Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology has received 175 bottles of hand sanitizers as a donation from KENMA Home Care Services to be used during the 16^th Graduation Ceremony. The donation, which was presented by KENMA’s General Manager, Mr. Peter Muthui was received by the DVC in Charge of Administration and Finance, Prof. Charles Mutai.

The DVC(A&F), Prof. Charles Mutai receives hand sanitizers for the University's 16th Graduation Ceremony

“This is a generous gesture by KENMA HomeCare Services that will assist in tomorrow’s 16^th Graduation Ceremony. KENMA HomeCare Services has been doing a good job in keeping our University clean. We will continue to work together,” said Prof.Mutai.

The DVC(A&F) was accompanied by MMUST’s Assistant Registrar of Administration in charge of Central Services, Mr. Bernard Ooko. Other members of KENMA HomeCare Services present included the Administrator, Ms. Mercy Oduor and Technician, Mr. Joash Muthui.

KENMA HomeCare Services is also expected to Fumigate key areas in the University once the Graduation Ceremony is over.

by Dr. Lydia Anyonje

MMUST Ag. Vice Chancellor Prof. Solomon Shibairo Speaks On Higher Education and Upcoming Graduation

The Ag.Vice Chancellor, Prof.Solomon Shibairo was live on the Lubao Breakfast Show at 8 AM on Wednesday 18th August, 2021. The discussion was on Higher Education and the Upcoming 16^th Graduation Ceremony.

MMUST’s School of Engineering and Built Environment (SEBE) has stepped up efforts to link engineering students directly to the industry early in their training. This was exhibited on 6^th August, 2021, when they hosted officials of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), Western Branch. The Western Kenya Branch is one of the five branches of IEK in the country whose goal is to promote and develop the engineering profession and best practice in Kenya and the world.

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology recently had the privilege to host the fourth International Biophysical Conference and Networking Event which was held virtually on 6th August, 2021. The conference on the International Trends of Biophysical Education, Research and Innovation aims at bringing together scholars, policy makers and students with a view of critiquing the trends in Africa to spur interest in potential and young scholars of Biophysics. It is in this forum, that the existing gaps and their remedies were identified for the advancement of Biophysics in Africa.

The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) MMUST Chapter on Saturday, 7^th August 2021, carried out a massive tree planting exercise at Mahiakalo Primary School in Kakamega County. This was part of a series of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities that the union intends to undertake. The theme of the CSR activity was ‘Jamii Yetu Wajibu Wetu’.  The UASU team included Dr. Bernard Omogo (Secretary General), Dr. Humphrey Agevi (Deputy Secretary General), Dr. Jairus Odawa (Chairman), Dr. Consolata Lusweti (Vice Chairperson), Dr. Angeline Savala (Treasurer), Mr. Philip Amuyunzu (Organizing Secretary) Prof. Samuel Kubasu (Trustee), Mr. Shadrack Opunde (Trustee), Dr. Regina Bwire (Committee member), Dr. Evans Raballa (Committee member), Dr. Joy Kasili (Delegate), Dr. Sabella Kiprono (Delegate) and Dr. Akinyi Onyango (delegate).

Staff and students at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, and Indiana University (IU) Bloomington, are set to benefit from the blossoming MMUST-Indiana partnership which began with the visit of two (2) eminent professors, Prof. Henry K. Wakhungu and Prof. Phoebe Wakhungu. The two (2) scholars were at MMUST  on 3^rd August, 2021, to recruit prospective graduate students as well as early career staff into IU. The visitors, who were received by the Director, Directorate of International and Academic Linkages, MMUST, Dr. Catherine Aurah, met a number of staff and students to sensitize them regarding opportunities at IU.

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) UASU Chapter has proved that Unions are part and parcel of Universities’ community transformation and development agenda. MMUST’s Academic Staff Union (UASU) on 1^st of August 2021, carried out a reproductive health education and mentorship initiative at Umina Mixed Day Secondary School in Siaya County. This was part of the University’s Corporate Social Responsibility endeavour to transform communities around through development activities and projects.