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Mount Kenya University

Also known as: MKU

Mount Kenya University — private institution offering academic programmes including Bachelor of Science in Oral Health, competing in KUSF sports and building international partnerships for digital education.

2026-05-062026-06-04

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeMore than 225 Mount Kenya University (MKU) students can now breathe a sigh of relief after the High Court nullified a directive by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale that had sought to discontinue the university’s Bachelor of Science in Oral Health programme.

    Reprieve for over 200 students as Judge quashes on oral health programme
  3. The Standard

    alth CS Aden Duale addresses the media on Kenya’s Ebola preparedness at Afya House, May 22, 2026. [David Gichuru, Standard] Reprieve for over 225 students after the High Court quashed a directive by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale seeking to discontinue Mount Kenya University

    High Court quashes Duale order to scrap MKU oral health degree
  4. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya May 21 -Mount Kenya University (MKU) has emerged among the top-performing institutions in the Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) Nairobi North Conference League, underscoring its growing reputation as a powerhouse in university sports.

    MKU Dominates Nairobi North University League, Youth Urged to Pursue Sports Careers
  5. The Standard

    KUTRRH also collaborated with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Mount Kenya University and the National Cancer Institute of Kenya.

    Kenyan researcher wins Sh446m award for advancing oesophageal cancer diagnosis
  6. Capital News

    NAIROBI,Kenya May 19 -Mount Kenya University (MKU) has strengthened its international footprint after signing a landmark cooperation agreement with Chinese academic and technology institutions aimed at advancing digital education, cloud computing and skills training.

    MKU seals China partnerships to boost digital skills, drone training
  7. Citizen Digital

    Peerless MKU bags top honors in KUSF Nairobi North Conference League games By Moses Ngige May 19, 2026 02:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Mount Kenya University (MKU) once again stamped

    Peerless MKU bags top honors in KUSF Nairobi North Conference League games
  8. The Standard

    At the centre of the celebrations was Mount Kenya University, which emerged among the top-performing institutions after dominating in several disciplines and bagging prestigious institutional awards.MKU was named Best Private University, Best Host University and Most Punctual Uni

    Universities raise the bar in KUSF games
  9. The Standard

    e seeking international alliances capable of unlocking funding, research opportunities and technological advancement needed to sustain operations and improve academic quality.The latest institution to pursue an aggressive international expansion strategy is Mount Kenya University

    Universities turn to global partnerships amid funding crisis
  10. Citizen Digital

    MKU to partner with EACC in mobilising youth on Integrity Training By Moses Ngige May 11, 2026 05:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image showing Mount Kenya University.

    MKU to partner with EACC in mobilising youth on Integrity Training
  11. The Standard

    At the heart of the new partnership is Mount Kenya University (MKU), with institutions aimed at sharing the ambition to harness the energy, innovation, and demographic strength of Kenyan youth to combat corruption, a vice that continues to undermine governance and economic develo

    EACC partnering with universities to mobilise youth in integrity training

Sunday 31 May

  1. High Court nullifies Health Ministry's ban on oral health programme

    A High Court judge has quashed a directive by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to discontinue Mount Kenya University's Bachelor of Science in Oral Health programme, ruling that the Ministry of Health lacked authority to do so, with programme regulation falling exclusively under the Commission for University Education.

    31 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 29 May

  1. High Court quashes Health CS order to discontinue MKU oral health degree

    The High Court ruled that Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale lacked legal authority to order Mount Kenya University to discontinue its Bachelor of Science in Oral Health programme, finding that power to accredit and regulate university academic programmes rests exclusively with the Commission for University Education.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 21 May

  1. MKU wins multiple honours in KUSF Nairobi North conference

    Mount Kenya University emerged among top performers in Kenya Universities Sports Federation's Nairobi North Conference League, winning 10 championship titles across disciplines including basketball, woodball, taekwondo, and badminton, plus institutional awards including Best Private University and First Runners-Up Overall Winning University.

    21 May 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Kenyan researcher wins Sh446m award for cancer diagnosis advancement

    Prof George Njoroge at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital received the Greater Manchester Cancer Award 2026 alongside a UK team for advancing early detection of oesophageal cancer through a model combining community engagement, rapid pathology services, and genomic capacity.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Mount Kenya University signs China partnerships for digital skills training

    Mount Kenya University has signed a trilateral cooperation agreement with Zhejiang Post and Telecommunication College and Nanjing Zhongxing Xinyada Information Technology Co., Ltd. to advance digital education, cloud computing, and vocational skills training. The partnership, which builds on an earlier 2024 agreement with Xinyada, aims to deepen collaboration in digital learning, industry-academia integration, and sustainable development between China and Africa.

    19 May 2026 · Capital News

  2. Mount Kenya University dominates KUSF Nairobi North Conference League

    Mount Kenya University emerged as the top institution in the Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) Nairobi North Conference League after seven months of competition, winning ten championship titles across disciplines including 3x3 basketball, woodball, taekwondo, table tennis, karate, darts, and badminton, along with awards for best private university, best host university, and most punctual university.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Universities show growing competitiveness in KUSF games

    The just-concluded Kenya Universities Sports Federation Nairobi North Conference League has revealed growing competitiveness in university sports, with institutions using athletics to nurture talent and future careers. Kenyatta University emerged as the overall winning university, while Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology finished third and won the Most Disciplined University award.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 17 May

  1. Kenyan universities expand international partnerships to address funding gaps

    Both public and private universities in Kenya are increasingly pursuing foreign partnerships, donor-backed infrastructure projects, and international academic collaborations to survive mounting financial pressure from underfunding and declining government support. Mount Kenya University recently signed a trilateral cooperation agreement with Chinese institutions focusing on digital education, cloud computing, and staff and student exchanges.

    17 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 11 May

  1. Mount Kenya University partners with EACC on youth integrity training

    Mount Kenya University and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission have agreed to partner in leveraging young people's innovation and energy to foster a culture of integrity. The MKU Chairman said integrating integrity and ethics into the Competency-Based Curriculum at primary and secondary school levels would help nurture a conscious generation.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 6 May

  1. EACC partners with universities on youth integrity training

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is partnering with universities, including Mount Kenya University, to mobilise young people to champion integrity and ethical leadership through structured forums, academic programmes, and student-led engagements aimed at combating corruption.

    6 May 2026 · The Standard

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