Professor Josephine K. Ngaira from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology has been recognized as the ‘Scientist of the Year 2021’ by the International Achievement Research Centre (IARC). IARC is an international organization that empowers talented professionals in science, education, business and technology to achieve new possibilities. It fosters professional growth of talented scientists, engineers, and researchers from various regions of the world through showcasing the latest results of their work, their notable discoveries and breakthroughs that advance the frontiers of Science and Technology. This recognition was in the category of ‘Natural Sciences/Earth and Environmental Sciences/Physical Geography’. The evaluation was based on her commitment to excellence, leadership, outstanding professional achievements and impressive accomplishments demonstrated over the years.

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology’s School of Education and Walter Sisulu University’s Faculty of Education and School Development scholars are set to conduct joint research, postgraduate activities and publishing in a bid to exercise their mandate as institutions of higher learning. This joint initiative was made clear during the five-day Workshop which took place at MMUST from Monday, 21^st March, 2022 to Friday, 25^th March, 2022.

Yesterday, 24th March 2022, Remigio Turyahabwe, MMUST’s International Student from Uganda successfully defended his PhD thesis during an Oral Defense organized by the Directorate of Postgraduate Studies headed by Prof. Stephen Odebero. The title of the thesis was 'Influence of Different Land Uses on Ecosystem Health of River Sironko Catchment in Eastern Uganda.'

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology’s research on non-communicable diseases by Dr. Damaris Ochanda is set to strengthen the community strategy for accessibility to care in Kakamega County. This was exhibited during the two (2) day training for Research Assistants on data collection for the research titled, ‘Strengthening Community Strategy for Enhancing Accessibility to Care among Patients with Non-Communicable Diseases in Kakamega County during COVID-19 Pandemic’. The workshop, which took place on 23rd and 24th March 2022 at the Main Catering Unit 002 (MCU), was organized by the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedical Sciences (SONMAPS). This research is funded by the University Research Fund (URF) through the Directorate of Research and Postgraduate Support.

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) today, 21^st March 2022, hosted Senior Lecturers from Walter Sisulu University (WSU) from South Africa for an exchange programme on Teaching Practice. The theme of the program is ‘Realizing University Mandate: WSU and MMUST Approaches.’

The visiting lecturers, Dr. Grasia Chisango and Dr. Newline Marongwe from the Faculty of Education and School Development, paid a courtesy call to the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Planning Research and Innovations, Prof. Charles Mutai who welcomed them to MMUST. He assured them of fruitful deliberations between the two Universities during their five-day visit that started today.

Today, 16^th March, 2022, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology received a donation of assorted equipment from Deutsche Welle Academy (DW). The donation was earmarked for the University’s radio station, 103.9 MMUST FM. The equipment which included one (1) broadcast computer desktop, two (2) modern microphone stands, two (2) recorders, three (3) Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), one (1) Microphone cable, four (4) headphones- two (2) Sony and two (2) bear dynamics.

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology’s staff set to retire in June 2022 and June 2023 have undergone a two-day pre-retirement training, organized by the University Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme (SRBS). The training was conducted in order to assist the staff in their transition from formal employment to retirement.

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, on Sunday 13^th March 2022, ended its highly decorated cultural week, dubbed ‘Tamasha’. This was the second time, amidst COVID-19, that the celebrations have been held at the University. The event was graced and officially opened by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC), Planning Research and Innovation, Prof. Charles Mutai, on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo. The 2022 Tamasha Cultural Festival, whose theme was ‘Preserving Our Cultural Heritage and Combating COVID-19 Effects’, brought together students from various cultural backgrounds, both nationally and internationally with the intention of celebrating, enhancing and appreciating cultural diversity and heritage of Kenya and other nationalities.