Maasai Mara University

university
Year dem found am	2013, 2008
Country	Kenya
Edey de administrative territorial entity insyd	Narok
Coordinate location	1°5′45″S 35°51′19″E
Dema official website	http://www.mmarau.ac.ke/index.html

Maasai Mara University (MMU), (formerly Narok University College Moi University Narok Town Campus), be public university insyd Kenya.^[1]^[2]

Location

MMU dey locate insyd de city of Narok, insyd Narok County, approximately 147 kilometres (91 mi), by road, west of de city of Nairobi, de capital of Kenya.^[3] De geographical coordinates of de university campus be 01°05'35.0"S, 35°51'28.0"E (Latitude:-1.093056; Longitude:35.857778).^[4] De university ein main campus dey measure estimated 129 acres (52 ha).^[5]

Overview

MMU be accredited by de Commission for University Education of Kenya for 12th February, 2013. Dem found de institution for 16 July 2008 as Narok University College, constituent college of Moi University wey e exist as campus of Moi (Narok Town Campus) insyd 2007. Na dem charter Maasai Mara University for 12 February 2013 as fully-fledged university.

Academics

Dem dey offer de academic courses wey dey follow for Maasai Mara University:^[6]

Undergraduate

As of May 2021, de university dey offer de undergraduate degree courses wey dey follow.^[6]

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
Bachelor of Arts (Community Development)
Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies)
Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
Bachelor of Arts (Public Administration)
Bachelor of Arts (Social Work)
Bachelor of Business Management
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Education (Arts)
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood den Primary Education)
Bachelor of Education (Guidance den Counseling)
Bachelor of Education (Science)
Bachelor of Education (Special Education)
Bachelor of Environmental Science
Bachelor of Hotels den Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Journalism den Mass Communication
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Economics den Resource Management)
Bachelor of Science (Animal Science den Management)
Bachelor of Science (Business Management)
Bachelor of Science (Communication den Public Relations)
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
Bachelor of Science (Forestry)
Bachelor of Science (Horticultural Science den Management)
Bachelor of Science (Human Development Management)
Bachelor of Science (Human Resource Management)
Bachelor of Science (Information Science)
Bachelor of Science (Media Science)
Bachelor of Science (Seed Science den Technology)
Bachelor of Science (Wildlife Management)
Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistic plus Computing
Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management
Bachelor of Tourism Management

Postgraduate

As of May 2021, de university dey offer de postgraduate degree courses wey dey follow.^[6]

Master of Arts (Sociology)
Master in Education
Master of Arts (Economics)
Master of Education (Curriculum Instruction den 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 den 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

Oda courses

For addition to undergraduate den postgraduate degrees, MMU dey offer Certificate den Diploma courses for chaw of de same subjects insyd.^[6]

Oda considerations

Insyd September 2019 na dem appoint Onyango Kitche Magak, drama festival den folklore specialist as de Acting Vice Chancellor of MMU. However, insyd January 2022, dem replace Mr. Kiche Magak by Prof. Joseph Chacha na dis be preceded by successful court petition against Mr. Kiche Magak ein PhD wich na he obtain from Washington International University (WIU) wey no be accredited for Kenya insyd.

Na Mr. Kiche Magak indicate say he be specialist for human reproductive health insyd, he announce for Kenyan print media insyd, say na de university dey insyd de process of make e launch de manufacture of re-usable sanitary towels. Dem go distribute de towels to girlies from low income families, wey odawise no fi afford dem.^[7]

Oda collaborators for dis female sanitary towels project insyd det include (a) Chris Kirubi, industrialist den philanthropist (b) Jennifer Riria PhD, businesswoman, banker den corporate executive, wey dey serve as de CEO of Kenya Women Holding Group (now Echo Network Africa Limited) den (c) Bedi Investments Limited, textiles den garments manufacturer. Dem donate industrial machinery to de project.^[7]

References

↑ Maasai Mara University (7 September 2019). "About Maasai Mara University". Narok, Kenya: Maasai Mara University. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
↑ Robert Kiplagat (2 September 2019). "Disquiet at Maasai Mara University following corruption exposé". The Standard (Kenya). Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
↑ Google (22 May 2021). "Road Distance Between Nairobi, Kenya And Narok, Kenya" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
↑ Google (22 May 2021). "Location of Maasai Mara University Campus" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
↑ My Kenyan Jobs (2014). "About Narok University College". Nairobi: My Kenyan Jobs. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
↑ ^6.0 ^6.1 ^6.2 ^6.3 Study In Kenya (22 May 2021). "Courses Offered At Maasai Mara University". Nairobi, Kenya: Study In Kenya. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
↑ ^7.0 ^7.1 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.

External links

Official Website
Brief Overview
Maasai Mara University VC, four others held at Nakuru Police station awaiting plea-taking As of 26 August 2020.

[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] Google (22 May 2021). "Road Distance Between Nairobi, Kenya And Narok, Kenya" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 22 May 2021.

[4] Google (22 May 2021). "Location of Maasai Mara University Campus" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 22 May 2021.

[5] My Kenyan Jobs (2014). "About Narok University College". Nairobi: My Kenyan Jobs. Retrieved 22 May 2021.

[:0-6] 6.0 ^6.1 ^6.2 ^6.3 Study In Kenya (22 May 2021). "Courses Offered At Maasai Mara University". Nairobi, Kenya: Study In Kenya. Retrieved 22 May 2021.

[:1-7] 7.0 ^7.1 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.

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