The Vice Chancellor- Prof. Solomon Shibairo, with members of the Fourth Estate.
The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Solomon Shibairo, has today, 16 November, 2023, hosted members of the mainstream media to discuss ongoing projects and current events in the University ahead of the 20 graduation ceremony slated for 1 December, 2023. Prof. Shibairo met them during the quarterly (VMB), organized by the Directorate of Corporate Communications and Marketing (DCCM) in conjunction with his Office. Notably, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs)-Prof. Hussein Golicha, as well as the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Planning, Research and Innovation)-Prof. Charles Mutai, were also part of this meeting.
Speaking during the event, the Vice Chancellor thanked the members of the Fourth Estate for honouring the invitation to attend VMB, and asked them to maintain a cordial relationship with MMUST. “Preparations for the upcoming graduation ceremony are in top gear. We expect to graduate about 4,000 students, and we plan to mount a graduation that will not only market our University, but also the entire Western region,” stated Prof. Shibairo. Further, he pointed out that the University admitted the highest number of students in the recent intake, saying that MMUST continues to attract more students.
Prof. Shibairo gives his remarks during the VMB.
While commenting on the current events, Prof. Shibairo mentioned the construction of the proposed ultra-modern Student Center by investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He also talked about the ongoing construction of the Engineering and TVET complex, as well as the Olympic size swimming pool. “MMUST is doing very well in terms of research and innovation, which impacts both the community and the University. One of our prolific researchers, Prof. Maurice Omolo, has just patented his bio-pesticide, set to tackle the jigger flea menace. Such innovations are indeed a game changer in the community,” said the Vice Chancellor, adding that MMUST is pursuing other patents. Prof. Shibairo went on to say that the University will be hosting the German Ambassador to Kenya to inspect the progress of the refurbishment and equipment of the University’s high-fidelity simulation lab, funded by Malteser International (MI), Germany.
“The Vice Chancellor’s Media Breakfast is a forum for journalists to formally and informally interact with the VC. It is an opportunity for us to establish and maintain good working relations with the media, which is crucial to improving our image and reputation,” said the Director-DCCM, Dr. Lydia Anyonje.
The VC shakes hands with West Media's Mr. Caleb Smith Kitui.
This year’s VMB attracted journalists from the Standard, Royal Media Services, Nation Media Group, Mediamax Network, West Media Ltd, Radio Africa Group, Lubao FM, Nyota FM/TV, Mumbo FM, 103.9 MMUST FM and MMUST media (DCCM).
Masinde Muliro University has continued to enhance media relations in an effort to boost its image, as well as to improve its national and global visibility. The VC’s Media Breakfast is definitely a great platform for the University to market itself, while creating a cordial relationship with the Fourth Estate.
Photos by Shiundu Masafu
