MMUST Strengthens International Ties as SAVET Students Prepare to Depart for Romanian Mobility Program
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology is taking its global presence a notch higher as two students from the School of Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences and Technology (SAVET) prepare to depart for Romania this Friday, 20th February, 2026. The students, Mr. Fadhili Mulongo and Ms. Annaezia Okong’o, were competitively selected for a five-month academic exchange at the University of Life Sciences ‘King Mihai I’ running from 23rd February to 25th July 2026. On behalf of the University Management, the Director Career Services, Prof. Robert Egessa bid the duo farewell during a courtesy call made to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo.
The Director Career Services, Prof. Robert Egessa (left) and the two students Mr. Fadhili Mulongo and Ms. Annaezia Okong’o
Speaking during the send-off meeting, the Director Career Services, Prof. Robert Egessa lauded the Project Coordinator, Dr. Evans Oruta for his selfless gesture in looking beyond his own department to secure opportunities for the wider University community.
“Many times when we get an opportunity to collaborate, the focus is individualized or limited to one’s own School. However, Dr. Oruta overlooked the individual interest and concentrated on the holistic benefit of the University,” said Prof. Egessa. He challenged the students to be active in their lectures at King Mihai I and good ambassadors of MMUST.
Addressing the student’s academic learning abroad, Prof. Egessa assured them that the curriculum at King Mihai I will not be a hurdle. “You were competitively selected because you have been progressing positively through our system. You are up to the task,” he noted, reassuring them thatacademic foundation at MMUST has fully prepared them for the curriculum in Romania.
Further, he asked the students to create more linkages for themselves and others.
Participants during the courtesy call.
Similarly, the Dean SAVET, Prof. Vitalis Ogemah expressed his delight and confidence in the duo. “We selected students whom we believe are good and capable of representing the best of MMUST. Be open-minded, seek new opportunites, but always remember to follow the official protocol,” he advised.
Reminiscing the roots of the partnership, Dr. Evans Oruta revealed that the opportunity came about in 2023 after MMUST got into a collaborative agreement with the University of Life Sciences King Mihai I. Following successful staff mobility visits involving the School of Arts and Social Sciences (SASS), the program has now expanded to include student exchange. “Our students will immerse themselves in an entire semester of learning. In May, I will be traveling alongside the Director of DIAL, Dr. Umulkher Ali, and the Registrar of Academic Affairs, Prof. Judah Ndiku, to assess their progress and further cement this linkage,” he stated.
Ms. Dorine Ambetsa (right) and the two students.
Echoing these sentiments, Ms. Dorine Ambetsa, representing the Directorate of International Relations and Academic Linkages (DIAL), reminded the scholars of the weight of their mission. “Such opportunities come once in a lifetime. You are the two entrusted to represent this entire University, go and do us proud,” she urged.
Mr. Fadhili Mulongo, a 4th-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Animal Production and Processing, and Ms. Annaezia Okong’o, a 3rd-year student in Agricultural Education and Extension, expressed their gratitude for the university’s support. Both pledged to maintain high standards and ensure the MMUST flag flies high globally.
By Caren Nekesa
Photos by Shiundu Masafu
