UASU-MMUST CHAPTER FIRST AGM REVEALS SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS SET TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF ACADEMIC STAFF IN MMUST

The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) -Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Chapter, highlighted its key achievements at its maiden Annual General Meeting (AGM) since the installation of new Union leaders in March 2021, on Tuesday 7^th December, 2021.

Speaking during the hybrid meeting at the Union’s new offices in Milimani, Dr. Bernard Omogo, the Secretary General, said that the Union has witnessed growth in membership from two hundred and eighty-two (282) to three hundred and fourteen (314) members since the Union leaders took office. He encouraged more members to subscribe to the Union, affirming that the only current funds stream for the union is the membership subscription.

MMUST ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ADOPTS THE NEW CONSTITUTION AND ELECTORAL LAWS AS AMENDED BY THE UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT BOARD

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Alumni Association (MMUSTAA) has adopted the new MMUSTAA constitution and electoral laws that were amended by the University Management Board. The adoption took place during the MMUSTAA two-day workshop held at the Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu County on 26^th and 27^th November 2021. The MMUST alumni workshop was organised by the Directorate of Career Services, headed by Dr. Teresa Okoth.

SCIENCE PARK INNOVATION AND INCUBATION CENTER (SPIIC) HOLDS ITS FIRST DAY OF THE 1ST BLENDED INNOVATION DISSEMINATION WEEK

We are delighted to inform you that on December 1, 2021, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology through the Directorate of Science Park Innovation and Incubation Center (SPIIC) has successfully held its first day of the 1^st Blended Innovation Dissemination Week themed ‘Growing Innovation Capacity Through University Funding 2020/2021’.

GLOBAL RESEARCH NETWORK LAUNCH MARKS MMUST’S FRONTLINE POSITION IN ADDRESSING CHALLENGES OF DISPLACEMENT AND MIGRATION RESULTING FROM DISASTERS AND CLIMATE CHANGE

MMUST has taken the lead in the global quest to address the challenges of displacement and migration in the context of disasters and climate change. This was exhibited on 30^th November, 2021, when the University became the center of the official launching of the Climate Mobility Africa Research Network whose Chair is MMUST’s risk mitigation expert, Dr. Nicodemus Nyandiko.  The exciting international panel discussion was moderated by Dr. Tamara Wood of Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, UNSW Sydney.

MMUST RUGBY TEAM STUNS RECORD KENYA CUP HOLDERS NONDES IN A MATCH STAGED AT MMUST GROUNDS TO CLINCH ITS FIRST WIN IN THE 2021/2022 SEASON!

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology rugby team beat Nondescript RFC to claim the first win of the 2021/2022 Kenya Cup season in an entertaining match played at MMUST Grounds on Saturday 27^th November 2021.

MMUST IDENTIFIED BY THE STANDARD MEDIA GROUP TO HOST THE RADIO MAISHA ‘MAISHA CONCERT FRIDAY SHOW’

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, today 26^th November 2021, has had the privilege to host a Radio Maisha show dubbed ‘Maisha Concert Friday’. This is a Radio Maisha breakfast show program aired every Friday from 6am to 10am and is hosted by Emmanuel Mwashumbe and Ali Swaleh famously known as ‘Shugaboy’.

The event was organized by the Directorate of Corporate Communications and Marketing (DCCM) led by the Director, Dr. Lydia Anyonje and Marketing Officer, Mr. James Muriithi. This activity is part of DCCM’s strategic objective to enhance the University visibility and promote its corporate image. The show also presented an opportunity for MMUST students to interact with industry players and showcase their competencies in diverse fields.

KUSU-MMUST BRANCH PLEDGES TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT

The Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU) MMUST Chapter on Thursday, 18^th November, 2021, held its 11^th & 12^th Branch Annual General Meeting (BAGeM) at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo, was among the invited guests that graced the event, themed ‘After “MUOSHO MOJA” What Next?’

Prof. Shibairo expressed his willingness to set up a conducive working environment for all staff, clear of conflicts. He urged the KUSU members to embrace the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) which ensures a win-win for both parties.

MMUST AMONG PIONEER UNIVERSITIES TO TAKE UP THE KENYA GOVERNMENT’S INITIATIVE TO ERADICATE YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT BY LAUNCHING AJIRA DIGITAL CLUB

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology is among the pioneer Universities to take up the Kenya government’s initiative to address youth unemployment by launching Ajira Digital Club. MMUST launched the Ajira club on Friday, 19^th November, 2021 at the University Main Catering Unit (MCU 001). The launching ceremony was graced by the Principal Secretary, Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs, Mr. Jerome Ochieng.

Speaking during the ceremony, Mr. Ochieng congratulated the University Management for implementing the initiative to ensure self-employment of youths. “Ajira Digital initiative is among the government flagship programs to address unemployment among the youths. Online work is the way to go, let us take advantage of the available digital opportunities to empower students with the skills to enable them earn a living. Online writing works, online jobs pay,” stressed Mr. Ochieng.