MKU Continues to Shine in Sports, Creative Arts
Mount Kenya University (MKU) Vice Chancellor Prof Deogratius Jaganyi has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to nurturing all-rounded graduates through strong support for sports and creative arts.
Speaking during the university’s 28th Graduation Ceremony at the Graduation Pavilion in Thika, Prof Jaganyi said co-curricular activities play a pivotal role in complementing academic excellence.
“There is a strong, positive correlation between academic excellence and physical co-curricular activities,”
he said, noting that the programmes enhance concentration, memory, discipline and time management among students.
He praised the MKU Board of Directors for sustained investment in student talent development, including the purchase of a Scania Marcopolo bus, new sports equipment and creative arts gear.
Prof Jaganyi highlighted the university’s recent milestones, among them emerging the best private university overall at the 97th Kenya National Music Festivals, and presenting top performances at the East Africa Music, Dance and Drama Festival (EAMDD) in Kampala.
“Our tennis team also showcased great performance by finishing second overall at the FASU tennis championship hosted here at MKU,”
he noted.
MKU was also crowned overall winner at the 2025 KUSF National Athletics Championship, and continued its collaboration with the Kenya Society for the Blind in a charity hike at Mount Longonot. A colourful Culture Week across all campuses culminated in the crowning of Mr and Miss MKU.
MKU founder and Board of Directors chairman, Prof Simon Gicharu, praised students who have excelled in sports and creative arts, including those now serving in national teams and the Kenya Defence Forces.
“Co-curricular activities are a vital part of university education worldwide. Leading universities are giants both in academics and in talent development,”
he said.
Prof Gicharu also cited MKU’s international partnerships with Germany’s Hochschule Koblenz and AG-Career Hub, which have enabled 54 nursing apprentices to transition to Germany so far.
“The mobility agreement between Kenya and Germany has created a conducive environment for our apprenticeship programme,”
he added, noting that the fifth cohort departs in March 2026.
Chief guest CPA Dr Aurelia Rono, Principal Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs, congratulated the graduands and commended MKU’s student-centred governance model under MKUSA.
“You are not just moulding leaders; you are simulating responsible, diplomatic and consultative processes essential for peace and harmony in Kenya,”
Dr Rono said.
The ceremony, themed From Knowledge to Nation-Building, brought together thousands of graduands, parents, education stakeholders and national leaders to celebrate the culmination of a transformative academic journey.
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