MMUST Establishes Institutional Partnerships Through Online Evidence of Collaboration in Tandem With Sustainable Development Goals

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) Webometrics Unit, has established various institutional partnerships with key stakeholders to generate online evidence of collaboration in tandem with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s).  The two-tire strategy which involves establishment of online evidence of collaboration is aimed at promoting the use of ICT tools in trade and service delivery in institutions and entities within the Lake Region Economic Bloc. This strategy is steered by the Webometrics and Short Courses Coordinator, Dr. Dennis W. Ochieno.

On 1st and 2nd September, 2022, the team conducted a two-day mobilization exercise targeting Health and Learning institutions, businesses, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) and Community Based Organizations (CBO’s) within the Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB)

MMUST Hosts Lurambi Constituency MP, Hon Titus Khamala, to Discuss Collaboration in TVET Training

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, has today, 16^th September, 2022, hosted Lurambi Constituency Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. Titus Khamala, to discuss collaboration in TVET training. The MP was received by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo, together with DVC (Academic and Student Affairs), Prof. Hussein Golicha and DVC (Planning, Research and Innovation), Prof. Charles Mutai.

Kakamega County to Partner With MMUST and Other Training Institutions to Spur Development, Says Newly Elected Governor H.E FCPA Fernandes Barasa

Kakamega County is set to partner with MMUST and other training institutions to spur development. This was evident during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Governor H.E FCPA Fernandes Odinga Barasa and his deputy Hon. Angatia Ayub Savula on 15^th September, 2022 at Bukhungu stadium.

MMUST and Malteser International Begin Implementation of Upesi Health Programme Through Refurbishing and Equipping of MMUST’s High Fidelity Simulated Laboratory!

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) and Malteser International (MI) have begun the implementation of ‘Upesi Health Programme’ which involves refurbishing and equipping of MMUST’s high fidelity simulated laboratory. Today, Wednesday 7^th September, 2022, a team from MI led by the Country Coordinator, Mr. Martin Schoemburg, paid a courtesy call to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo to discuss the modalities of refurbishing and equipping. The event whose key drivers are the Health Program Manager, Kenya-Malteser International, Ms.  Joy China and the Project President at MMUST, Dr. Tecla Sum, took place at the VC’s office.

MMUST Vice Chancellor Addresses First Year Students as Orientation Process Concludes

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo, has today, 2^nd September, 2022 addressed first year students as the weeklong orientation process came to a conclusion. This key event, which took place at the Graduation Grounds was designed for the Vice Chancellor to interact and officially welcome the new students to campus. The event was also attended by the DVC, Administration and Finance (A&F) and DVC Academic and Students affairs, deans and directors, Chairpersons of departments, academic and non- academic staff as well as the other continuing students.

Speaking during the event, Prof. Shibairo acknowledged the MMUST’s freshmen as he applauded them for excelling in their KCSE examinations and gaining entry into this incredible community of higher learning. He assured the students that they made an excellent choice to join MMUST.

MMUST Vice Chancellor Hosts a Section of First Year Students to Luncheon

Masinde Muliro University of Science Technology (MMUST) Vice-Chancellor (VC), Prof. Solomon Shibairo has today, 2^nd September 2022, hosted a section of first-year students from the farthest and nearest locations from the University for a luncheon. The eight (8) students who joined the University recently, had a one-on-one interaction with the VC during their luncheon.

They were also accompanied by the Masinde Muliro University Students Organization (MMUSO) Chairman, Mr. Samuel Motari, and Vice Chairperson, Ms. Cynthia Muthoni.

MMUST STEPS UP EFFORTS TO IMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology has stepped up efforts to improve infrastructural facilities for staff and students. This was evident during the Vice Chancellor’s inspection of ongoing projects today, 26^th August, 2022. 

Prof. Solomon Shibairo commenced his inspection with the footbridge connecting to Hall Four (4) students’ residence followed by TVET complex and the Olympic size swimming pool. While inspecting the projects, he commended the projects’ supervisors for the work done. He instructed the Estate Manager to continue improving the beauty of the University by planting more flowers and trees to keep our environment more attractive. He further directed that more parking space be created, to avoid dangerous and disorganised parking within the University.

MMUST and Immunify- Life Launch Hiv and Aids Project That Utilizes Block- Chain Technology to Transform Health Outcomes

MMUST and Immunify- Life have today, 3^rd August, 2022 jointly launched an HIV and AIDS project that will utilize block- chain technology to transform health outcomes in Western Kenya. The event which was held at ABA 515 and presided over by the DVC, Planning Research and Innovation (PRI), Prof. Charles Mutai, specifically aims at enhancing outcomes for HIV and AIDS patients with suspected treatment failure through innovation and technology. The study is spearheaded by the founder, Immunify- Life, Mr. Guy Newing and coordinated at MMUST by Dr. Tecla Sum. The project activities that commenced today will go on up to February, 2023.

The findings of the project themed ‘Enhancing Healthcare through Innovation and Technology’ will be evaluated to inform the rollout of the application in Western Kenya and the entire country. Mr. Newing pointed out that this project will impact healthcare practice in Kenya and Africa through the Integrated Cloud Based System for purposes of improving treatment outcomes for patients with suspected treatment failure.