Commission for University Education Visits MMUST to Assess Academic Resources for Three New Programmes!!

A team from the Commission for University Education (CUE) yesterday 8^th December, 2025, visited Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) to assess academic resources in support of accreditation for three proposed programmes; Bachelor of Science in Disaster Risk and Security Intelligence Management, Master of Science in Cognitive Neuroscience (Learning difficulties), and Master of Science in hospitality and Events Management. During the visit, the programme lead teams made presentations of the available academic infrastructure, teaching and research resources, and other facilities to demonstrate the university’s readiness to deliver the programmes effectively. The CUE delegation was led by the Head of Institutional Accreditation, Mr. Joseph Musyoki, and included Dr. Benson Murgor, Dr. Charles Imbiukha, Dr. Paul Obum, Dr. Beatrice Imbaya, and Ms. Sarah Ooro. They were received by the Ag. Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Planning, Research and Innovation- Prof. Peter Bukhala, who was standing in for the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo.

A section of MMUST staff members during the exercise.

“These programmes are innovative, timely and responsive to emerging needs. They will provide strong foundations for research in their respective fields and strengthen MMUST’s capacity in disaster risk management, neuroscience, hospitality, and events,” said Prof. Bukhala during the opening of the assessment exercise. Additionally, he acknowledged the long-standing collaborative relationship between MMUST and the Commission, and expressed confidence that the university has developed the programmes in line with CUE standards.

The Ag. Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Planning, Research and Innovation- Prof. Peter Bukhala (left)and the Head of CUE delegation, Mr. Joseph Musyoki (far right) during the event.

Similarly, Mr. Joseph Musyoki pointed out that the role of CUE has gradually evolved from being viewed as an inspector to now acting as a partner in a shared journey of quality with institutions of higher learning. He commended MMUST for embracing the value of accreditation as a guarantee of quality and relevance for its academic programmes. “I am happy to see the innovative programmes you are coming up with, because that is the way to go. The Commission has been encouraging institutions to develop programmes that are responsive to emerging issues in the changing education landscape and these three programmes are moving us decisively in that direction,” he stated.

A section of experts from CUE follow presentations and assess materials during the event.

For MMUST to maintain high quality standards and ensure its students receive credible, well‑structured education that meets national benchmarks, this is definitely the way to go.