The President Awards Kenya (PAK) MMUST Chapter activities have attracted the coveted gold award after showcasing a number of activities that impressed the evaluators. The Gold Awardees, who were accompanied to State House by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs), Prof. Hussein Golicha and the Patron Ms. Tabytha Shisia, were presented to the President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E Dr. William Samoei Ruto. The event took place on 17th October, 2024, at State House in Nairobi.
H.E Dr. William Samoei Ruto together with some of the awardees.
The President Awards Kenya presents to young people a balanced, non-competitive programme of voluntary activities, which encourage personal discovery and growth, perseverance, responsibility to themselves and service to their community. The PAK MMUST Chapter has successfully gone through the three stages required, namely, Bronze, Silver and Gold to attain the award that was presented to the achievers by His Excellency the President at State House Nairobi.
MMUST team with the Attorney General, Senior Counsel Dorcus Oduor.
Speaking during the event, Prof. Shibairo congratulated the students, pointing out that the program is in line with the University’s strategic goals and aspirations.
PAK MMUST Chapter Patron-Ms. Tabytha Shisia visits the Attorney General.
The awardees had an opportunity to meet with the Attorney General, Senior Counsel Dorcus Oduor. Later they interacted with students from Ololulunga High School in Narok, where they conducted mentorship sessions based on life skills. The team was entertained by students from the school, who openly admitted that they wish to join MMUST after their KCSE Exams.
MMUST team at Ololulunga High School.
Undoubtedly, this award places MMUST at the forefront among the institutions who are making great strides in student mentorship and preparation for nation building.
By Dr. Lydia Anyonje and Caren Nekesa
