The Vice Chancellor, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), Prof. Solomon Shibairo on 18th May 2022, attended the 9th edition of the Africities Summit in Kisumu city. The Summit which was officially opened by H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday 17th May 2022, will go on until Saturday 21st May 2022.
This year’s summit, themed “The Role of Intermediary Cities of Africa in the Implementation of Agenda 2030 of the United Nations and the African Union Agenda 2063”, drew participants ranging from researchers, academicians, economic actors, policy experts, civil society, financial institutions and Higher learning institutions. A majority of speakers who spoke during the opening of the Summit called upon participants to be actively involved in the development of small cities in order to improve the lives of Africans.
Prof. Shibairo visited different exhibition tents including the MMUST tent, which is showcasing a variety of products from the University. Other MMUST staff present were Prof. Asenath Sigot, Prof. Vincent Omollo, Prof. John Muoma, Prof. Lilechi Baraza, Mr. James Muriithi and Ms. Irene Aluku.
