Dr. Rose Atieno Opiyo of Educational Psychology Department, MMUST is the new Kenyan recipient of the 2020-2022, International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development (ISSBD)/ Jacobs Foundation, Professional Development Fellowship award.

This is a 3- year prestigious doctoral programme that attracts wide candidature from various academic disciplines: Nutrition, Linguistics, Anthropology, Psychology, Public Health and Sociology. It is designed to build research capacity of middle-career researchers in developmental science in Africa, putting them in the best position to improve:

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), currently the only University in Kenya offering Optometry at degree level, has benefited greatly from the Staff Exchange program with the Norway Government. MMUST is the pioneer of Optometry in the entire East African region. Being so young in the field of Optometry, the University is in collaboration with the government of Norway to ensure capacity building and establishment of a variety of Optometry courses at MMUST.

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) has been identified by the United States Embassy for a mentorship program that will involve the department of Journalism and Mass Communication. Courtesy of International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT) Kenyan Chapter, the embassy has funded ten female students from Journalism and Mass Communication department who have been enrolled into a mentorship programme for one year.

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology has effectively articulated the voice of the academia regarding peace and building bridges among the people of Kenya. Rev. Dr. Fr. Kizito L. Muchanga recently launched a book dubbed ‘Peace building in Kenya.’ Fr. Kizito who is a lecturer in the School of Arts and Social Sciences as well as the MMUST Chaplain has set a record to be emulated by other scholars through his book which stresses on inclusivity and the role of the Catholic Church in creating a culture of peace.

The Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology booth was among the busiest stands which received numerous clients during the recently held Career Fair at Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC) on 24th and 25th January, 2020. MMUST showcased a diversity of programs and boosted its corporate brand thereby triggering numerous inquiries about the courses offered, how to get to MMUST, intakes, location and talent scholarships.

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) have landed a rare opportunity courtesy the Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI). MMUST earned this prestigious honor after the United States Embassy Cultural Exchange office identified 12 female students from the 11 schools within the University to take part in this innovative program. Prof. John V. O Muoma is coordinating the program on behalf of MMUST.

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The Inter- University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) has identified Dr. Peter Bukhala as a regional Expert in Sports Education. The Council which brings together universities across several countries, invited Dr. Bukhala to the first Workshop of ‘Developing Benchmarks for Sports Education Programmes’ in the East African region. The workshop was held from 13th to 17th January, 2020 in Arusha, Tanzania.

Prof. Rainer Malessa from Hochschule Brandenburg, Germany arrived at the University on 20th Janaury 2020, to commence a Catalysis training workshop hosted by the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences (SONAS) and coordinated by the Chair of  the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Dr. Francis Orata.

The workshop is set to benefit both staff and students across several disciplines including Mechanical Engineering. This is an interactive and intensive workshop that will stretch up to 31st January, 2020.

View the Tentative Program here