In a significant boost to students’ welfare initiatives, MKU Parklands Law Campus has increased her fleet by acquiring a dedicated bus to support academic field trips and extra-curricular activities. The move comes as a response to the campus’s expanding student population, which has seen a steady rise in numbers over the past few years. The acquisition of the bus addresses the pressing need for reliable transportation to support various academic and extracurricular activities. Notably, the bus will play a crucial role in facilitating student participation in prestigious events such as moot court competitions, where the campus has demonstrated remarkable success. In a recent regional moot court competition held in Rwanda, 40 students from MKU Parklands Law Campus showcased their legal prowess and emerged victorious, further highlighting the campus’s commitment to academic excellence. MKU school of Law has also participated at the Manfred Lachs International space law moot court competition held in Pretoria, South Africa .Moreover; the bus will efficiently enable student clubs like Red Cross, Wakili wa Watoto, and KMUN to engage in legal clinics, community service and advocacy efforts.
At the handover ceremony, Ms. Judy Ngayu, Associate Dean of Students, commended the University administration for their foresight in prioritizing student welfare. She emphasized the transformative impact the bus would have on student life, allowing for greater access to academic resources and extracurricular opportunities. Ms. Ngayu expressed her gratitude to the university management for their unwavering support and commitment to enhancing the student experience at MKU Parklands Law Campus.
The ceremony graced by Vice- Chancellor Prof. Deogratius JAGANYI and attended by esteemed dignitaries including the Director, Dr. Nelly Wamaitha, the Dean of the School of Law, Dr. Wilfred Mutubwa, and the Director of Nairobi Campus, Dr. Charles Karuga, was marked by an atmosphere of celebration and gratitude. Mwinga Mwadziwe, Chair of the Mount Kenya University Students Council, echoed Ms. Ngayu’s sentiments, expressing profound appreciation for the University’s responsiveness to students’ needs. He emphasized the significance of the campus’s long-awaited dream coming to fruition.
The maiden ride of the bus, flagged off by the Vice- Chancellor officially inaugurating the journey, symbolized a new era of enhanced student welfare and engagement at MKU Parklands Law Campus. As the campus embarks on this exciting new chapter with its dedicated bus, students and faculty alike anticipate greater opportunities for academic success and community impact.
MKU Parklands Law campus has grown over the years empowering tomorrow’s legal leaders through provision of affordable, quality legal education. The School of law offers Diploma in Law, Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws (LLM) programmes. MKU Master of Laws programme is offered on Open, Distance & Electronic learning mode allowing flexibility in learning for busy professionals.
