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T he placement of the first batch of Government-sponsored stu-dents in private universities since

independenemarks a major milestone in Kenyas higher education sector.Mount Kenya University (MKU) attract-
ed the highest number of applications and admitted the bulk of the sponsored students in its September 2016
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ke MKU took in 1,126 (or more than 10 percent) of the 10,000 students sponpsored by the Government.
and subjects them to the same quality
standards.
He added: Qualified Kenyans train
in both public and private universities,
which should receive equal treatment.
A report by the Commission for Uni-
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Mount Kenya University receives
most applications, admits highest
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T he placement of the first batch of

Government-sponsored stu-dents in private

universities since independenemarks a major
milestone in Kenyas higher education sector.Mount
Kenya University (MKU) attract-ed the highest
number of applications and admitted the bulk of the
sponsored students in its September 2016 intake.
MKU took in 1,126 (or more than 10 percent) of
the 10,000 students sponpsored by the Government.
and subjects them to the same quality
standards.
He added: Qualified Kenyans train
in both public and private universities,
which should receive equal treatment.
A report by the Commission for Uni-
versity Education (CUE) recognises MKU
for supplementing government efforts
to provide education and equip learners
with competencies that enable them play
mr stanley Waudo a significant nation building role.
mku vice-chancelor CUE conducted an institutional qual-
ity audit at the MKU Thika Campus
between 15 and 17 November, 2016.
The university provides a conducive
Mount Kenya University receives environment and resources to enable stu-
dent(s) acquire desired academic goals,
most applications, admits highest observed CUE in the exit report.
number of students MKU Registrar Academic Affairs, Dr
Ronald Maathai, confirmed that all the

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Government-sponsored students were
admitted to the universitys main campus
in Thika town.
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sponsored stu-dents in private universities since

independenemarks a major milestone in Kenyas higher
education sector.Mount Kenya University (MKU)
attract-ed the highest number of applications and
admitted the bulk of the sponsored students in its
September 2016 intake.
MKU took in 1,126 (or more than 10 percent) of the
10,000 students sponpsored by the Government.
and subjects them to the same quality
standards.
He added: Qualified Kenyans train
in both public and private universities,
which should receive equal treatment.
A report by the Commission for Uni-
versity Education (CUE) recognises MKU
for supplementing government efforts
to provide education and equip learners
For these
students,
studying
MKU
meaning
any people remember 2016
for various reasons, but to

For these students,

a group of 1,126 students
who joined Mount Kenya
University (MKU) in September, the year

For
has a special meaning.
Thanks to sponsorship by the Govern-

studying
ment, which for many of them came
in the nick of time, they found an aca-
demic haven where they are now busy

these MKU meaning

pursuing their dreams.
This is the group sponsored by the
Government to pursue various degree
programmes at MKU. They are among
the 10,000 students from those who

student
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passed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary
EducationVDH(KCSE) in 2015 that the gov-
ernment, for the first time in the history any people remember 2016
of Kenya, placed in private universities in for various reasons, but to
the country. a group of 1,126 students
who joined Mount Kenya

s,
One of them is Victor Mungoni Kus-
imba. He is living his dream at MKU,
taking a course in dental technology.
Since his visit to a dentist as a young
boy, Victors passion has been locked
University (MKU) in September, the year
has a special meaning.
Thanks to sponsorship by the Govern-
ment, which for many of them came
in the nick of time, they found an aca-

studyin
on dentistry. But after completing Form
Four in 2015 with an impressive B+
score of 70 points, this dream appeared
to fade away after he failed to secure
admission into a public university to
study dentistry.
demic haven where they are now busy
pursuing their dreams.
This is the group sponsored by the
Government to pursue various degree
programmes at MKU. They are among

g
However, when the Government declared
it would sponsor 10,000 students to pri-
vate universities, he grabbed the chance
and applied to Mount Kenya University
for a course in Dental Technology. He
the 10,000 students from those who
passed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education (KCSE) in 2015 that the gov-
ernment, for the first time in the history
of Kenya, placed in private universities in

MKU
was admitted.
Linet Wairimu Mwangi was destined to
join MKU. Even before the Government
decided to sponsor 10,000 students to
private universities, she had applied to
join the university for a course in eco-
the country.
One of them is Victor Mungoni Kus-
imba. He is living his dream at MKU,
taking a course in dental technology.
Since his visit to a dentist as a young
boy, Victors passion has been locked
 COMMITTED
TO QUALITY
THROUGH
ISO
Treading the paths of success
for being MKU graduates
9001:2008
Certification The ISO
9001:2008 quality
management system (QMS)
has been a major boon to the
MKU. It has helped the
university to remain at the top
in offering services to clients
(students). It has also been
vital in the cultivation of
healthy relationships with
stakeholders owing to its COMMITTED
robust systems and procedures
which are regularly audited DURING ISO CRTIFICATE
PRESENTATION
TO QUALITY
every quarter of an year. MKU
has put in place modalities of THROUGH
transiting from ISO 9001:2008
to ISO 9001:2015 Certification ISO
by the end of 2017. This is
according to Professor Mwangi
Peter Wanderi, MKUs Director COMMITTED 9001:2008
of Quality Assurance, Linkages
and Partnerships. He reveals TO QUALITY Certification The ISO
that various accrediting bodies
have visited the university and THROUGH 9001:2008 quality
management system (QMS)
given positive feedback on its
academic status. A prime ISO has been a major boon to the
MKU. It has helped the
example is the Commission for
University Education that university to remain at the top
conducted an audit of the
universitys academic resources
9001:2008 in offering services to clients
(students). It has also been
and processes at the Main vital in the cultivation of
Campus in November 2016 Certification The ISO healthy relationships with
and at the campuses in 2015. 9001:2008 quality stakeholders owing to its
Prof Wanderi says the management system (QMS) robust systems and procedures
directorate uses partnerships has been a major boon to the which are regularly audited
as a means of benchmarking. MKU. It has helped the every quarter of an year. MKU
We have targeted international university to remain at the top has put in place modalities of
and local partners for in offering services to clients transiting from ISO 9001:2008
benchmarking with very (students). It has also been to ISO 9001:2015 Certification
positive results. A good vital in the cultivation of by the end of 2017. This is
example is our benchmarking healthy relationships with according to Professor Mwangi
with universities, he says. stakeholders owing to its Peter Wanderi, MKUs Director
According to him, the robust systems and procedures of Quality Assurance, Linkages
university has three objectives which are regularly audited and Partnerships. He reveals
for benchmarking: every quarter of an year. MKU that various accrediting bodies
has put in place modalities of have visited the university and
At MKU, quality assurance and transiting from ISO 9001:2008 given positive feedback on its
linkages are key Quality assurance to ISO 9001:2015 Certification academic status. A prime
and linkages are central tenets in by the end of 2017. This is example is the Commission for
all the services and processes at according to Professor Mwangi University Education that
Mount Kenya University. To Peter Wanderi, MKUs Director conducted an audit of the
support this commitment, the of Quality Assurance, Linkages universitys academic resources
University management instituted and Partnerships. He reveals and processes at the Main
the Directorate of Quality that various accrediting bodies Campus in November 2016
 Well done, Prof Gicharu
tells Dr Matiangi
Mount Kenya University Founder
and Chairman Prof Simon N.
Gicharu has commended efforts
of the education ministry in
rooting out examination cheating.
He praised Education Cabinet
Secretary Dr Fred Matiangi and
the Kenya National Examinations
Council (KNEC) fraternity for a job
well done in the 2016 national
examinations. He noted that the
CS has injected fresh energy and
incomparable zeal that promises
to bring about the needed
reforms. Cheating in exams has
far-reaching ramifications, said
Prof Gicharu in his address to the
11th Graduation congregation. He
warned that the multiplier effect
of exam cheating in the economy
is enormous.
DR ALFRED MATIANG"I
CS INTERIOR SECURITY
Well done, Prof Gicharu
tells Dr Matiangi
Mount Kenya University
Founder and Chairman Prof
Simon N. Gicharu has
commended efforts of the
education ministry in rooting
out examination cheating. He
praised Education Cabinet
Secretary Dr Fred Matiangi and
the Kenya National
Examinations Council (KNEC)
fraternity for a job well done in
the 2016 national examinations.
He noted that the CS has
injected fresh energy and
incomparable zeal that
FINALLY, A FULLY INTEGRATED DIGITAL LEARNING SYSTEM
ACQUIRES SHAPE
MKU Digital Varsity, the technology and digital hub
responsible for providing online and e-learning, has moved its
main offices from MKU Union Towers in Nairobi to the Main
Campus in Thika. This is to actualise the long-term dream of
the university management to fully integrate digital learning
and realise a target of 20,000 students in the next three years.
A majority of the universitys academic schools have made
their courses available on the digital learning platform. The
Digital Varsity exposes students to interactive technologies.
They interact with their online instructors and fellow students
through the Digital Platform, and submit their assignments and
CATs online. Lecturers mark and deliver results to the students
using the same system, which then archives all the details for
reference by the academic faculty. Students undertake courses
at their own pace and can read ahead or go back to some topics
at any time. The Digital Varsity has attracted students from
over 30 countries, who take their examinations through the
approved Kenyan Embassies. The university offers additional
students support through highly qualified academic and other
staff, who link up with the students online and provide
mentorship in every programme.
Finally, a fully integrated digital learning system acquires
shape
Learning Management System The university has provided an
interactive learning management system that effectively
supports e-learning. This provides for student-to-student
interactions, student-and-instructor interactions, and evaluation
of interaction.
Institutional, Technical and ICT Support Infrastructure MKU
has invested to ensure availability and adequacy of technical
and ICT infrastructure, and well trained technical support staff.
Institutional Organisational Structure The university has put in
place internal organisational structures to facilitate the
development, coordination, support and management of
electronically offered programmes.
Setting the right environment Preparation of Course Materials
There is a clear process of preparation of course materials and
instructional design, quality content and ease of delivery being
the ultimate objective. The Digital Varsity team trained more
than 80 faculty staff members from November 7-10, 2016 at
the main campus in Thika, and assigned them as module
writers and peer reviewers. They are fully equipped with the
necessary practical skills and knowledge on modules
development, review and delivery. They are in a good position
to implement the Distance and Institution Based Learning
(DIBL) from December 2016.
Self-Learning Materials (SLMs) The university has ensured
availability of self-learning materials to suit learners needs,
based on a clear layout and format as approved by the
university.
A customer care desk manned by qualified customer care
personnel connects with the students, receives and acts on
MKU Digital Varsity, the
technology and digital hub
Treading for
responsible the providing
paths of success
online
for being MKU graduates
and e-learning, has moved its
main offices from MKU Union
Towers in Nairobi to the Main
Campus in Thika. This is to
actualise the long-term dream of
the university management to
fully integrate digital learning
and realise a target of 20,000
students in the next three years.
A majority of the universitys
academic schools have made
their courses available on the
digital learning platform. The
Digital Varsity exposes students
to interactive technologies. They
interact with their online
instructors and fellow students
through the Digital Platform,
and submit their assignments
and CATs online. Lecturers
mark and deliver results to the
students using the same system,
which then archives all the
details for reference by the
academic faculty. Students
undertake courses at their own
pace and can read ahead or go
back to some topics at any time.
The Digital Varsity has attracted
students from over 30 countries,
who take their examinations
through the approved Kenyan
Embassies. The university offers
additional students support
through highly qualified
academic and other staff, who
link up with the students online
and provide mentorship in every
programme.
Finally, a fully integrated digital
learning system acquires shape
Learning Management System
The university has provided an
interactive learning management
system that effectively supports
e-learning. This provides for
student-to-student interactions,
student-and-instructor
interactions, and evaluation of
interaction.
Institutional, Technical and ICT
Support Infrastructure MKU has
MKU Digital Varsity, the
technology and digital hub
responsible for providing online
and e-learning, has moved its
main offices from MKU Union
Towers in Nairobi to the Main
Campus in Thika. This is to
actualise the long-term dream of
the university management to
fully integrate digital learning
and realise a target of 20,000
students in the next three years.
A majority of the universitys
academic schools have made
their courses available on the
digital learning platform. The
Digital Varsity exposes students
to interactive technologies. They
interact with their online
instructors and fellow students
through the Digital Platform,
and submit their assignments
and CATs online. Lecturers
mark and deliver results to the
students using the same system,
which then archives all the
details for reference by the
academic faculty. Students
undertake courses at their own
pace and can read ahead or go
back to some topics at any time.
The Digital Varsity has attracted
students from over 30 countries,
who take their examinations
through the approved Kenyan
Embassies. The university offers
additional students support
through highly qualified
academic and other staff, who
link up with the students online
and provide mentorship in every
programme.
Finally, a fully integrated digital
learning system acquires shape
Learning Management System
The university has provided an
interactive learning management
system that effectively supports
e-learning. This provides for
student-to-student interactions,
student-and-instructor
interactions, and evaluation of
interaction.
Institutional, Technical and ICT
Support Infrastructure MKU has
MKU Digital Varsity, the
technology and digital hub
responsible for providing online
and e-learning, has moved its
main offices from MKU Union
Towers in Nairobi to the Main
Campus in Thika. This is to
actualise the long-term dream of
the university management to
fully integrate digital learning
and realise a target of 20,000
students in the next three years.
A majority of the universitys
academic schools have made
their courses available on the
digital learning platform. The
Digital Varsity exposes students
to interactive technologies. They
interact with their online
instructors and fellow students
through the Digital Platform,
and submit their assignments
and CATs online. Lecturers
mark and deliver results to the
students using the same system,
which then archives all the
details for reference by the
academic faculty. Students
undertake courses at their own
pace and can read ahead or go
back to some topics at any time.
The Digital Varsity has attracted
students from over 30 countries,
who take their examinations
through the approved Kenyan
Embassies. The university offers
additional students support
through highly qualified
academic and other staff, who
link up with the students online
and provide mentorship in every
programme.
Finally, a fully integrated digital
learning system acquires shape
Learning Management System
The university has provided an
interactive learning management
system that effectively supports
e-learning. This provides for
student-to-student interactions,
student-and-instructor
interactions, and evaluation of
interaction.
Institutional, Technical and ICT
 COMMITTED
TO QUALITY
THROUGH
ISO
9001:2008
Certification The ISO
9001:2008 quality
management system (QMS)
has been a major boon to the
MKU. It has helped the
university to remain at the top
in offering services to clients
(students). It has also been
vital in the cultivation of
healthy relationships with
stakeholders owing to its
robust systems and procedures
which are regularly audited
every quarter of an year. MKU
has put in place modalities of
transiting from ISO 9001:2008
to ISO 9001:2015 Certification
by the end of 2017. This is
according to Professor Mwangi
Peter Wanderi, MKUs Director
of Quality Assurance, Linkages
and Partnerships. He reveals
that various accrediting bodies
have visited the university and
given positive feedback on its
academic status. A prime
example is the Commission for
University Education that
conducted an audit of the
universitys academic resources
and processes at the Main
Campus in November 2016
and at the campuses in 2015.
Prof Wanderi says the
directorate uses partnerships
as a means of benchmarking.
We have targeted international
and local partners for
benchmarking with very
positive results. A good
example is our benchmarking
with universities, he says.
According to him, the
university has three objectives
for benchmarking:
At MKU, quality assurance and
linkages are key Quality assurance
and linkages are central tenets in
all the services and processes at
Mount Kenya University. To
support this commitment, the
University management instituted
the Directorate of Quality
Assurance and Linkages. It is
headed by Professor Mwangi Peter
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 About Us

The School of Law (SoL) was established in 2009 and was granted provisional accreditation in 2011.
Mount Kenya University School of Law seeks to contribute to the training of competent lawyers
equipped with the necessary skills needed to achieve that aim, inter alia with knowledge of both
national and international laws. The student population is supported by a strong cadre of qualified
teaching and non-teaching staff dedicated to making Mount Kenya University School of Law, the model
School of Law in this region. The graduates from the programme, as practitioners, can work in
government, inter-governmental, non-governmental organizations and private practice. Plans are at an
advanced stage to launch the Master of Laws degree (LL.M). The LL.M is expected to offer
specializations in the fields of Sports Law, Governance and Rule of Law, International Law, Intellectual
Property Law, International Business Law and Health Law. The School has benefited from the MKU
dominance in ICT and has integrated ICT into its learning processes.

The SoL has immense facilities that anchor its program, staff and students .To this end, the School has
State of the art Library, reading area, ICT facilities ,prayer rooms for diverse religious groups, moot
court ,Online research Journals, among other academic and quasi academic facilities. The Moot Court
has a capacity of 100 people.

The School runs a Mount Kenya University Law Journal which is peer-reviewed and recognized
internationally. This journal welcomes topic articles on any aspect of Law. All contributions to the
journal are subjected to at least two peer-reviews. Only those recommended for publication are indeed
printed in the journal.

The LLB Programme seeks to equip learners with broad based skills and knowledge that is applicable
both to Kenya and the International legal arena.

Vision
To be a global centre of academic excellence in International and Development Law.

Mission
To advance research and training in International and Development Law for sustainable prosperity. To
inculcate in our graduates ethical values, practical and substantive legal knowledge to influence global
development.
Core Values
Our core values are quality and relevance, commitment, collegiality, innovation and creativity.

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