisii County Government Department of Forestry to commemorate the International Day of Forests. The activity brought together education and community […]
MKU marks the send-off ceremony of the 5th Cohort of Nursing Apprentices
Prof. JAGANYI MKU Vice-Chancellor Speech I am delighted to join you today as we mark the Send-Off Ceremony of the 5th Cohort of Nursing Apprentices. Mount Kenya University has been running this programme since 2023. It represents one of the most impactful international initiatives in the University, providing Kenyan youth with opportunities to gain global […]
