Mount Kenya University Newsletter: Issue no. 004

Abstract

Mount Kenya University has sought accreditation in the United States of America in a bid to get international exposure for its students and faculty. The university, which is fully accredited in East Africa has an existing partnership agreement with University of Cincinnati. It has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Xavier University, another top University in USA. Board of Trustees Chairman Simon Gicharu signed the MoU on behalf of MKU while Dr Scott A. Chadwick, the Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Xavier University signed on behalf of his University. The MoU will open the gates for the two institutions to collaborate in student exchange and immersion programmes; the development and advancement of online and distance education for students of both universities; the creation and advancement of academic programmes in entrepreneurship and innovation. The other areas of collaboration will include: ……...