Founded in 2008, Maasai Mara University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Narok (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Commission for University Education of Kenya, Maasai Mara University (MMU) is a coeducational Kenyan higher education institution. Maasai Mara University (MMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. MMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.