PS State Department For Higher Education And Research, Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, Honors MMUST President’s Award–Kenya Gold Medalists
The Principal Secretary for the State Department for Higher Education and Research, Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, on 27th February 2026, officially presented medals and certificates to the Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology’s President’s Award Kenya Gold Winners. This in-house commendation ceremony follows the national Gold Award Presentation hosted by H.E Dr. Willian Samoei Ruto at State House Nairobi on 21st January 2026. The event was attended by the University Management Board and the MMUST Council, led by Dr. Kennedy Olung’o, who was representing the Chairperson, Dr. Pamela Sitienei.
Dr. Beatrice Inyangala addresses the awardees.
Addressing the achievers, Dr. Inyangala lauded the PA-K Program as a vital extension of formal education. “The President’s Award Kenya reminds us of a profound truth: education is not confined to classrooms, lecture halls, or examination scripts. It also happens on rugged paths during community service, in quiet acts of compassion, and in moments when a young person chooses discipline over distraction, purpose over passivity, and service over self,” she said.
The PS emphasized that the Kenya of the future requires more than just academic credentials. She noted that the nation has to be built on courage, integrity, empathy, and resilience, values central to the PA-K framework.
Dr. Inyangala presents the gold medal to one of the awardees.
Dr. Inyangala specifically recognized the MMUST PA-K Chapter for its role as a regional mentor. Under the patronage of Ms. Tabytha Shisia and the support of Mr. Levi Wanyama, MMUST has successfully inducted sister institutions including Kibabii University, Kaimosi Friends University, and Alupe University into the program. “Leadership is not about being ahead; it is about lifting others as you rise. MMUST has done exactly that,” she remarked, urging for the continued expansion of the program across the nation.
Prof. Solomon Shibairo (left) and Dr. Inyangala share a moment with one of the awardees.
Echoing these sentiments, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo highlighted the University’s mission to produce well-rounded citizens. “Our goal has always been to produce holistic graduates who are not only technically proficient but also socially responsible and leadership-ready. The PA-K progra perfectly complements our mission. It reminds us that while degrees open doors, it is character and life skills that keep those doors open,” said Prof. Shibairo.
While tracing the remarkable trajectory of the program, the PA-K Patron, Ms. Tabytha Shisia, provided a comprehensive background of the Chapter’s growth at MMUST. She attributed the success of the Gold medalists to a culture of excellence fostered by the University management, and expressed her profound gratitude for their support in facilitating the students’ rigorous journey to the highest level of the award.
The MMUST PA-K Patron, Ms. Tabytha Shisia (right) receives her certificate.
It is worth noting that under Ms. Shisia’s guidance; the Chapter has not only flourished internally but has also become a mentorship hub for neighboring universities.
As Kenya shifts away from exam-centered learning toward a skills-based approach, these Gold Awards prove that MMUST is certainly ahead of the curve.
By Caren Nekesa
Photos by Shiundu Masafu
