Mount Kenya University (MKU) on Wednesday, August 20 afternoon signed an MoU with Global Peace Foundation Kenya (GPF Kenya) to enhance youth leadership programs, and community outreach and peacebuilding initiatives that equip students with practical skills and values to serve society.
The Thika-based institution and GPF Kenya share a commitment to empowering young people to become responsible, and ethical leaders in society, as they both value education as a tool to transform communities and foster long-term peace and development.
Ideally, GPF Kenya’s mission to build moral and innovative leaders aligns with MKU’s goal of producing graduates who are not only academically competent, but also socially responsible and globally minded.
“We have a scheduled area of engagement for the next 3 days (Thursday 21st to Sat 23rd August 2025) which will be the commencement of our partnership that is going to be housed in the School of Education where we train teachers or educators,” MKU says in a statement.
About GPF Kenya
Global Peace Foundation Kenya (GPF Kenya) is a non-profit organization committed to promoting peace, social cohesion, moral leadership and sustainable development through community-led initiatives and multi-sector collaboration. Its programs focus on nurturing ethical values among youth, strengthening education systems, promoting interfaith harmony and addressing social challenges that hinder national unity and prosperity.
GPF Kenya’s vision is to create a peaceful, inclusive and prosperous society built on universal values and shared responsibility.
It is this vision that resonates strongly with the Academic Character and the Mission of MKU namely;
MKU’s Mission
“To provide world class education, research and innovation for global transformation and sustainable development.”
MKU’s Academic Character
“With an emphasis on Science, technology and humanities, Mount Kenya University offers an all rounded education including moral and professional education to all persons irrespective of religion, race, gender or political affiliation, social or cultural background. It endeavors to develop well trained man power equipped with technological scientific knowledge and capacities from certificates, diplomas, under graduate and post‐graduate degree courses.”
