Overview
- Act: Masai Mara University Charter
- Formed: 2008
- Vice Chancellor : Prof. Peninah Aloo Obudho
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Maasai Mara University, located in Narok County, Kenya, began operations in 2008 as a constituent college of Kenyatta University. It attained full university status in 2013 through the conferment of its charter. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with a focus on areas such as education, business, tourism, and environmental sciences. Maasai Mara University is committed to providing quality education, fostering research, and promoting community engagement. It plays a significant role in regional development, particularly in the fields of sustainable tourism and conservation.
Vice Chancellor : Prof. Peninah Aloo Obudho
Professor Peninah Aloo-Obudho is a distinguished academician and the Vice Chancellor of Maasai Mara University. She began her academic career in 1990 as a Tutorial Fellow at Kenyatta University, where she earned her Bachelor of Education (Science) and MSc. degrees. She later obtained her PhD from Kenyatta University. Her expertise lies in Fisheries Ecology, and she has contributed significantly to research and community development projects.
Management Team
Dr. Vimal Shah
Chancellor
Dr. Kennedy Ole Kerei
Council Chairman
Prof. Peninah Aloo Obudho
Vice Chancellor
Prof. Bulitia Godrick Mathews
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & Student Affairs)
Prof. Francis Mburu
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research, Innovation & Outreach)
Prof. James Nampushi
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance & Strategy)
Dr. Otieno Fredrick Onyango
Registrar (Academic Affairs)
Samuel K. Partoip
Registrar (Administration)
Elizabeth Ayoo
Council Member
Agnes Chepkemoi Busienei
Council Member
Board of Governors
Dr. Kennedy Ole Kerei
Chairman
Prof. Peninah Aloo Obudho
Vice Chancellor
Amb. Peter Ole Nkuraiyia
Member
CPA Dickson Malanga Shikanga
Member
Dr. Susan Chebet
Member
Elizabeth Ayoo
Member
Agnes Busienei
Member
Functions
- Provision of Quality Education: Offering diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields such as education, business, tourism, and environmental sciences.
- Research and Innovation: Promoting research that addresses local, national, and global challenges, with a focus on sustainability and development.
- Community Engagement: Implementing programs that contribute to the social and economic development of the surrounding community.
- Capacity Building: Developing skilled professionals who can contribute to various sectors, especially in the region’s economic development.
- Promoting Sustainable Development: Incorporating sustainable practices in teaching, research, and university operations to promote environmental and social well-being.
- Entrepreneurship Promotion: Fostering entrepreneurial thinking and offering support to students and local communities in creating businesses.
- Cultural and Social Development: Promoting social cohesion and cultural awareness through education, community programs, and local initiatives.
- Industry Collaboration: Partnering with industries to ensure academic programs align with labor market needs and to offer practical experience for students.
- International Collaboration: Building global partnerships with universities, research institutions, and organizations to foster knowledge exchange and academic development.
- Professional Development: Offering continuing education and training programs to enhance professional skills in various sectors.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- Maasai Mara University
- P.O.BOX 861-20500 Narok, Kenya
- info@mmarau.ac.ke
- (+254) 0205131400