About Maasai Mara University

About Maasai Mara University

Maasai Mara University

Maasai Mara University is a public university which is the only university in Narok County, Kenya. The university provides high-class quality education for all. So get to know about the university and its programs through the other web links.

Maasai Mara University is home to the seventh wonder of the world- The Maasai Mara National Game Reserve. We focus on research and inspired teaching. At the hub of a growing network of global partnerships, MMARAU will shape the future by building bridges with industry and between disciplines, institutions and communities. From Business, computing, ICT, education, psychology, tourism, environmental sciences and health sciences and research, ideas that will change the world are at the heart of Maasai Mara University. The University encourages interaction between researchers and the local community.

Maasai Mara University Logo

The shield is a symbol of protection and is divided into two compartments separated by a wavy blue line representing the River Mara.

The character of The University is focused on natural resources management and tourism. This is represented by the tree, the type dominant in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The wildebeest is world famous for migration between the Maasai Mara National Reserve and Serengeti National park.

The Maa language, meaning “Knowledge for prosperity/ Success/ Progress”.


Signifies the University’s keen association and participation in environment conservation.

The surrounding community preferred Colour, which symbolizes the strong link between the University and the community.