Maasai Mara University

Public university that scored 96.3 per cent in gender mainstreaming evaluation and was appointed to lead Narok County's urban greening initiative.

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November 2026
5 NovCitizen Digital
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Moi University tops MDAs in gender mainstreaming performance
3 NovCapital News
… The project will involve installing off-grid solar photovoltaic systems in selected areas, including Tana River, Kilifi County and the Maasai Mara University area, under China’s Africa Solar Belt initiative. …
China, Kenya sign solar deal to power rural schools, health facilities
3 NovCitizen Digital
… Identified potential sites include Kilifi County, Tana River County, and Maasai Mara University. …
Kenya partners with China for off-grid electrification in remote areas
October 2026
10 OctCitizen Digital
… Our lives have changed tremendously.” During a public participation meeting at Maasai Mara University, residents of Narok, Kajiado, Nakuru and Nyandarua counties outlined the benefits of the Ewaso Ng’iro South Development Authority (ENNDA), including the provision of clean water …
Ichung’wah Bill seeking to scrap development authorities draws resistance from residents
3 OctCitizen Digital
Maasai Mara University ordered to pay Ksh. 9.1 million to former part-time lecturers By Kenneth Gachie October 03, 2026 11:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of a judge's gavel. …
Maasai Mara University ordered to pay Ksh. 9.1 million to former part-time lecturers
August 2026
29 AugThe Standard
… with MPs over unresolved audit queries as Parliament orders the university to return with key officials. [Courtesy, Meta] The National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education had to postpone a cross-examination for audit queries of Maasai Mara University …
VC clashes with MPs over audit queries
27 AugThe Standard
… The Chongqing Luhai International Communication Foundation awarded certificates of “China-Africa Public Welfare Friendly Partner Institution” to the Joy and Hope for Rural Community Foundation (Tanzania) and Mara Birds of Prey Conservation Organisation, Maasai Mara University and …
China, Kenya and Tanzania advance community-based conservation
26 AugCapital News
… Narok County leaders had earlier proposed establishing a satellite campus of Maasai Mara University in the constituency and committed 100 acres of land for the project. …
Ruto Pledges Sh1.2bn for Emurua Dikirr University to Honour Late MP Johana Ng’eno
July 2026
7 JulThe Standard
… The match remained goalless by the time of going to press, ushering in what promises to be an action-packed week of competition across Narok's four sporting venues of Narok high and Maasai girls high schools, Maasai Mara university and Narok teachers diploma college. …
Pomp and colour as Rift Valley School Games kick-off in Narok
June 2026
13 JunThe Standard
The Narok County Government has appointed Maasai Mara University to spearhead the greening of Narok Town under a multi-agency initiative aimed at transforming the municipality into a greener, cleaner and more environmentally sustainable urban centre. …
Narok County Taps Maasai Mara University to Lead Urban Greening Drive

Society

Moi University tops MDAs in gender mainstreaming performance

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Moi University ranked first among 86 Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the 2025/2026 gender mainstreaming performance evaluation, with an average score of 96.4 per cent, ahead of Maasai Mara University's 96.3 per cent. The evaluation assessed indicators including gender mainstreaming and gender-based violence actions in annual work plans, dedicated budgets for gender mainstreaming, and formal gender mainstreaming committees or disability mainstreaming units.

23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

Moi University tops MDAs in gender mainstreaming performance
Moi University ranked first among 86 Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the 2025/2026 gender mainstreaming performance evaluation, with an average score of 96.4 per cent, ahead of Maasai Mara University's 96.3 per cent. The evaluation assessed indicators including gender mainstreaming and gender-based violence actions in annual work plans, dedicated budgets for gender mainstreaming, and formal gender mainstreaming committees or disability mainstreaming units.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 3 November

Kenya, China sign solar deal for rural schools and health facilities
Kenya and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand off-grid solar installations in remote rural areas, targeting schools, health facilities and water supply systems in Tana River, Kilifi County and the Maasai Mara University area under China's Africa Solar Belt initiative.
3 November 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya and China sign off-grid solar electrification agreement
Kenya and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to implement the Africa Solar Belt Project, which will deploy 80 off-grid solar photovoltaic power systems across remote, underserved communities including Kilifi County, Tana River County, and Maasai Mara University, with installations designed to power health clinics, community water supply systems, and schools.
3 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 10 October

Residents oppose bill to abolish regional development authorities
Kikuyu legislator Kimani Ichung'wah's Regional Development Authorities Laws (Repeal) Bill, 2026 has drawn opposition from stakeholders across ten counties, who argue that the institutions have supported marginalised communities and grassroots project delivery. Beneficiaries of the Ewaso Ng'iro North and South development authorities called for strengthening rather than scrapping the institutions.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 3 October

Court orders Maasai Mara University to pay lecturers 9.1 million shillings
The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kisii has ordered Maasai Mara University to pay Ksh. 9.1 million in accrued dues to 19 former part-time lecturers who taught at the institution's Kisii and Kilgoris satellite campuses between 2014 and 2016 without compensation. Justice Nzioki wa Makau ruled that the public university violated the lecturers' constitutional right to fair administrative action by withholding their payments for a decade.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 29 August

VC clashes with MPs over Maasai Mara University audit queries
The National Assembly Public Investments Committee postponed cross-examination of Maasai Mara University's audit queries after the institution failed to avail required officials. The committee questioned why the finance officer was placed on compulsory leave two days before the hearing and why the procurement and legal officers were absent despite prior direction.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 27 August

China, Kenya, Tanzania exchange community conservation strategies
Conservation experts and stakeholders from Africa and China gathered at Maasai Mara Game Reserve for the China-Africa Biodiversity Conservation Exchange and Training Course to share case studies on community-based conservation initiatives, technology-enabled wildlife protection, and youth education in environmental conservation.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 26 August

Ruto pledges Sh1.2bn for university in Emurua Dikirr
President William Ruto has pledged Sh1.2 billion towards construction of a university in Emurua Dikirr, Narok County, to be named after late MP Johana Ng'eno. The institution will expand access to higher education for students from the region and across the country.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 7 July

Rift Valley Secondary Schools Sports games open in Narok
The 2026 Rift Valley Secondary Schools Sports Association Term Two Games opened in Narok County with more than 3,000 student athletes from 14 Rift Valley counties competing for regional honours and slots at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Championships. The opening ceremony featured traditional dances and performances.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 13 June

Narok County appoints Maasai Mara University to lead urban greening
Narok County Government has appointed Maasai Mara University to lead a multi-agency initiative to green Narok Town through tree planting, rehabilitation of public spaces, and sustainable urban planning practices to address rapid urbanisation and climate change effects.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →