Category: Education

By James Wakahiu editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Mount Kenya University (MKU) led the pack in the KUSF conference and won the Private University award, Best host University award, Most punctual University and 1st runners up winning University overall. Kenyatta University emerged the overall winners, winning the best public University award while Jomo Kenyatta University finished 2nd runners up best university…

By James Wakahiu editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Vice Chancellors of Mount Kigali University and Mount Kenya University laud theInter-Universities Council of East Africa for organizing three-day Kigalievent to discuss pertinent issueThe Inter-Universities Council of East Africa’s (IUCEA’s) biennialAcademia-Public-Private Partnership Forum (APPPF) has earned thepraise of the vice-chancellors of two regional universities. The latestedition, the 13th APPPF, took place…

Photo/Dr Vincent Gaitho, chair Education sector at KEPSA and Chairman university council, MKU By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU)’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Deogratius Jaganyi,   has been honoured with a Certificate of Appreciation for the institution’s active participation in the 13th Academia Public-Private Partnership Forum and Exhibition (APPPF) held in Kigali, Rwanda from March 12 to…

MKU Vice- Chancellor Prof Deogratius Jaganyi (centre) receives a Certificate of Appreciation for Participation in the 13th Academia Public- Private Partnership Forum & Exhibition held in Kigali, Rwanda and organised by the Inter- Universities Council of East Africa from 12th- 14th March, 2025. With him are Prof. Idris Rai (left) – Deputy Executive Secretary, IUCEA…

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjoural.co.ke Commission for University Education (CUE) has disclosed that at least 15 universities and colleges are operating illegally in Kenya. They have been found to offer degree and postgraduate diploma programs without official authorisation from the commission. The commission indicates that 35 public universities and 28 private universities are allowed to operate…

Photo/Prof Simon Gicharu, Founder and Chairman, MKU By James Wakahiu editor@themountainjournal.co.keMount Kenya University (MKU) has been ranked the fifth-best university in Kenya, 72 nd inAfrica and 3,203rd out of 14, 131 colleges globally in the 2025 rankings. The ranking, based onresearch output, non-academic reputation and the impact of notable alumni, highlights MKU’sstrong academic presence in…

Mount Kigali University (Rwanda) Students of Law gift Lady Justice Njoki Ndung’u, a Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya (center) with a Rwandwese traditional outfit after they visited the Supreme Court of Kenya. The Judge lectured them on the jurisdiction, roles, and key jurisprudence developed by the Supreme Court. PHOTO; COURTESY By James Wakahiu…

 Photo/Dr. Vincent Gichuru Gaitho By James Wakahiu The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), in collaboration with the East African Business Council (EABC), is organizing a major conference on collaborations between the private sector, governments and universities in the region.     The 13th Academia-Public Private Partnership Forum (APPPF)-2025 is scheduled to take place from March…

Dr Mercyline Kamande, Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics & Research Affairs at MKU, officially inaugurated the inaugural Research and Innovation Conference 2025 at MKU Mombasa campus on February 25, 2025.  The theme was “Research, Entrepreneurship and Innovation for a Resilient Blue Economy”. Photo. BY James Wakahiu   By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) has hosted…

MKU DVC Dr  Mercyline Kamande presents a gift to Elegant Credit Ltd MD,Harrison Mutegi after the conclusion of a day long Symposium on Business opportunities for SMEs at the Mwai Kibaki Convention Center in Thika Town yesterday. Dr Harrison Kinyua Mutegi was the Chief guest. Photos By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) is exploring strategies…