Maasai Mara University

Maasai Mara University
Former names
Narok University College
TypePublic
EstablishedJuly 16, 2013; 11 years ago (2013-07-16)
ChancellorDr. Vimal Shah
Vice-ChancellorProf. Peninah Aloo-Obudho
Location
Narok
,
Narok County
,
Kenya
Campus129 acres (52 ha)
WebsiteHomepage

Maasai Mara University (MMU), (formerly Narok University College Moi University Narok Town Campus), is a public university in Kenya.[1][2]

Location

MMU is located in the city of Narok, in Narok County, approximately 147 kilometres (91 mi), by road, west of the city of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya.[3] The geographical coordinates of the university campus are 01°05'35.0"S, 35°51'28.0"E (Latitude:-1.093056; Longitude:35.857778).[4] The university's main campus measures an estimated 129 acres (52 ha).[5]

Overview

MMU is accredited by the Commission for University Education of Kenya on 12th February, 2013. The institution was founded on 16 July 2008 as Narok University College, a constituent college of Moi University and existed as a campus of Moi (Narok Town Campus) in 2007. Maasai Mara University was chartered on 12 February 2013 as a fully-fledged university.

Academics

The following academic courses are offered at Maasai Mara University:[6]

Undergraduate

As of May 2021, the university offers the following undergraduate degree courses.[6]

Postgraduate

As of May 2021, the university offers the following postgraduate degree courses.[6]

  • Master of Arts (Sociology)
  • Master in Education
  • Master of Arts (Economics)
  • Master of Education (Curriculum Instruction and Education Media)
  • Master of Education (Education Administration)
  • Master of Hospitality Management
  • Master of Philosophy in Curriculum Development
  • Master of Philosophy in Early Childhood Education
  • Master of Philosophy in Economics of Education
  • Master of Philosophy in Educational Administration
  • Master of Philosophy in Educational Planning
  • Master of Philosophy in Guidance and Counselling
  • Master of Philosophy in Human Resource Development
  • Master of Philosophy in Wildlife Management
  • Master of Tourism Management
  • Masters in Business Management
  • Masters in Human Resource Management
  • Masters of Education (Educational Foundations)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education Psychology
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration

Other courses

In addition to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, MMU offers Certificate and Diploma courses in many of the same subjects.[6]

Other considerations

In September 2019 Onyango Kitche Magak,a drama festival and folklore specialist was appointed as the Acting Vice Chancellor of MMU. However, in January 2022, Mr. Kiche Magak was replaced by Prof. Joseph Chacha this was preceded by a successful court petition against Mr. Kiche Magak's PhD which he had obtained from Washington International University (WIU) that is not accredited in Kenya.

Mr. Kiche Magak had indicated that he was a specialist in human reproductive health, announced in Kenyan print media, that the university was in the process of launching the manufacture of re-usable sanitary towels. The towels would be distributed to girls from low income families, who otherwise could not afford them.[7]

Other collaborators in this female sanitary towels project include (a) Chris Kirubi, an industrialist and philanthropist (b) Jennifer Riria PhD, a businesswoman, banker and corporate executive, who serves as the CEO of Kenya Women Holding Group (now Echo Network Africa Limited) and (c) Bedi Investments Limited, a textiles and garments manufacturer. They have donated industrial machinery to the project.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ Maasai Mara University (7 September 2019). "About Maasai Mara University". Narok, Kenya: Maasai Mara University. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  2. ^ Robert Kiplagat (2 September 2019). "Disquiet at Maasai Mara University following corruption exposé". The Standard (Kenya). Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Road Distance Between Nairobi, Kenya And Narok, Kenya" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Location of Maasai Mara University Campus" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  5. ^ My Kenyan Jobs (2014). "About Narok University College". Nairobi: My Kenyan Jobs. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  6. ^ a b c d Study In Kenya (22 May 2021). "Courses Offered At Maasai Mara University". Nairobi, Kenya: Study In Kenya. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  7. ^ a b Francis Mureithi (3 May 2021). "Kenya: Maasai Mara University to Manufacture Reusable Sanitary Towels" (via AllAfrica.com). Daily Nation. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 22 May 2021.

8.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-FSaKsdH_kw

01°05′35″S 35°51′28″E / 1.09306°S 35.85778°E / -1.09306; 35.85778