MMUSO Leaders Undergo Intensive Induction Training to Foster Transformative Leadership in the University

Masinde Muliro University Student Organisation (MMUSO) leaders are currently undergoing an intensive induction training to foster transformative leadership in the institution. The five-day workshop which kicked off yesterday, Tuesday 12^th July 2022 is being conducted at the Kisumu Hotel-Kisumu County. The training will run until Friday 15^th July 2022.

MMUST Students to Get Industry Links as the University Begins MOU Talks With Innovative Academic Placement Solutions

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology’s students are set to get industry connections as talks to collaborate with Innovative Academic Placement Solutions (INAPS) kick off. On Tuesday, 5^th July, 2022, MMUST hosted the President and Founder-CEO, INAPS, Ms. Emma Njiru, to discuss the details of the partnership as well as the possible areas of collaboration.

Ms. Njiru, who was accompanied by INAPS Chief Regional Advisor, Mr. Juvenal Araka, was received by MMUST’s Acting Registrar (Planning, Research and Innovation), Prof. Alice Chesambu Ndiema, and the Acting Director, International Relations and Academic Linkages, Dr. Ferdinand Nabiswa.

MMUST Conducts Defensive Driving Training for Its Drivers to Improve Competencies and Curb Possible Road Hazards

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, on 30^th June 2022 conducted a three-day Defensive Driving Training for its drivers. The training which was carried out in conjunction with Automobile Association of Kenya will equip MMUST drivers with a set of road skills, strategies and techniques. They will also improve their competencies and be aware of the possible road hazards.

MMUST Students Among the 5,500 to Benefit From Collaboration With Light for the World Futuremakers-inclusive Employability Project!

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) students are among the five thousand five hundred (5,500) students set to benefit from the ‘Future Makers Inclusive Employability’ programme by Light for the World (LFTW) organization. This was evident during the project’s official launch at Shieywe Guest House, Kakamega on 28th June, 2022.The event was coordinated through MMUST’s Directorate of Career Services led by the Director, Dr. Teresa Okoth.

MMUST’s Biological Sciences Department Takes Mentorship a Notch Higher Through Outreach to Ingotse Boys High School, Kakamega.

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) Biological Sciences Department has given deeper meaning to Academic mentorship through their spirited Academic talks and outreaches for High School students in Kakamega County. On 22^nd June, 2022, a team from the Biological Sciences Department held an outreach at Ingotse Boys High School in North Butsotso, Navakholo Constituency, Kakamega County with the aim of popularizing Biology as a viable subject for students to pursue. This is part of the implementation of the recommendations of a recent research conducted by the Department, which indicated a slight decrease in the number of students in the field of Biology admitted to Universities.

High Commissioner To The United Kingdom (Uk), H.e Amb. Dr. Manoah Esipisu And MMUST’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo Meeting, A Sign Of Good Things To Come!

We are delighted to inform you that today, 29^th June, 2022, MMUST Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo met the High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), H.E Amb. Dr. Manoah Esipisu  and Mrs waithiengeni Esipisu.

The Diplomatic mission's mandate is to forge closer relations between the people of Kenya and the people of the United Kingdom in pursuit of deeper bilateral and multilateral cooperation in trade and investments, culture, science and technology as well as other fields for mutual benefit. This will assist MMUST to attain greater global status and positioning through H.E Amb. Dr. Esipisu’s plethora of partnerships and networks.

MMUST’S African Women in Science and Engineering Sanitary Pads Campaign Set to Prevent Absenteesm Among Female Students in Day Schools

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology’s African Women in Science and Engineering (AWSE) Sanitary Pads Campaign will certainly prevent absenteeism among female students in day schools in Kakamega County. The AWSE, MMUST Chapter team has continued their mission of ensuring that female students do not miss their classes due to their menstrual cycle. This was patent during AWSE’s second outreach program to Mwiyala Secondary School - Kakamega, on Thursday, 23^rd June,2022.

MMUST'S Alcohol and Drug Abuse Committee Equips Members With Drug Abuse Intervention Skills

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) Alcohol and Drug Abuse Committee has equipped its members with drug abuse prevention and intervention skills. The committee organized a five (5) day workshop from 20^th to 24^th June, 2022 at the Main Catering Unit (MCU) Boardroom. The workshop themed ‘Workplace- Based Prevention Intervention,’ was sponsored by the National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA).