MKU Eldoret Campus is located along Ronald Ngala Street next to Khethias Supermarket On 26th January, 2011, His Excellency, Hon. ii. iii. iv. v.
The idea to establish Mount Kenya University (MKU) dates back to 1996 when the precursor of the university, Thika Institute of Technology (TIT), was founded as a computer Outreach programme by Mr. Simon Gicharu and Madam Jane Nyutu
In the year 2000, TIT developed into a tertiary college. In the same year the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology granted full registration to TIT. In order t
o be relevant to training needs of the society, TIT initiated training programmes in paramedics, information technology, business / entrepreneurship. In 2005, TIT became the first private institution in Kenya to train pharmaceutical technologists. In 2006, the Commission for Higher Education (CHE) validated TIT programmes and approved collaboration between TIT and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, JKUAT to offer diploma and degree programmes. The collaboration provided opportunities to the founders of TIT to, gain valuable experience on management of teaching degree programmes. The institute, TIT continued to work closely with the Commission for Higher Education in line with the stipulated guidelines for establishing a privately funded university. In May, 2008 the Commission after verifying all available academic resources as stipulated in the guidelines of establishing a privately funded university (1989 rules) allowed establishment of Mount Kenya University. At the establishment time, the university had two CHE approved programmes namely, Bachelor of Business Information Technology and Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science. Mwai Kibaki C.G.H, M.P., President and Commander in Chief of the Defence Forces of the Republic of Kenya awarded the University a Charter. Academic programmes offered at Mount Kenya University are innovative and responsive to societal needs. The programmes address the changing technological / scientific needs of the country by equipping learners with competencies in health, education, information communication technology, nutrition and engineering among others. Development of academic programmes is underpinned with appropriate evidence obtained through stakeholders’ participation and guided by the 2008 – 2018 university strategic plan. All the university professional programmes such as pharmacy, medical laboratory, clinical medicine, education and law are recognized by respective regulatory bodies such as Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board, Clinical Officers Council of Kenya, Teachers Service Commission and Council for Legal Education. In summary Mount Kenya University has Doctor of Philosophy degrees, Masters, Bachelors, Diploma and Certificate Programmes as stated in the current Schools Prospectus
0.1.2 The mandate of the University includes:-
a) To provide direct or in collaboration with other institutions of higher education and training facilities including scientific, technological and professional education and for research and community service. b) To provide academic programmes, promote and conduct research and innovation, and provide ancillary service. c) To provide human and financial resource for teaching, training and research. d) To determine who may teach, what may be taught and how it may be taught in accordance with its education and training, philosophy and objectives. e) To conduct examinations for and to confer/award degrees diplomas, certificates and other awards. Subject to the provisions of the Charter, Mount Kenya University shall have powers to:
i. Confer the Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate and other degrees as may be provided for in the Statutes. Grant Diplomas, Certificates and other related award. Confer Honorary Degrees or Academic/Service Distinction awards which the University may wish to confer upon a person or persons who have rendered distinguished services in the advancement of knowledge or who have otherwise rendered themselves worth of such degrees or awards. Withdraw or revoke any degree, diploma, certificate, or other award, provided for in the Statutes, and already awarded, granted or conferred to a person or persons. Graduation ceremonies shall be officiated by the chancellor, or his/her designated appointee. f) Award fellowships, scholarships, bursaries and prizes and make other awards which the university may consider necessary or desirable and as may be prescribed in the statutes. g) The University may establish campuses, constituent campuses, centers, colleges, schools, and departments to offer education and training programmes of instruction consistent with its mission, philosophy and objectives.
06/05/2026
Finance Literacy Series – Part One
Ready to take control of your finances?
Join us for an insightful session on:
Spend Smarter, Owe Less: Practical Budgeting and Debt Management
Learn practical strategies to manage your money better, reduce debt, and build a stronger financial future.
Featuring Lydia Nyawira, a highly sort after Senior Financial Advisor.
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your financial confidence.
06/05/2026
MKU Partners with Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission(EACC) to Promote Integrity Among Youth:
Mount Kenya University on 5th May, 2026 entered into a strategic partnership with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), aimed at leveraging the innovation, creativity and energy of young people to foster a strong culture of integrity and ethical leadership across the country.
Speaking during the engagement, MKU Founder and Chairman, Prof. Simon Gicharu, commended EACC’s evolving approach, noting a positive shift toward preventive measures such as integrity training and awareness creation, rather than focusing solely on enforcement. He emphasized the importance of embedding ethics and integrity within the education system, particularly through Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), where values can be instilled at an early age.
Gain practical strategies to grow, adapt, and succeed in today’s dynamic world from a very seasoned speaker
26/04/2026
Crowned at the London Marathon 🏆
A powerful reminder that champions rise from environments that believe in greatness.
At Mount Kenya University, Eldoret Campus, we’re proud to be right in the midst where champions are made, supporting talent and shaping futures.
Congratulations Champ!
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Are you working on a start-up or spin-off project with the potential to solve real-world challenges?
The AGEA Start-up Lab 2026 is now open for applications.
Organised by the African German Entrepreneurship Academy (AGEA), the programme supports early-stage founders developing science-based or technology-driven start-ups.
Participants will benefit from:
• Intensive training in investment readiness
• Personalised coaching from experienced mentors and industry experts
• Opportunities for funding support
• Exposure to international innovation and investor networks
What if one decision today could change everything?
Step into your future with Mount Kenya University where flexible learning meets real-world skills and accredited programs that actually move you forward.
No pressure, just an opportunity you don’t want to miss.
22/04/2026
Mount Kigali University & JKUAT forge landmark academic collaboration:
Mount Kigali University (MKU), Rwanda, has unveiled a landmark academic collaboration with Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) aimed at strengthening training in industrial and applied research.
The partnership will see the two institutions implement joint academic programmes, collaborative research initiatives, and faculty and student exchange programmes.
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