127 Students Pursuing Various Courses at MMUST Set to Benefit from the KSh 889,000 Cheque Donated by Shinyalu MP, Hon. Fredrick Lusuli Ikana
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) is delighted to announce that on Tuesday 14th July, 2026, the Member of Parliament for Shinyalu Constituency- Hon. Fredrick Lusuli Ikana presented a cheque worth Ksh. Eight Hundred and Eighty Nine ( 889,000) to support needy students at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST). The youthful, development conscious MP handed over the cheque to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo who was flanked by the Deputy Vice Chancellor- Planning, Research and Innovation, Prof. Christopher Ngacho.
Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo and the Deputy Vice Chancellor- Planning, Research and Innovation, Prof. Christopher Ngacho during the event.Speaking at the event in the MP Ikana noted that he has immense interest in the education of youths in the country, adding that this was not the first time he is supporting young people to pursue higher education. “I have come to hand over the cheque which is earmarked for 127 needy and vulnerable students from Shinyalu Constituency pursuing various courses at the MMUST. This is a star – rated University not only in Kenya and the region but also globally,” stated Hon. Ikana. He added that it is incumbent upon the leaders and residents of the region to develop affordable housing while the security organs must ensure that there is security for the growing population.
Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo and Hon. Fredrick Lusuli Ikana hold up the 889,000 cheque. They are flanked by the Deputy Vice Chancellor- Planning, Research and Innovation, Prof. Christopher Ngacho.
Echoing the Hon Ikana, the Vice Chancellor expressed appreciation for the support from the Member of Parliament for Shinyalu Constituency and called upon other leaders to emulate this gesture. “We are expecting 7586 new students as we prepare to receive the first year students in September. This is an opportunity for supportive leaders in the region to assist to offer their contribution as well as the provision of adequate and affordable accommodation for the growing student population,” said Prof. Shibairo.
Hon. Fredrick Lusuli Ikana signs the visitors’ book at MMUST.
The scholarship support is aimed at easing the financial burden faced by the beneficiaries and enabling them to continue with their academic programmes. Indeed, this is a commendable act of leadership and giving back to the community by the Member of Parliament for Shinyalu Constituency- Hon. Fredrick Lusuli Ikana. Championing education should be among the main initiatives that preoccupy national leaders.
By Dr. Lydia Anyonje
