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University students challenged to lead Kenya’s anti-corruption fight.

As Mount Kenya University introduces a common unit on ethics,integrity and responsible citizenship to strengthen value-basededucation By James Wakahiu Students in universities and colleges have been challenged to rejectcorruption, dishonesty, and academic fraud, and instead embraceIntegrity as a foundation for national transformation.Speaking during the launch of the Ethics and Integrity Clubat Mount Kenya University (MKU),…

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Reshuffle in the education and tourism docket as unrest in secondary schools raises concerns

Bonnie3 months ago3 months ago01 mins

The Mountain Journal The Education Principal Secretary Prof Julius Bitok has been transferred to the department of tourism barely days after he pleaded with the senior school principals to negotiate with defiant learners when they would sit for their examinations. The transfer effected by the Head of the Public Service, Felix Kosei, was reported after…

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Unrest: Less than 200 schools affected, education team informs DP Kindiki

Bonnie3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

The Mountain Journal The Government is taking measures to address the recent cases of unrest in a few senior schools that have resulted in loss of lives, destruction of property, and disruption of learning activities. Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki noted that out of 9,500 schools countrywide, of which 3,200 are boarding schools, less than…

MKU fraternity inspires secondary school girls via mentorship and menstrual health awareness

Bonnie3 months ago3 months ago09 mins

Students from Kaharo Girls High School, Murang’a county, cheer their guests from MKU College of Health Sciences after a mentorship forum on careers and menstrual health awareness at the school last weekend. The 700 girls also received free packets of sanitary pads on the celebration of World Menstrual Day. PHOTO: Courtesy By James Wakahiu In…

Ndindi calls for a review of education calander as a way to end schools unrest

Bonnie3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

The Mountain Journal Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has stirred controversy on a proposal to review the school calendar to allow two half term breaks in the second term in a way to reduce unrest related to the students. The MP said the Ministry concerned should consider introducing the two holiday breaks followed by a visiting…

Reprieve for over 200 MKU students as Court quashes CS order to stop oral health degrees

Bonnie3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

By James Wakahiu Celebrations rocked Mount Kenya University after the High Court quashed a directive by Health Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale to discontinue about 225 students from pursuing Bachelor of Science in Oral Health programme. In a judgment delivered by Justice William Musyoka, the Milimani High Court ruled that Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale acted…

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Mount Kenya University Roars to Top Honors in Nairobi North Conference League

Bonnie4 months ago4 months ago15 mins

Photo/ Mount Kenya University men’s team captains pose with trophies won at the Kenya University sport’s Nairobi North conference league awards ceremony. By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) has once again demonstrated its sporting excellence, emerging as one of the standout institutions at the Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) Nairobi North Conference League. In…

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MKU signs landmark trilateral cooperation deal with Chinese college and ICT company

Bonnie4 months ago4 months ago19 mins

Photo/The MKU team led by Vice Chancellor, Prof Deogratius Jaganyi (centre) during a tour of Zhejiang Post and Telecommunication College in China. Photo: Courtesy By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) has taken a major step in expanding its international academic and industry footprint following the signing of a transformative trilateral cooperation agreement with a…

MKU in a pact with EACC to partner leveraging on the innovation and energy of young people to foster a culture of integrity.

Bonnie4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

Photo/Mount Kenya University Chairman and Founder Simon Gicharu with Dr. Monica Wanjiru Muiru, Vice Chairperson of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (center) during a visit by the EACC delegation to MKU.Also present were Dr. Susan Kinyeki, {left}, MKU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Deogratius Jaganyi, and EACC Commissioner Colonel Alfred Mshimba.{right}. The visit marked the launch of a…

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School heads complain little capitation

Bonnie4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

The Mountain Journal There is an outcry in secondary schools upon revelation that the government remitted Sh 4,766 per student in the capitation, for second term, instead of the expected Sh 6,720 (30 percent). In the Sh 23.4 billion remittance, the secondary school principals say they expected more resources to cover the previous arrears that…