… Mount Kenya University Council Chair Dr Vincent Gaitho said universities must rethink governance structures to remain viable in a rapidly changing higher education landscape shaped by financial pressure and technological disruption.He said governing councils must move beyond rout …
… Recent successes in the United States and China have highlighted a new generation of African innovators whose ideas are shaping responses to global challenges.Mount Kenya University (MKU), whose student innovators earned international recognition at the Wege Prize 2026 held in Gr …
UoN, Strathmore, MKU lead the pack in fresh 2026 university rankings By Kenneth Gachie June 19, 2026 03:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The Mount Kenya University entrance. …
… Strathmore’s strong showing reflects the growing influence of private universities in shaping Kenya’s higher education landscape, alongside institutions such as Mount Kenya University (4th) and USIU-Africa (6th), which remain firmly in the national top bracket. …
… The call came during the launch of the Ethics and Integrity club at Mount Kenya University (MKU), an initiative aimed at nurturing ethical leadership among young people. …
… One such initiative was led by Mount Kenya University’s College of Health Sciences at Kaharo Girls High School in Murang’a County, where students, alumni and staff combined career mentorship with menstrual health education. …
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. …
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. …
Kenneth Mwiti Kiogora, formerly a Second Clerk Assistant at Kiambu County Assembly, and Daniel Mukoya Olando, formerly employed by Kenya Airports Authority, have been charged with using forged academic certificates to secure jobs and fraudulently earn Sh6.28 million in salaries. Mwiti allegedly used a forged KCSE certificate to gain employment between August 31, 2016 and May 12, 2025.
Kenneth Mwiti Kiogora, formerly a Second Clerk Assistant at Kiambu County Assembly, and Daniel Mukoya Olando, formerly employed by Kenya Airports Authority, have been charged with using forged academic certificates to secure jobs and fraudulently earn Sh6.28 million in salaries. Mwiti allegedly used a forged KCSE certificate to gain employment between August 31, 2016 and May 12, 2025.
An opinion piece argues that Kenyan politics has become overly dependent on cash handouts and material assistance, with social media amplifying the visibility and immediacy of such political contributions over substantive legislative work or policy development, raising questions ahead of the 2027 general election.
Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation CEO Dr Rose Mkalama was named CEO of the Year at the second East Africa Leadership Awards for her leadership in advancing the Last Mile Connectivity Programme, which has expanded electricity access across Kenya's 290 constituencies.
According to the 2025 University Statistics Report by the Commission for University Education, Mount Kenya University has emerged as Kenya's leading university by student enrolment with 49,294 students, followed by the University of Nairobi with 45,526 students. Universities are expanding programmes and strengthening innovation to meet growing demand for higher education.
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa's lawyers have demanded Ksh.100 million in damages from the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) over publications concerning his academic credentials at JKUAT, with a demand that all related publications be removed from social media within two hours.
The Standard editorial calls for proper verification of Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa's academic credentials, noting JKUAT's claim that he was not a student and the disputed engineering degree is not genuine, while Barasa denies the degree and says his qualifications are from Mount Kenya University and other institutions. The editorial argues the matter should be settled through authoritative verification by universities, professional bodies, and government agencies, not political debate.
Mount Kenya University Council Chairman Dr. Vincent Gaitho has urged graduates to rethink employment approaches and explore entrepreneurship and self-employment rather than relying solely on traditional white-collar jobs. He also called on government, private sector, and financial institutions to expand employment and business support opportunities for youth entering the workforce.
Samuel Asati, 27, is a KCB and Kenya Sevens scrumhalf who has built a career on skill despite standing 5'6". The Kisii-born player began his rugby journey at Muthaiga Primary School in 2012 and has developed into a familiar face in the Kenya Sevens setup.
Health professionals and education stakeholders are pushing to make oral health education and prevention part of everyday school life, arguing that schools provide an important platform for children to develop good hygiene habits, prevent dental diseases, and transfer health messages to families. The Oral Health Association of Kenya (OHAK) conducted an outreach at Mirera Comprehensive School in Naivasha as part of its 32nd Annual Scientific Conference, during which officials urged the public to seek treatment only from registered and licensed practitioners.
The PUBG Mobile National Championship Kenya 2026 brought 16 top teams to Mount Kenya University for competition with a US$3,000 prize pool and a pathway to the global PMGO 2026 championship. Infinix served as exclusive partner and official gaming phone of the event, offering fans an interactive experience zone.
RESCUE Esports won the PUBG MOBILE National Championship Kenya 2026, held on 21-22 August, defeating 15 other teams. The top three teams have qualified for the PMGO Africa Regional Final, a continental competition with a USD 14,000 prize pool.
Kenya's universities are competing at the 98th Kenya National Music Festival in Bungoma County, held from August 7 to 14, showcasing musical excellence, cultural heritage and artistic creativity under the theme "Enhancing the Creative Economy through Knowledge, Skills and Artistic Production for Sustainable Development." Institutions including Kabarak University and Mount Kenya University are performing various musical pieces and competing for the national crown.
Former Kenya Wildlife Service Director Julius Kipngetich has urged the government and education stakeholders to address stark inequalities in school access, noting that only about 14 per cent of children in northern Kenya complete secondary school and that many never reach that level, while the average Kenyan spends only about eight years in school.
Hannah Wambui Maura, a former Deputy Director of Audit at the Office of the Auditor General, has been charged with using a forged Mount Kenya University degree certificate to secure employment and receive more than Ksh.28.4 million in salaries between February 2013 and May 2024.
Hannah Wambui Mwaura, a former Deputy Director at the Office of the Auditor-General, has been charged with using a forged Bachelor of Commerce degree from Mount Kenya University to secure employment and fraudulently earning Sh28.4 million in salaries between February 2013 and May 2024. She pleaded not guilty to five counts of corruption and forgery-related charges.
Kenya's national team returned from the 10th World Woodball Championship in Perlis, Malaysia (July 24–29, 2026) with one silver and six bronze medals, including a silver in men's fairway doubles after a penalty shootout loss to Indonesia. The performance reflects the country's growing stature in the sport.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.