The Directorate of Grants and Development was established to provide leadership in the identification, management, and reporting of external research grants. The Directorate promotes research as an integral component of learning and provides management oversight for the dissemination of information on funded research activities.
Key programmes and achievements:
ACCESS Programme (DAAD/BMZ), Africa Centre for Career Enhancement & Skills Support. A consortium connecting MKU with Leipzig University and partner universities across Africa and Europe.
World Bank SKIES Project, Strengthening Kenya Innovation Ecosystem
EU Erasmus+ KA171 grants, STEP (Sustainable Entrepreneurship Courses), ART4DEV, Africa meets Bavaria
Enrich Africa partnership, opening continental and international research platforms for faculty and students
GIZ WIDU commercialisation project; Talloires Network of Engaged Universities
