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 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.

The just concluded Biophysical Society Sponsored Networking Conference is set to demystify Biophysics among the Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology staff and students. This was evident during the workshop held on Friday, 21^st October, 2022 at the Main Catering Unit (MCU) Boardroom which was organized by the Biophysics Society (BPS) Ambassador Kenya/ Africa, Dr. Philip Amuyunzu. The event was geared towards ‘Sensitization, Dissemination and Advocacy’ of Biophysical Science.

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme on 21^st and 22^nd October 2022, conducted a pre-retirement planning seminar for its staff approaching retirement. This two-day training which was held at the Kakamega Sports Club was steered by consultants from the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA). The consultants included Ms. Agnes Mwenda, Ms. Christine Onyango, Mr. Julius Were, Mr. Vincent Ogutu, Mr. David Letio, and Mr. Benson Odongo.

MMUST Chairperson of Outreach in the School of Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (SDMHA), Prof. Josephine Ngaira, on 21st October 2022, steered another Humanitarian Intervention to transform livelihoods in Tombo Ward, Kakamega County.   This initiative attracted key players including medical officers from the University clinic, MMUST Optometrists as well as a group of SDMHA students pursuing certificate courses. 

 According to Prof. Ngaira, the School conducts Humanitarian Intervention outreach every semester where they engage SDMHA students at different levels. She noted that with support from the Dean, School of Humanitarian Assistance, Dr. Ferdinard Nabiswa, they contribute to fund their Outreaches.  They also have a team that carries out needs assessment to inform the selection of the community where the Outreach should be carried out. This team consists of Mr. Peter Otsianda, Ms. Betty Opilo, Mr. Leonard Nyongesa and Ms. Jane Kemuma.

MMUST, UNFPA and the County Government of Kakamega teams during the visit.

MMUST’s School of Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (SDMHA) in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the County Government of Kakamega on 19^th October 2022, educated young students on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and self-care during menstruation. This was evident during their visit to Nyayo Tea Zone Primary and Shieywe Secondary Schools to campaign against GBV and donate sanitary towels.

The event spearheaded by the Lecturer, Department of Emergence and Management Studies, Dr. Margaret Iyaya who was representing the Dean, SDMHA, Dr. Ferdinand Nabiswa saw disaster risk reduction among the primary and secondary school students. Along with the teams were MMUST Scouts, Red Cross Society, the Disaster and Environment Management Association (DEMA) as well as Achievers Movement.

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) on Tuesday, 18^th October 2022, donated one thousand two hundred and twenty-three mattresses to the Kakamega main prison. This exercise was led by the University Disposal Committee chairman, Prof. Robert Egessa.

Prof. Egessa noted that this exercise is part of community outreach to improve the livelihoods of inmates and the services offered by the Kakamega Prison. It is also a method of disposal referred to as ‘transfer to another public entity.’ 

Prof. Solomon Shibairo exchanging signed partnership MoUs with the Konza Technopolis CEO, Eng. John Tanui, flanked by the MMUST DVC PRI Prof Charles Mutai and the Konza Technopolis Corporate Secretary, Ms. Gladys Koletit

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) has signed a partnership MoU with Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA). The partnership, which was signed on Monday 17^th October 2022, will enable the two institutions to collaborate in Career Development, Community Outreach, Research, and Innovation. This partnership will also contribute to accelerating the digital transformation of the Kenyan economy as per the presidential vision.