MMUST OPTOMETRY DEPARTMENT PROVIDES FREE EYE CARE AT BUKURA HEALTH CENTRE IN COMMEMORATION OF THE WORLD SIGHT DAY

A team of experts from the Optometry Department at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, yesterday 14^th October 2021, availed to the community free eye screening and treatment of visual impairments at Bukura Health Centre in celebration of the World Sight Day. Led by the Chairman of the Department Mr. George Sowayi, the team showcased their expertise in dealing with diverse visual problems diagnosed. Some of the visual problems they   detected included Binocular, Myopia and Presbyopia. They offered interventions of drug treatment, free spectacles and referrals to severe cases.

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.  

“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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.