Mount Kenya University

Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a Chartered University focused on holistic education with an extensive presence across East Africa. The main campus is located in Thika, Kenya, approximately 45 kilometers from Nairobi, with 14 campuses and centers in Kenya and additional facilities in Rwanda, Uganda, Somaliland, Burundi, and Puntland. The university operates through three institutes (Equip Africa Institute, Institute of Security, Justice and Ethics, Institute of Films, Performing and Creative Arts), one college (Equip Africa College of Health Sciences), and 13 schools covering diverse fields from Medical Sciences to Business. Programs are accredited by multiple professional bodies, and the institution offers various study modes including Regular, Part-time, and Open Distance and electronic Learning (ODeL). MKU is ISO 9001:2015 certified and maintains memberships in prestigious organizations including the Inter-University Council for East Africa and Association of Commonwealth Universities. The university has established over 50 partnerships with international institutions and is governed by a Management Board for policy implementation and a Senate for academic matters. Their programs accommodate both government-sponsored and self-sponsored students, emphasizing innovative and responsive academic offerings aligned with national and international needs.