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Mount Kenya University

Also known as: MKU

Mount Kenya University — private Kenyan university appearing in coverage of governance, sports, international partnerships, and academic programmes.

2026-05-062026-07-19
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  1. May 2026

  2. 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
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Environment and Lands Court dismisses seven-year property dispute

The News

The Environment and Lands Court dismissed a case filed by five individuals and a company against Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Turkana University College, and Mount Kenya University over a 100-meter stretch of land. Justice Christopher Nzili ruled that the plaintiffs failed to prove they were the original allotees and did not demonstrate they had sought to reduce the universities' land titles or prove fraud in the title acquisition.

15 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Environment and Lands Court dismisses seven-year property dispute

    The Environment and Lands Court dismissed a case filed by five individuals and a company against Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Turkana University College, and Mount Kenya University over a 100-meter stretch of land. Justice Christopher Nzili ruled that the plaintiffs failed to prove they were the original allotees and did not demonstrate they had sought to reduce the universities' land titles or prove fraud in the title acquisition.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. University of Nairobi awaits law school licence renewal

    The University of Nairobi and seven other universities are awaiting renewal of their licences to offer law programmes, as the Council of Legal Education continues evaluating their applications under the Legal Education Act.

    8 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. University of Nairobi and eight law schools await licence renewal

    Multiple universities, including the University of Nairobi, are awaiting renewal of their licences to offer legal education programmes after the Council of Legal Education listed their applications as still under consideration. According to the Council's CEO, the affected institutions have submitted applications but the Council is yet to conclude the evaluation process required under the Legal Education Act.

    7 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 5 July

  1. Universities must strengthen governance to compete in AI era

    Speaking at an international conference on university leadership, Mount Kenya University's Pro-Chancellor said universities can no longer rely solely on academic excellence but must strengthen governance and leadership to remain globally competitive, financially sustainable and relevant amid artificial intelligence, shrinking public funding and rising accountability demands.

    5 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. African universities reshape governance amid AI and funding pressures

    University leaders convening at Lancaster University say African institutions must shift governance systems from compliance-focused oversight to strategic stewardship to address artificial intelligence disruption, tightening budgets, rising accountability demands, and intensifying student competition. Governing councils need strengthened capacity in technology, finance, risk management and legal oversight, and should explore income diversification through research commercialisation, industry partnerships and endowment building.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Kenyan university students win awards for global innovation

    Kenyan universities are increasingly gaining recognition on the global innovation map, with students and researchers earning award-winning solutions in technology, health, and engineering. Mount Kenya University students won at the Wege Prize 2026 in Michigan, competing against 87 teams from more than 30 countries with their EcoScrubber invention, a hybrid emission control and carbon-capture system.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 19 June

  1. University of Nairobi leads 2026 Kenyan university rankings

    According to uniRank's 2026 Kenyan University Rankings, the University of Nairobi has secured the top spot, followed by Strathmore University, the leading private institution. The rankings evaluated 69 chartered and accredited higher-education institutions using web intelligence metrics measuring independent web presence and popularity.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya's universities show stronger online presence in 2026 rankings

    The 2026 Kenyan University Rankings assessed 69 chartered and accredited universities on digital visibility and online influence rather than academic performance, with University of Nairobi retaining the top position and Strathmore University leading private institutions in second place overall.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 12 June

  1. EACC launches ethics club at university to combat youth corruption

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has challenged students to reject corruption and dishonesty at the launch of an Ethics and Integrity Club at Mount Kenya University, citing growing acceptance of unethical practices among young people including tax evasion, fake certificates, and plagiarism.

    12 June 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 11 June

  1. EACC urges university students to lead anti-corruption efforts

    Anti-graft officials have challenged university students to champion ethical leadership and reject corruption, academic fraud, and dishonesty. The Ethics and Integrity club was launched at Mount Kenya University as part of efforts to nurture integrity among young people and build a country where qualifications are earned and leadership is guided by honesty.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Communities tackle menstrual stigma to keep girls in school

    Concerns over lack of access to sanitary products, inadequate menstrual health information, and cultural stigma have contributed to school absenteeism among girls. Universities, churches, NGOs and community groups are now conducting awareness walks, school outreach programmes and sanitary pad distribution drives across several counties to address menstrual health and keep girls in school.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard →

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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