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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 gained [...]

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.

In line with our commitment to continual improvement, MNUC strives to consistently deliver high-quality and relevant education, training, research, and outreach. To uphold this commitment to our stakeholders, we engaged the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) for ISO 9001:2015 certification. The University College successfully passed the stage 2 audit, which took place on 22 August 2024, and has been recommended for certification.

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 [...]

Mama Ngina University College is committed to retooling the academic staff to empower them with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively embrace the on-going education reforms in the country. Led by the chairperson CBC implementation Committee Dr. Ruth Mbugua, MNUC in its preparedness towards implementation of Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) held a training workshop on Pedagogy on Friday 2 nd August, 2024. Dr. Joseph Wambua from Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development trained all the academic staff on the 21st Century pedagogies and ICT integration. The University College dedication to re-tooling its academic staff, reflects its commitment to creating a conducive [...]

Following the appointment of Dr. Dinah Mwinzi as the new Chair, of Mama Mgina University College on 7th June 2024, by the CS, Ministry of Education, a formal handover by the 1st Chairman of the Council, Dr. David Oginde took place on 10th July 2024.  Members of the Council and University College Management Board witnessed the transfer of the MNUC instruments of governance from Dr. David Oginde to Dr. Dinah Mwinzi. Throughout the two-and-a-half years as Chair, Dr. Oginde demonstrated steadfast dedication to MNUC and helped in the operationalization of the institution. The University College has reached new heights thanks to [...]

The Kenyatta University Centre for Gender Equity and Empowerment through a collaboration with the University of Warwick UK, has developed a Mobile app that will enhance reporting on sexual and gender-based violence. As part of the collaboration, KU team extended training to Mama Ngina University College staff on Friday 19th July 2024. The team in their presentation explained different forms of gender-based violence and their classification. The team further introduced the MNUC team to the Mobile Reporting Application for gender-based violence requesting proposals for improvement. This was definitely a great opportunity for the MNUC gender mainstreaming committee to contribute to [...]

This past weekend, Mama Ngina University College was represented during the Muhoho High School class 2023 education day. The school community came together to celebrate the excellent results posted by the 2023 class and to pray for the candidates of 2024 as they prepare for their upcoming national examinations. In a significant gesture, the guest speaker Prof. Zipporah Nganga, represented by Ms. Josephine Nkangi, celebrated the school's improved KCSE results and emphasized the importance of education, acknowledging the crucial roles of students, parents, and teachers in this achievement. The speech was concluded with congratulations to the Class of 2023 and well [...]

https://youtu.be/j_pPCp5ciWQ Mama Ngina University College hosted a major twin-event at the University College's premises on 17th July 2024. Three Universities in the Nairobi Metropolitan pitched great digital solutions birthed during a Rapid Tech Skills Program funded by World Bank in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade Investments, State Department of Industry. The event also looped in experts from industry who unpacked the challenges and opportunities around innovation amongst faculty, students and industry. Over hundred beneficiaries of the program who will be graduating next month showcased cutting edge digital solutions built with the support of facilitators drawn from the three Universities (Mama [...]

Mama Ngina University College (MNUC) was represented at the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS) Workshop by Mr. Isaac Kuria, the Head of ICT. The Ministry of Education through the Ministry of ICT is set to streamline and centralize data across all levels of the education system.  KEMIS, will serve as a single source of truth and a one-stop shop for all information about learners and other critical aspects of education. The system will guarantee access to accurate data for planning and strategic decision-making on various aspects of education. The system will also harmonise the management of data on education from [...]

MNUC appreciates the critical role its staff plays in realizing strategic goals and mandate through various means. As such, the University is keen on promoting work-life balance to ensure the holistic well-being of its staff. On Friday, 28th June 2024, the University College, in collaboration with ICEA Lion, organized a walk themed ‘Walking the Talk.’ The walk focused on creating awareness on the importance of well-being in all aspects of life. While flagging off the walk, the University College Principal, Prof. Zipporah Ng’ang’a, underscored the importance of physical, social, psychological, economic, and emotional well-being, among others. She reiterated that well-being is [...]

MNUC Compliments and Complaints Committee closed the 2023-2024 financial year with a Customer Service Sensitization and a Staff Appreciation forum. Staff members from key offices offered insight to others on their processes and services offered and ways in which we could all play a part in enriching the experience of all our customers. The MNUC management was present, represented by Dr. Benson Mburu, Registrar (ASA) and Mr. Ignatius Gichia, Human Resource Officer who encouraged staff to remain diligent in their service delivery at all times.

Mama Ngina University College endevours to promote the health and well being of the local community. MNUC in partnership with Gatundu Level 5 Hospital organized a school health outreach activity at the Mutomo Primary School on 18 th June 2024. Led by the Dean School of Health Sciences Dr. Ruth Mbugua and the Sub-county Community Health Strategy Focal Person Mr. Joseph Kimani, the faculty from the School of Health Sciences held health education sessions with the Early Childhood & Development, Primary, and Junior Secondary School learners. This included health talks on General Hygiene, Oral Hygiene, Menstrual Hygiene, Sexual and Reproductive Health. [...]

University Management, Student Mentors from Mama Ngina University College and Kenyatta University IEEE Members University College Management, School Mentorship Heads, Lead Mentors and Partners IDAC Courtesy Call to the Principal MNUC IDAC Morning Programme - School Mentorship Activity Established in 1991 by African Union, the International Day of the African Child has been observed annually on June 16. The event honors African children who lost their lives or were injured while advocating for the right to quality education and learning in their native languages, in 1976 Soweto uprising in South Africa. The day also reminds [...]

Our School of Pure and Applied Sciences was represented by Dr. Cyprian Ratemo in a forum with other key stakeholders for the regional launch of the Innovators Sprint Up Programme & Digital Skills Training twin programme . The programs seek to empower the next generation of innovators and equip them with the skills to thrive in the digital age. The various stakeholders involved in the project were present including University Council of East Africa among others.

Mama Ngina University College recently underwent a stage 1 audit by Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and was recommended for stage 2 audit, in the achievement of ISO 9001: 2015 certification. The University College is highly committed to providing quality and relevant education, training, research, and outreach. This shall be achieved through transformative teaching, carrying out cutting edge research and community engagement for effective service. The Management has established measurable quality objectives and shall continually monitor them. This will ensure compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements and continual improvement by implementing a quality management system in line with ISO [...]

The MNUC School of Pure and Applied Sciences, represented by Dr. Ratemo Makiya and Elijah Maseno joined fellow Academia, industry players and the Kenyan innovation ecosystem actors yesterday to deliberate on issues around Enabling Industrialization through Open Innovation at Radisson Blu Hotel - Nairobi. The event was part of the ongoing Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP) being implemented by the Ministry of Investments, Trade & Industry, Kenya-State Department for Industry (MITI-SDI) and supported by the World Bank. The Project objective is to increase innovation and productivity in select private sector firms in line with Kenya’s Vision 2030. Others in attendance [...]

Mama Ngina University College hosted Elke Roels and Bart Vochten from the Karel De Grote (KdG) University in Antwerp - Belgium. The two guests are members of faculty and program leaders in the area of Computer Science/Information Technology in the Department of IT and Management. Our Principal (Prof. Zipporah Ng'ang'a) emphasised the value of collaborations and cited the immense mutual gains that can emerge from the envisioned collaboration between KdG and MNUC. The KdG team held discussions with our team by the Deputy Principal Professor Sakwa, accompanied by Deans of Schools and other relevant internal stakeholders, in a bid to explore [...]

Dr Ratemo Makiya accompanied by Elijah Maseno from the School of Pure and Applied Sciences - Mama Ngina University College represented academia in a panel discussion on commercializing research. The event took place at Riara University and was opened by Prof. Robert Gateru who is the Vice Chancellor of the host University. The event was organized by iHub and sought to provide a platform to discuss strategies for effectively translating academic research into tangible commercial ventures, fostering collaboration between academia and industry, and maximizing the societal impact of research outcomes.

The SAMNUC SGC Representative accompanied by the Head of Student Affairs & Outreach Ms. Josephine Nkangi are participating in a Workshop organised by The Ministry of Education under the State Department of Higher Education and Research to evaluate the New Funding Model at Lake Naivasha Resort. Our SGC is actively involved in this workshop and representing the interest of the whole student populace. We wish to thank the University College Management for facilitating the team.

The School of Health Sciences is proud to announce a significant milestone for the First year BSc. Nursing students. The students have undergone a rigorous training in the state of the art nursing skills laboratory and have been adequately prepared to commence their clinical rotations in various hospitals after completing their OSCE examinations. The clinical rotations will provide the students an opportunity to acquire hands on experience and acquire various competencies in nursing practice. The students will be guided by experienced clinicians and faculty from the school to enhance their skills in nursing practice.

The funded KIEP-SKIES Rapid Tech Skills Program has significantly impacted the first cohort of beneficiaries who today presented their great tech innovations. The diverse solutions presented by the scholars undertaking their training at Mama Ngina University College were exciting and stand to significantly influence how certain things are done in society going forward. Mama Ngina University College is among eight universities across Kenya implementing the KIEP-SKIES Rapid Tech Skills Development Program funded by the World Bank. The program seeks to retool two hundred and sixty seven (267) techies selected across the country and will equip them with critical ICT skills for [...]

Dr. Ruth Mbugua the Ag. Dean and a Senior Lecturer in the School of Health Sciences at Mama Ngina University College attended a critical United Nations Civil Society Conference on 9-10 May 2024 at the United Nations Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. As a delegate for Global Health she seized the opportunity to advocate for the health systems strengthening and Universal Health Coverage and inclusion of a more comprehensive approach to addressing Sexual Reproductive Health issues. The conference gave an opportunity to civil society organizations and partners to feed into the Summit of the future. The Summit of the Future will bring [...]

Mama Ngina University College on 10th May 2024 hosted a special guest who is a globally recognized scholar and consultant. Prof. Michael Dooms of the University of Brussels visited to initiate possible collaboration between Mama Ngina University College and the University of Brussels in the various areas of research, teaching and community service. The visit included a courtesy call on the Principal (represented by the Deputy Principal) followed by a deep scholarly engagement with academic staff and other staff present. The staff were led by Dr Ratemo Makiya Cyprian who is shepherding the collaboration. A tree was planted by the guest [...]

Mama Ngina University College is committed to empower the staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively embrace the on-going education reforms. MNUC in its preparedness towards implementation of Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) held a sensitization workshop on Monday 6 th May, 2024 to create awareness on CBC among staff. Dr. Lydia Mucheru from Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development sensitized the staff on the Curriculum reforms in education in Kenya.

Dr. Ratemo Makiya who is in charge of the School of Pure and Applied Sciences at Mama Ngina University College has just concluded a visit to the African Agribusiness Incubators Network (AAIN) in Kampala-Uganda on a promising note. The visit sought to strengthen ties established by Dr. Ratemo during recent multinational workshops on Strengthening Agribusiness Incubation Ecosystems in Africa held in Kampala-Uganda and in the Republic of Ireland. Dr. Ratemo participated in the two workshops under the sponsorship of FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation) and SFSI (Sustainable Food Systems Ireland). Today's visit explored emerging areas for collaboration between Mama Ngina University [...]