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MKU fetes record number of new graduates at Thika campusPartnerships, innovation and research remains key focus of university

By James WakahiuMount Kenya University (MKU) has held its largest graduationceremony ever in Thika town that saw 7,974 students feted, the highestnumber over 14 graduations held in the last seven years.Vice chancellor Prof Deogratius Jaganyi said the achievement was aresult of the culmination of a well-orchestrated journey of planning,execution, and relentless improvement. He praised the…

MKU to offer maritime courses in Malindi, says Gicharu

Bonnie2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

The Mountain Journal Mount Kenya University (MKU) will establish Malindi Maritime Academy in the provision to achieve standards of training and certification in the profession. MKU chairman Prof Simon Gicharu said the institution will be the first kind of the academy established in Malindi. The institution, he said, will end Kenyans flying to study in…

Assembly to interrogate education intervention programme

Bonnie2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

The Mountain Journal Murang’a County Government has ordered for investigations on the Nyota Zetu Programme following fears the list has been doctored. The programme is under probe by the county assembly after an audit in January revealed there are 2,750 students under the support of the programme reflecting an excess of 1,210 beneficiaries. On Monday,…

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Mang’u tops Maths contest as experts tip students on how to master subject

The Mountain Journal4 years ago4 months ago010 mins

By James Wakahiu Photo/Mang’u High School fraternity led by their Chief Principal, John Kuria (2nd right) displays the trophy which they scooped after emerging at the top of the Mang’u National Mathematics Contest Senior Boys Category. Prof Gachuhi Waititu from Jkuat (3rd left) was the Chief Guest. By James Wakahiu Mang’u High School students…

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Murang’a: KCPE 2020 analysis

The Mountain Journal5 years ago4 months ago02 mins

By The Mountain Journal A private school in Gatanga sub-county has been ranked the worst performer in the last year KCPE. Gathaithi Sunrise Academy clocked a mean grade of 164.22 that reflected a decline from the previous of 205. Other public-run schools in the list of poor performers are Kariara 168.64, Thungururu 179.32, Kiiri 181.03, …