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14 Oct,2021

REV. PROF. JUDITH S. K ACHOKA OFFICIALLY HANDS OVER TO THE INCOMING DVC PLANNING RESEARCH AND INNOVATION PROF. CHARLES MUTAI

The date 13^th October 2021, marks the first day of Prof. Charles Mutai in office as the DVC PRI, following the successful handing over of office by Rev. Prof. Judith Achoka, who held the office in Ag capacity.

08 Oct,2021

“EFFECTIVE AND QUALITY CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE IMPROVES OUR REPUTATION AND ATTRACTS MORE STUDENTS,” SAYS THE VICE CHANECELLOR

The one-week Customer Service celebrations hit its climax today Friday, 8th October 2021 with an auspicious closing ceremony graced by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo. Speaking during the event, the Vice Chancellor applauded the Directorate of Corporate Communications and Marketing (DCCM) for their productive work which has put MMUST in good light. He stressed on the importance of commemorating Customer Service Week stating that it is a time when we raise awareness of the value of customer service. “Effective and quality customer care service improves our reputation and attracts more students to this institution. I urge you to continue offering quality services to all the clients visiting MMUST,” added the Vice Chancellor.

07 Oct,2021

“GENDER INCLUSION IN RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT IS KEY TO CAREER PROGRESSION AMONG ACADEMIC STAFF IN UNIVERSITIES,” SAY RESEARCHERS AT MMUST

A team of researchers from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology have ascertained that gender inclusion in research and Management is key to career progression among academic staff in Universities. The team of researchers led by Rev. Prof. Judith Achoka (Principal Investigator), conducted a dissemination workshop yesterday, 5^th October 2021 at Bishop Stam, Kakamega County.

06 Oct,2021

MMUST RECEIVES 60,000 FACE MASKS FROM MALTESER INTERNATIONAL

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology has today, 5^th October 2021, received a donation of 60,000 face masks courtesy of a Multi stakeholder partnership project with key partners being MMUST, Malteser International, AMREF Health Africa and Kenya Health Federation.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo, stated that COVID-19 is still a key issue and that this donation will go a long way in reducing the rate of its spread. He acknowledged the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedical Sciences (SONMAPS) for taking lead in the initiative that bore this collaboration.

01 Oct,2021

MMUST’S RENOWN PROFESSOR OF NUTRITION INTENSIFIES THE NEED FOR MUSHROOM CULTIVATION IN WESTERN REGION TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Professor of Nutrition, Asenath Sigot has heightened the need of the society to venture into mushroom production. This was during an interactive research dissemination session with mushroom farmers at Tsimbalo village in Vihiga County, yesterday 30th September 2021. The title of this research project is Utilization of Oyster Mushroom, Value Addition and New product development for improved Nutrition and Food Security in Western Kenya.

28 Sep,2021

2021/2022 FIRST YEARS' ORIENTATION ONGOING!

The 2021/2022 first years’ orientation is ongoing. The one-week event commenced on 27^th September 2021 with speeches from the Senior Assistant Registrar Administration Mrs. Lilian Kundu, the Deputy Finance Officer, Mr. Kinyoro, the University Library assistants and MMUST Student leaders.

Mrs. Kundu who spoke on behalf of the Registrar Administration informed the students on matters of the University’s staff from different cadres, people living with disability welfare, recruitment of students to work in the University under internship and work study programmes.

Mr. Kinyoro took the students through different sections of the University Finance Department. He urged the students to clear their fees in advance and indicate their registration numbers clearly when paying fees to enable easy and efficient updating of their details in the system.

The students have been organized in their respective Schools and had a library tour session in the afternoon with the Library Staff.

27 Sep,2021

MMUST’S MOVE TO TRAIN STAFF IN MODERN OFFICE OPERATIONS, ETIQUETTE AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SET TO UPSCALE SERVICE DELIVERY

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology has trained office assistants in critical skills required in the modern office environment as a way of building capacity while at the same time improving service delivery. The training workshop, which was organized by the office of the Registrar Administration, was conducted from Thursday 23^rd to Friday 24^th September 2021 at Farm View Hotel in Busia County.

27 Sep,2021

MMUST’S VICE CHANCELLOR HOSTS A PRESS CONFERENCE FOLLOWING HIS SUBSTANTIVE APPOINTMENT

Following the appointments of MMUST’s Top Managers, the Vice Chancellor Prof. Solomon Shibairo on Sunday 26 September 2021, hosted a bevy of journalists drawn from various media houses in the region, including West TV, TV Magharibi, Citizen TV, Pendo TV, Nation Newspapers, Standard Newspapers, Radio Citizen and KBC Radio.

Prof. Shibairo who has hit the ground running, was happy to address the Press stating that he is well prepared for the task ahead and that he is determined to take Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology to a higher pinnacle in Science and Technology.

24 Sep,2021

MMUST MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM’S RESEARCH ASCERTAINS EFFECTIVENESS OF HOME-BASED CARE FOR COVID-19 PATIENTS IN WESTERN REGION

A team of researchers from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), led by the Principal Investigator (P.I), Prof. Francis Orata, has established that the Home-Based Care Model for patients with COVID-19 in the Western Region is effective, citing a higher recovery rate compared to Ministry of Health (MoH) Isolation Centres. This was one of the key findings presented at a Research Dissemination and Stakeholders’ workshop held on 21^st September, 2021at Bishop Stam Pastoral Centre, Kakamega.