Mount Kenya University (MKU) is making significant strides in positioning itself at the forefront of educational innovation, with Vice Chancellor Prof. Deogratius Jaganyi leading a high-level delegation to China this week to spearhead the full integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the university’s learning systems.
Prof. Jaganyi is currently in Hangzhou city attending a prestigious international conference on “AI+Education: Transformation, Development, Governance.”
The conference, hosted by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China and the People’s Government of Zhejiang Province, has brought together global education leaders to explore how AI is reshaping knowledge production, teaching methodologies, and assessment mechanisms.
The conference was officially opened by the Chinese Vice President- Mr Hanzheng and the MoU signed under the presence of the two Vice Ministers of Education and Vice President of Zhejiang province and Guangdong province.
During the conference, Prof. Jaganyi was joined by key Chinese partners, including Mr. Zeng Botao, President of Nanjing Zhongxing Xinyanda Information Technology Co., and Mr. Du Qingbo, Vice Chancellor of Nanjing Vocational College of Information Technology.
Following the conference, the MKU Vice Chancellor, signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in the presence of over 4000 delegates.
He is scheduled to visit several other Chinese institutes and universities, where he will sign other high-level MoU covering various thematic areas.
The conference’s core discussions highlighted that AI is injecting new momentum into economic and social development while fundamentally transforming the underlying logic of education.
International bodies such as UNESCO have released frameworks for AI ethics, teacher competencies, and student skills, urging nations to adopt responsible AI applications.
Since 2023, China’s Ministry of Education has successfully hosted the World Digital Education Conference for three consecutive years, achieving tangible outcomes including the World Digital Education Alliance and the Smart Education of China platform.
This year’s event aims to build a global consensus on leveraging intelligent technologies to enhance educational equity, quality, and governance.
Prof. Jaganyi’s presence at the conference confirms MKU’s commitment to embracing these global standards.
The university is keen on adopting AI-driven teaching scenarios, learning methods, and secure assessment mechanisms, while also addressing critical issues such as data security, digital literacy, and ethical norms.
MKU’s industry – academia partnership with Xinyada information ICT company was established in 2024 and ever since, the partnership has been joined by a number of higher institutions that will sign MoUs with MKU in the course of this week.
The outcomes of the MoU signing and the Vice Chancellor’s visits to Chinese institutions are expected to pave the way for integrating cutting-edge AI applications into MKU’s curriculum, ultimately benefiting learners and positioning the university as a leader in digital education transformation in the region.
