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Mama Ngina University College (MNGUC)

A public constituent college of Kenyatta University in Gatundu, Kenya, named after Kenya's First Lady.

County
Kiambu
Established
2012
Students
3,000
Employment rate
60%

The institution

Who they are, how big, and how they rank.

About

Gazetted through Legal Notice No. 193 of 17th September 2021 as a constituent college of Kenyatta University, Mama Ngina University College (MNUC) was initially under Moi University's mentorship before being transferred to Kenyatta University in October 2016. Located along Kenyatta Road in Mutomo, Gatundu South, Kiambu County — approximately 43 kilometres north of Nairobi — the college serves over 3,000 students.

The college operates three schools: Education, Business, and Pure and Applied Sciences. Kenyatta University acquired 10.3 acres of land for the campus, with the first phase of construction completed in July 2021 and the first cohort of students reporting in October 2021.

Accredited by CUE and the IUCEA, MNUC ranks 67th nationally. Named after Mama Ngina Kenyatta, Kenya's First Lady, the college's motto 'Shaping the Future' reflects its commitment to developing a skilled labour force for Kenya's Vision 2030.

The numbers

Annual fees
Ksh 60,000 to Ksh 200,000
Student to staff
1:25
Mode of study
Full-time, Part-time, Distance Learning
Charter status
Accredited
Chartered
2012
Scholarships
None recorded
Mentor institution
Kenyatta University

Research

Research at mnuc focuses on education, social sciences, and agricultural development, with growing output in peer reviewed journals and community based projects that address the development needs of gatundu south and the broader kiambu county. the school of education conducts research on pedagogical approaches, teaching quality, and educational access in peri urban and rural contexts, while the school of business investigates entrepreneurship, sme development, and value chain management relevant to kiambu's mixed economy. the school of pure and applied sciences advances research in agricultural science, environmental studies, and appropriate technologies. partnership with the kenya national bureau of statistics (knbs) supports joint research, data sharing, and mentorship. collaboration with kenya commercial bank (kcb) supports research on internship, employability, and financial literacy. the tech innovators network (think) partnership supports artificial intelligence hackathons and innovation projects. kenyatta university mentorship provides research supervision and quality assurance. research output increasingly informs educational practice, enterprise development, and community service across gatundu south and the broader kiambu region.

Accredited by

  • Commission for University Education (CUE)
  • Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)

What they teach

Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.

Admission requirements

A C+ mean grade is the minimum for a Bachelor's degree; competitive programmes (medicine, engineering, law, nursing, architecture) require higher grades and specific KCSE subject clusters. Master's programmes require a relevant Bachelor's degree; PhD programmes a relevant Master's degree.

Intakes

  • January
  • May
  • September

Schools and faculties

3 in total
  • School of Education

    Main Campus, Gatundu South

  • School of Business

    Main Campus, Gatundu South

  • School of Pure and Applied Sciences

    Main Campus, Gatundu South

Campus and beyond

Where you would be, and who they are connected to.

Campuses

Main campus
Kiambu Main Campus
  • Main Campus

    Kiambu

    Gatundu South, Kiambu County

On campus

  • Library
  • Computer Labs
  • Student Hostels
  • Sports Ground
  • Lecture Halls
  • Cafeteria

Notable alumni

  • Education and business professionals from Kiambu County
  • Teachers and entrepreneurs from Central Kenya

International partnerships

3 institutions
  • Kenyatta University (mentor)
  • Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)
  • African Virtual University (AVU)

Further reading

Keep this

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