Women in Water and Natural Resources Conservation to Partner With MMUST for Implementation of Nature Based Solutions for Water Conservation

Stakeholders during the courtesy call at the DVC PRI office.

Women in Water and Natural Resources Conservation(WWANC) together with Nature for Water Facility teams yesterday, 31^st October 2022 visited MMUST to partner with the University for implementation of nature based solutions for water solutions. This is set to take place during the upcoming Yala River Water Fund. The project is led by WWANC and supported by the Nature Conservancy and Nature for Water Facility. The Nature for Water Facility team is mandated by the Nature Conservancy, to lead the feasibility study for the water Fund.

The team led by Ms. Stella Wanjala who is the Local Lead- Yala River Water Fund, paid a courtesy call to the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Planning Research and Innovation, Prof. Charles Mutai. The aim of the meeting was to deliberate, share concept, structure and operational framework for the Yala River Water Fund project that is now at the feasibility phase.

MMUST Conducts Two-day Workshop to Enhance Researchers’ Understanding of Intellectual Property Rights

Participants pose for a group photo on the first day of the workshop.

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, through the Directorate of Directorate of Science Park Innovation and Incubation Centre (SPIIC), has conducted a two-day workshop in an effort to enhance researchers’ understanding of Intellectual Property(IP) as well as Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). The Workshop, which took place from Thursday, 27^th October, 2022 to Friday, 28^th October, 2022, involved all staff with ongoing funding as well as those previously funded through the University Innovation Fund (UIF).

MMUST in Collaboration With Light for the World and Standard Chartered Bank Champion Future Makers Inclusive Employability

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo (second left), and the Head of Branches, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya, Ms. Joan Okello (left) flagging off the Standard Chartered Bank Marathon.

MMUST in collaboration with Light for the world and the Standard Chartered Bank on Thursday, 27^th October, 2022 commenced a two-day mentorship program to champion Future Makers Inclusive Employability. This was aimed at taking the staff and students through disability awareness training as well as conducting disability awareness score card for the institution. As part of the collaboration, on Friday, 28^th October, 2022, MMUST hosted the Standard Chartered Bank Marathon that was officially flagged off by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo who was also part of about for hundred (400) participants.

The event was geared towards providing students with the knowledge and how to be ready for the job market, providing students with advice and how they can make their technical skills match the job market demand as well as providing opportunities for the mentor to interact with the students and help them demystify myths or challenges on employability and professional growth.

IHELP Project Expands As The Principal Investigator Dr. Rose Opiyo Unveils The Fifth Caregiving Centre

Members of Shiveye community together with MMUST team.

The IHELP project has continued to advance as the Principal Investigator, Dr. Rose Opiyo unveiled the fifth Inclusive Home-Based Early Learning Centre in Idakho East, Ikolomani Sub-County. Yesterday, 27^th October 2022, Dr. Opiyo met the Shiveye Ward Administrators, Community leadership, and its members for a public participation exercise to discuss issues pertaining to the establishment of another Caregiving center in the region.

MMUST-SSRC Conduct Outreach Programme in an Effort to Acquaint Postgraduate Students With Grant Opportunities

MMUST-SSRC Workshop participants pose for a group photo outside the University Administration Block A.

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, in conjunction with the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), the African Peacebuilding Network (APN) and the Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa (NextGen), has conducted an outreach activity in a bid to familiarize MMUST staff and students with SSRC grant opportunities. On Friday, 21^st October, 2022, MMUST hosted SSRC officials for a Workshop that drew scholars from various departments in the University as well as other institutions of higher learning.

MMUST’s Newly-elected Deans Take Oath of Office

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology’s Dean School of Computing and Informatics (SCI), Dr. Daniel Otanga, and the Dean School of Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (SDMHA), Dr. Ferdinard Nabiswa, have today, 27^th October, 2022, taken the oath of office.

MMUST Institute of Indigenous Knowledge and Cultural Studies Gives New Impetus to Preservation of Culture as They Host His Majesty Nabongo Maurice Rapando the 2nd

The Institute of Indigenous Knowledge and Cultural Studies (IIKCS) at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, has given new impetus to the effort to preserve Kenya’s tangible and intangible heritage. On 25^th October 2022, the institute held a one-day Strategic Direction Workshop themed ‘Leveraging Indigenous Knowledge and Culture for Sustainable Development’. This workshop drew various stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds and institutions including His Royal Majesty Nabongo Maurice Rapando II from the Wanga Kingdom.

Mumias East MP Hon. Peter Salaysa Pays a Courtesy Call to the Office of the Vice Chancellor

Mumias East MP Hon. Peter Salasya has today 24th October 2022 paid a courtesy call to the office of the Vice Chancellor. The two discussed a range of issues concerning the University including offering support to needy students through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Kitty. Hon Peter Salasya commended MMUST for peace and tranquillity as there have been few strikes witnessed in the institution in the recent years. He also congratulated the Vice Chancellor on the good management of the University. He expressed interest in partnering with MMUST to support TVET education in the region.