About Moi University
Key facts about Moi University
In October 1983, a report titled “Project for the Second University” was prepared by a joint Kenyan and UNESCO team. As a result, Moi University was established by the Government in mid-1984 and the building work commenced the following year.
1984
Moi University was established
242
Number of programmes offered
140,000
Number of Alumni, as of December 2023
29,472
The total current student population
Who We Are
Vision
To be the University of choice in nurturing innovation and talent in science, technology and development.
Mission
To preserve, create, and disseminate knowledge, conserve and develop scientific, technological and cultural heritage through quality teaching and research; to create conducive work and learning environment; and to work with stakeholders for the betterment of society.
Values
- Quality
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Diversity
The History of Moi University
In January 1981 a Presidential Working Party chaired by the distinguished Canadian academic, Dr. Colin B. Mackay, was convened to prepare detailed recommendations for a second university in Kenya and their report was presented to the then President, H. E. Hon. Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi in September 1981. The report strongly recommended that the new university should have a distinct bias towards technology.
In October 1983, a report titled “Project for the Second University” was prepared by a joint Kenyan and UNESCO team. As a result, Moi University was established by the Government in mid-1984 and building work on the site near Eldoret, commenced in the following year. The university Administration moved from its temporary offices in Eldoret to present main campus (Kesses), Uasin Gishu County on July 29, 1986.
Moi University's first buildings in 1985
Foundation of Knowledge.
More About Moi University
Moi University offers a close-knit community with cutting-edge research and comprehensive academic programmes, making significant contributions to higher education and boasting of a widespread alumni network.
Prof. Kiplagat Kotut
Ag. Vice Chancellor, Moi University
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P.O. BOX 3900 – 30100, Eldoret, Kenya.
Email: info@mu.ac.ke
Phone: (+254) 790 940 508
(+254) 736 138 770
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