The University has a strong pedagogical premise for quality teaching and training in order to achieve its mandate of ensuring accessible, affordable, flexible and relevant academic programmes for the changing socio-economic and other societal needs.

Machakos University offers a diverse campus life that provides students with numerous opportunities for personal growth, social interaction, and extracurricular involvement.

The university offers a variety of clubs and societies that cater to a range of interests, including sports, music, drama, debate, and entrepreneurship.

The university also has three deputy vice-chancellors responsible for administration, planning and finance,research, innovation and linkages and academic and student affairs.

[7] Machakos University comprises several schools and departments that offer a variety of academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The schools and departments are: Machakos University has established strategic partnerships and collaborations with various local and international institutions to enhance its academic and research programs.

The university has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and entered into other partnership agreements with the following institutions: These collaborations have contributed to the growth and development of Machakos University's academic and research programs and have provided valuable opportunities for students and staff to interact with a diverse range of scholars and practitioners.