MMUST Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme has marked a fresh leadership chapter with the election of new Trustee Representatives to office. The newly elected trustees, who will be representing the Academic and Administrative & Technical staff members in Grades I-IV, are Prof. Peter Bukhala and Ms. Dorah Khaluyi Mbakaya respectively. The election of new trustees held on 9th September 2024, is an opportunity to bring fresh perspectives to managing the Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme (SRBS).
Prof. Bukhala garnered 118 votes while his counterpart, Dr. Charles Omondi, got 92 out of 210 valid votes cast. On the other hand, Ms. Mbakaya trounced her two competitors to scoop a whopping 67 votes out of the 131 valid votes cast.
Speaking after the elections, Prof. Bukhala thanked members for electing him and promised to make the Scheme greater.
“I will ensure effective communication and transparency to build trust with Scheme members. As a trustee, I will ensure that I listen to the concerns of employees, address any grievances promptly, and keep members informed about key decisions and changes,” said Prof. Bukhala.
Prof. Peter Bukhala receiving his certificate from the Returning Officer- Mr. Noah Wafula.
Similarly, Ms. Mbakaya appreciated the fact that members saw it fit to give her another chance to serve as Trustee. Conceding defeat, Dr. Omondi noted that it was a good fight and that he is committed to supporting Prof. Bukhala to achieve the collective agenda of members. Additionally, Ms. Roba Lubembe and Mr. Dickson Mulindi who were vying for the position of Administrative & Technical staff members in Grades I-IV, promised to support Ms. Mbakaya in implementing the plans that will benefit members.
Ms. Dorah Khaluyi Mbakaya receiving her certificate from the Returning Officer- Mr. Noah Wafula.
Present during the exercise were; – IEBC Elections Coordinator Lurambi Constituency, Ms. Viola Kadasia; Election officials; Mr. Noah Wafula (Returning Officer), Dr. Peter Cherop, Ms. Scarlet Kavaya, Mr. Andrew Gitau, Ms. Purity Muchere; SRBS Secretariat; Mr. Benard Wesonga and Ms. Celestine Mmasi. The Clerks were Ms. Mildred Kagai, Ms. Judy Dipondo, Mr. Edwin Wafula, and Mr. Levi Wanyama.
Dr. Isaac K'Owino preparing to cast his vote.
In the words of Prof. Bukhala, we hope that the newly appointed trustees will get to work, forge ahead, and make the MMUST SRBS great! The success of this transition will ultimately be measured by the trustees' ability to effectively manage the Scheme and to maintain and enhance the trust and confidence of its members.
By Dr. Lydia Anyonje and Linet Owuor
Photos by Shiundu Masafu
