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MMUST Hosts Education for All Children Team to Discuss Sponsorship Program and Other Areas of Collaboration

MMUST-EFAC teams during the visit.

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology on Wednesday, 24th May, 2023, hosted a team from Education For All Children (EFAC) to discuss the latter’s sponsorship program at MMUST, as well as to explore other areas of collaboration. The team was received by the Dean of Students, Dr. Bernadette Abwao, along with the Marketing Officer, Mr. James Muriithi and the MMUSO treasurer, Mr. Moses Ekitela.

Speaking during the visit, Dr. Abwao applauded EFAC for sponsoring MMUST students, saying that this initiative has greatly transformed their lives. “We hope that EFAC will continue supporting more of our students, and that this partnership will lead to a Memorandum of Understanding between both institutions,” said the Dean of Students.

“There are various sponsorship programs at MMUST, which include; Government sponsorship, the Constituency Development Fund, merit scholarship for Masters students, talent scholarship, the Rattansi Educational Trust Bursary, and of course the EFAC program,” stated Mr. Muriithi, adding that the University is dedicated to improving the students’ welfare and ensuring that they graduate on time. The MMUSO Treasurer reiterated that the University allows students to access various sponsorship programs in a bid to assist them in managing their accommodation expenses, fees, as well as their upkeep.

According to EFAC’s Program Manager, Mr. Benson Masero, the organization sponsors needy and bright students from Form one (1) through University, which is an 8-year scholarship programme. “EFAC is supporting over 900 students, and about 10 of them are in MMUST. I commend this University for being a good partner and we look forward to more collaborations,” he added. Mr. Masero was accompanied by EFAC’s Communications and Public Relations Officer, Mr. Eric Malavi.

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology has continued to enhance its students’ learning experience. Higher education funding remains a major challenge, and lack of financial means is one of the leading causes of University dropout, as well as untimely graduation. By providing access to sponsorship opportunities, MMUST has indeed proven that it is committed to ensuring that students pursue their studies to completion.

By Milicent Masitsa & Getrude Ajiambo

Photos by Shiundu Masafu 

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