MMUST has just concluded an intensive capacity building exercise for all members of the Senate in readiness for the effective and successful implementation of the Strategic Plan 2023-2027. The well-attended workshop themed ‘Pragmatic Approach to Implementation of the MMUST Strategic Plan: Role of Senate,’ took place from Thursday, 20th March, 2025 to Friday, 21st March 2025 at Sirikwa Hotel in Eldoret.
The training workshop was officially opened by Council member, Dr. Kennedy Ochieng Olungo, who was representing Chairperson of Council, Dr. Pamela Sitienei. It was closed by Council member, CPA Grace Kimotho. In her Keynote address, delivered on her behalf by Dr. Kennedy Olungo, the Chairperson of Council noted that Council is committed to supporting the activities of the Senate in order to ensure that MMUST thrives both in policy and in practice.
“A strategic plan is only as effective as the culture that supports it. At MMUST, we must go beyond policies and drive a mindset shift that embraces accountability and transparency, collaboration and inclusivity, ethical leadership and professionalism, as well as adaptability and innovation,” read the Keynote address.
A section of the participants at the Senators’ Training Workshop at Sirikwa Hotel, Eldoret.
The event was attended by the DVC, ASA- Prof. Hussein Golicha, representing the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo, DVC, Administration and Finance- Prof. John Kuria Thuo and Ag. DVC, PRI- Prof. Peter Bukhala. Registrar Academic Affairs- Prof. Judah Ndiku, Registrar Administration- Dr. Eglay Tsuma and Registrar Planning, Research and Innovation were among the key managers who not only participated but also took part in the planning of the capacity building event.
The facilitators of the highly productive sessions were Dr. Kennedy Ochieng Olungo (representing Chairperson of Council, Dr. Pamela Sitienei), Prof. Raphael Munavu- University of Nairobi, Dr. Peter Changilwa- USIU Africa, Mr. Edward Gisemba-Wise Improve Consultants, Prof. Maurice Okoth- University of Eldoret, Dr. Jared Ongaro-Open University of Kenya, Prof. Walter Oyawa- CEO, NACOSTI, Dr. Simon Angote- Kenya School of Government and MMUST Member of Council, CPA Grace Kimotho.
DVC, ASA- Prof. Hussein Golicha flanked by Prof. Raphael Munavu at the event.
The event was replete with an impressive number of University Management Board Members, Professors, Deans, Directors, Associate Deans Chairpersons of Departments and critical staff from the academic Division. One of the ‘take-homes’ from the Eldoret workshop was the need by all staff, including Senators, to completely embrace and integrate ICT in student information systems, human resource management systems, communication platforms, facilities and asset management systems.
In order to achieve this, one of the facilitators, Dr. Jared Ongaro pointed out that there is no shortcut. “Universities must just invest in top notch digitization, in the right gadgets and in gamification of technology. I urge you to make this intentional. This way, students will have access to virtual labs, flipped classrooms, adaptive learning technologies, personalized learning paths, and fun learning,” stated Dr. Ongaro.
Acting DVC, PRI- Prof. Peter Bukhala with Dr. Roselyne Abwalaba in a networking moment at the event.
Besides the useful training provided to the members of senate, the sessions doubled up as a bonding platform, which staff utilized not only for upskilling but also for networking and pooling ideas.
A section of MMUSO Executive at the Senators’ Training Workshop at Sirikwa Hotel, Eldoret.
Notably, this training comes at the right time when the institution is implementing its new strategic plan. Such capacity building will undoubtedly equip the Senators with the requisite skills and attitude required to enable the Strategic Plan to become a driving force and transformative tool in MMUST.
Photos by Shiundu Masafu
