Isaac Kuria

In the spirit of the festive season, MNUC Principal Prof. Zipporah Ng'ang'a was honored with a courtesy visit from the KCB Branch Manager. During the visit, the Branch Manager presented a thoughtful holiday gift as a token of appreciation for the fruitful partnership and collaboration shared throughout the year. This gesture reflects the strong relationship between the institution and KCB, built on mutual trust and shared goals. The Principal expressed gratitude for the kind gesture and acknowledged the significant contributions KCB has made towards supporting various institutional initiatives. As both parties look forward to the new year, this visit further strengthens [...]

Mama Ngina University College joins the rest of the world in observing the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a campaign that aims to raise awareness and mobilize action to end all forms of violence against women and girls from November 25 th to December 10 th every year. This year the campaign draws attention to the alarming escalation of violence against women under the theme, “Every 11 Minutes, one woman is killed and “UNITE to End Violence against Women.” As we kick off the 16 days of activism we advocate for a world free of Gender Based Violence. #EndGBV [...]

On Sunday, November 17th, 2024, MNUC came together to celebrate the Interdenominational Prayer Day, led by our Muslim brothers. The occasion brought together inspiring guest speakers from the Christian Union, Catholic Church, Seventh-day Adventist Church, and Islam, each sharing profound messages rooted in the concept of ihsan—the pursuit of excellence, purpose, and integrity in all that we do. Their words encouraged us to listen to our conscience, act courageously for the benefit of others, and unite in the pursuit of shared goals with compassion and humility. This celebration reminded us that by embracing these values, we not only nourish our souls [...]

    Mama Ngina University College is represented by Dr. Makiya Ratemo (Ag. Dean SPAS) and Mohamed Ali (PSC Intern) in a week-long Incubation Leadership and Innovation Management Program for universities in the East African Community (EAC). Other universities represented include Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Embu University, Open University of Kenya, Moi University and Meru University among others. The training is taking place at the E4IMPACT Accelerator, located in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya between 18th November 2024 and 22nd November 2024. The week-long training ends with a benchmarking visit to the regional ecosystem. The aim of the program is [...]

From 12 - 15 November 2024, MNUC Student Governing Council (SGC) Intensive Induction Workshop was happening at the Kenya School of Government (KSG). This program is a vital step in preparing University Leaders to effectively serve and represent the student body. We are confident that this workshop will empower MNUC SGC to better advocate for student interests and contribute to a vibrant University experience. SAMNUC Congress Inducted On Monday, the 18th of November 2024, the SAMNUC Congress was officially inducted into their roles and the University College Systems at the New Rain Resort in Kenyatta Road. The induction aimed to enhance [...]

From November 6th to 8th, Cloud Developers from Konza Technopolis were training MNUC ICT professionals on Learning Management System (LMS) in order to facilitate Open, Distance and e-Learning. The training involved preparing system administrators and support personnel for the system’s deployment and ongoing usage. Initially, Virtual Private Server resources from Konza Data Center had been identified to host the Learning Management System for Mama Ngina University College. The LMS will support eLearning, including content management, learner tracking, assessments, and collaboration.

The Dean School of Health Sciences, Dr. Ruth Mbugua attended a stakeholders forum at the Nursing Council of Kenya. The CEO of the Nursing Council of Kenya Dr. Lister Onsongo hosted Deans form the schools of nursing across all private and public universities in Kenya. The Universities Stakeholder’s Forum set a plat form for the nurse educators to discuss strategies for enhancing training for nurses and midwives in Kenya.

On October 28th, the newly elected members of the Student Governing Council (SGC) were officially sworn into office, in line with Article 63(A) of the SAMNUC Constitution. The ceremony, that was held in the University College Lecture Theatre, was presided over by Principal Prof. Zipporah Ng'ang'a and witnessed by the Commissioner of Oaths Mr. Aaron Tanui  and the Head of Student Affairs and Outreach Ms. Josephine Nkangi. This significant event celebrated the beginning of a new chapter in student governance, as each SGC member took their oaths to serve with dedication and integrity. During the swearing-in, each member pledged to uphold [...]

From 17th to 18th October 2024, MNUC was present at the Annual ICT Directors Forum for Universities represented by Mr. Isaac Kuria,  the Head of ICT. The Forum organized by Kenya Education Network (KENET) brought together all ICT heads from Kenyan Universities and experts from the Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy. Key issues discussed include Cybersecurity and Protection of Critical IT Infrastructure, Digital Campus Infrastructure Upgrade for Universities, Device Accessibility Affordability and Acquisition for Students and Staff, ERP Solutions and Enhancing ICT workforce in Universities. The forum emphasized the significance of digital transformation for universities and the importance of building [...]

Mama Ngina University College through the School of Health Sciences led by the Dean Dr. Ruth Mbugua the Office of Student Affairs and Outreach under the guidance of Josephine Nkangi conducted the 4th integrated free medical camp on 12th October 2024 at the University College grounds. The medical Camp offered various services to approximately five hundred members of the community During the medical camp approximately five hundred members of the community were attended where they received various medical services to include General Consultation, Pediatric, Dental, Dermatology, Optical, Family Planning, Orthopedic and Mental Health through psychological counselling. Cancer screening services were provided for Breast, Cervical [...]

For the second year in a row, MNUC has attained an excellent score from the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) in Resolution of Public Complaints and Implementation of Service Charters. We remain grateful to the entire MNUC community whose hard work and dedication continues to make this possible.

Pursuant to section 18 of the Data Protection Act, 2019 and Data Protection (Registration of Data Controllers and Data Processors) Regulations 2021, Mama Ngina University College (MNUC) has been certified as a Data Processor. We have played part in ensuring a transparent, and accountable data processing ecosystem which encourages the upholding and safeguarding of  privacy rights of students, staff and all MNUC stakeholders.

In an effort to contribute to the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), The Vision 2030 (V2030), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and African Union 2063 Agenda, Mama Ngina University College aims to establish collaborations, linkages and partnerships with local, regional and international universities, research institutes, networks, associations, businesses and industries. On Friday 13 th Sept 2024 MNUC signed a contract with KNCCI with an aim of advancing their individual and shared mandated interests primarily in Kiambu County but also where necessary, beyond the county. The Parties will work towards an expanded client mix that includes policy makers, entrepreneurs, business community, citizens, development [...]

  The School of Pure and Applied Sciences held a post-industrial attachment workshop yesterday on 11th September 2024. The workshop targeted all the students of the school who were were on attachment for over four months in various organizations in the ICT sector between May 2024 and September 2024. The members of faculty of the School of Pure and Applied Sciences led by the Dean and Chairpersons of Department engaged with the students on their experiences on the emerging technology needs of the ICT industry as experienced during the attachment exercise. The Dean emphasised on the need to apply the exposure [...]

  After a week of registration, admission, and orientation activities, the welcoming of the new first-year students culminated in a formal induction ceremony on Monday, September 2, 2024. The Matriculation ceremony, led by Principal Prof. Zipporah Ng’ang’a, officially welcomed over 500 new students to MNUC. This event marked the students' formal admission into the University College, setting the stage for the start of their academic journey.

On 23rd August 2024, The Kenya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Kiambu County together with a Pakistan Commercial Consular delegation visited Mama Ngina University College. The main aim of the visit was to understand the investment opportunities available and seek partnership and collaboration with the University especially in Education and Training. The delegation was lead by the Chairman Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Kiambu Chapter. MNUC is committed to this partnership.

The Principal Mama Ngina University College Prof. Zipporah Ng'ang'a, the Deputy Principal Prof. Thomas Sakwa and the Dean of the School of Pure and Applied Sciences Dr. Makiya Ratemo on Friday 16th August 2024 joined Vice Chancellors from eight public universities and other guests in a certificate-award ceremony of the World-Bank funded KIEP-SKIES Rapid Tech Skills scholars. The Ministry of Investments, State Department of Industry was represented by the PS Dr. Mukhwana who emphasised on the need to align training with the fast changing labour market. Other guests included representatives of the World Bank as well as representatives from the ICT [...]

MNUC team was pleased to undertake a visit to Konza Technopolis to assess Cloud Hosting and Data Center Standards in line with MNUC strategy to upgrade our Data Center and establish a centre for Open Distance and Electronic Learning. The University College was represented by Dr. Ratemo Cyprian (Dean, School of Pure and Applied Sciences), Mr. Isaac Kuria (Head, ICT), Mr. Dion Martin (ICT Network Administrator) and Mr. Zachary Kariuki (Head, Procurement). The team engaged in a knowledge sharing session with Konza Technopolis Cloud Engineers, Network Engineers, and Power Solutions Architects. Both teams also charted way on the possibility of forming [...]