Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) on Friday 6th December, 2019 rolled out its largest number of graduands ever during the 14th graduation ceremony. The theme of this year’s graduation was; “Re-engineering Higher Education through Competency based Training, Research and Innovation.”
MMUST Chancellor, Dr. Peter Wanyaga Muthoka on Saturday 7th of December 2019 led a university delegation to Prof. Bethwell Allan Ogot’s home in Yala, Siaya County. The delegation comprised of the Ag. Vice Chancellor Prof. Asenath Sigot , Council members Dr. Samson Muchelule and Mr. Don Riaroh , Ag. Deputy Vice Chancellor Planning, Research and Innovation Prof. Charles Mutai, renown Educationist Prof. John O. Shiundu, Registrar Administration Ms. Rachael Atamba, Director Corporate Communications and Marketing Dr. Lydia Anyonje, University Chaplain Rev. Dr. Willis Otuya and Council Secretariat Ms Immaculate Ayodo.
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST RFC) put in a spirited fight to clinch a narrow 8-06 victory over Kisii RFC breaking a Championship jinx between the two in a match played at Gusii stadium on Saturday 16th November, 2019. The hosts opened the score sheet from two penalties successfully converted by Brian Onguti to make the scores 6-0. Nobert Lumbwani of MMUST RFC would wrestle against a defending Kisii pack at the dying moments of the second half, touching down past the whitewash to make it 06-05 at half time.
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) has once more attained global recognition and joined the international higher education trend setters after launching a book on Communication Skills published by its own leading scholars in the Literature and Language Education Department (LLE). MMUST can now boast of academics who produce knowledge not only for their students but also for the universal audience. The book has eight (8) chapters and has been edited by Dr. David Barasa and Dr. Benard Mudogo both of LLE department. The authors of the book are Dr. David Barasa, Dr. Lucy Mandillah, Dr. Benard Mudogo, Dr. Atichi Alati, Dr. Tobias Omondi and Ms. Hazel Kubebea. This great team of intellectuals has ensured the success of this important publication that will now aid the studies of many students not only at MMUST but also across the nation.
The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) consultants held comprehensive discussions, on Friday 18th of October 2019 with Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology’s academic experts on how to improve curriculum and qualifications, directing them towards skills-orientation to suit the job market through proper collaboration.
Dr. Nicodemus Nyandiko, a lecturer in the Centre of Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), goes into history books as the first Kenyan to be nominated into the Af-STAG board. The prestigious appointment of Dr. Nyandiko to the Af-STAG board has propelled MMUST into the global limelight as the leading University in Disaster Risk Reduction matters and as a Centre of excellence for training professionals in Disaster Risk Management. Dr. Nyaniko and Tarekegn Ayalew from Ethiopia are the only experts in Disaster Risk Mitigation who have been nominated to represent the East African region. This is the region that encompasses IGAD and East Africa on the Af-STAG board which was established by the African Union Commission (AUC).
In an exhilarating match played on Saturday 26th of October, MMUST FC silenced a Trans-Nzoia based Transfoc FC at Kakamega Approved School grounds beating the visiting team 2 goals to 1, which elevated them to third position in the league standing.
Edwin Mtange alias King Mtange, the fluent Swahili Spoken Word artist is rocking the entertainment industry with his expertise in media, poetry and the spoken word. He has gone against all odds and is now a pot of gold to most media practitioners as he is all rounded with a variety of skills needed to run a media house. Mtange is a second year student pursuing Journalism and Mass Communication at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. King Mtange, has previously worked with Magharibi TV and is currently volunteering at Pendo TV as a graphics designer, videographer and screen play writer.
The Rugby Championship for the 2019/2020 season kicked off on Saturday, 26th October 2019 with MMUST RFC travelling to Egerton University, Njoro for the opening match. Captained by Samwel Mbeche, MMUST who lost to Kisumu at the Quarter finals last season maintained a strong side with two new signings Jadah Abdon (Kiumu RFC) and youngster Nelson Babu who was a regular at St. Peters Mumias High School both making their debut in the starting lineup. The match saw a glaring absence of Timothy Mmasi who was out on recovery after the International duty at the Tusker Safari Sevens in Nairobi.
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