MMUST SET TO UPSCALE CURRICULA THROUGH MODERN TECHNOLOGY-ORIENTED PROGRAMS FOR GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) has kicked off the process of review to its academic programs. This was done during a two-day workshop held at the Tom Mboya Labour College, in Kisumu County, on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th March 2021 respectively.

The workshop was dubbed ‘Re-defining programs for Global Competitiveness’ and its main aim was to introduce the Integration of Modern Technologies in Academic Curricula in order to place Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) on the Global map.

SUSPENSION OF FACE TO FACE TEACHING AND LEARNING

The University has suspended face-to-face teaching and learning. Attached, please find the specific communication from the Vice Chancellor concerning teaching and Learning.

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MMUST RFC BEAT MWAMBA TO PROCLAIM THEIR ARRIVAL INTO THE KENYA CUP

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Rugby team on Saturday 20th March, 2021 shattered Mwamba RFC to clinch their first ever Kenya Cup win since they joined the league early this year.

The two teams walked into the pitch winless, both looking forward to come out with a first victory, but the varsity boys, famously known as “Makaka” to mean brothers could not let this one go. The MMUST’s team captain, Mr. Kevin Abuga scored a try to give MMUST the lead after his quick reaction against a foul play on Samuel Mbeche. Few minutes to the break, another tactically calculated try was scored by the red hot MMUST forward Lameck Ambetsa, to give MMUST a 12-point lead.

MMUST GLOBALIZES STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE IN GENOME EDITING THROUGH RARE VIRTUAL LECTURE

The School of Agriculture Veterinary Sciences and Technology (SAVET) at MMUST has effectively globalized students’ knowledge in Genome Editing through the recent virtual lecture, delivered by Prof.Yunde Zhao on 24th February 2021.The rare virtual lecture was organized by Professor Wakhungu and Dr. Lubobi Ferdinand Shamala for Agriculture and Biotechnology students in the School of Agriculture Veterinary Sciences and Technology (SAVET).

MMUST HOSTS FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TRAINING

The MMUST security team in conjunction with the Kakamega County Government Disaster Management Unit held a fire safety and emergency response training session at the MMUST graduation square. The training was facilitated by Mr. Julius Mabia and Mr. Shitera from MMUST, Mr. Moses Anambo from the County Government of Kakamega and the St. John's Ambulance team respectively.

MMUST RUGBY TEAM ROARS ITS WAY INTO KENYA CUP!

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Rugby team has qualified to join Kenya Cup Rugby competitions, after edging out Mean Machine from the University of Nairobi 22-12 in a highly thrilling Kenya Cup qualifiers played in MMUST on 13th February 2021.

The western based varsity boys came into this match guns blazing owing to the fact that their fate to remain on the pitch for the remaining part of the year hinged on the outcome of this match. This is after the ministry of health restricted all other levels of the league, allowing only teams in Kenya Cup to continue with the league. Nothing could disrupt their focus on the prize. Not even the heavy rains that poured just before the match begun. Once the match kicked off at 3:45 pm, Mean Machine seemed to have the game as the hosts settled into the game slowly. This made it easy for Mean Machine to capitalize on the penalties committed by MMUST.

CALL FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON MMUSTAA CONSTITUTION

The MMUSTAA technical committee that was tasked to review the existing MMUSTAA constitution with a view to coming up with regulations to guide MMUSTAA elections has now completed its work.

The committee has also given its suggestions on amendments and/or additions to the current draft constitution all in alignment with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. This is now a call to the general membership to give their views and/or comments on the draft as presented.

The draft can be accessed through the university website here or physically at MMUST Main Campus in Kakamega; Office of Career Services located at Orange House Room ABA 206 and at Registrar Academic Affairs’ Office Room 402.

Please send your comments to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by close of business Thursday 4th March 2021.

 Dr. Lydia Anyonje

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING HOLDS WORKSHOP IN BID TO STRENGTHEN INDUSTRY-ACADEMIA LINKAGES

An inception Workshop on Engineering Curriculum Review, organized by the University’s Steering Committee of the Higher Education Partnerships for Sub- Saharan Africa (HEP SSA) programme, was held at the Best Western Kisumu Hotel on Friday, 15th January, 2021. HEP SSA, established by the Royal Academy of Engineering, UK, in 2016, is a project that encourages interaction between academia and industry in order to improve the relevance and skills of engineering graduates. It is supported by the Anglo American Group Foundation and the UK Government through the Global Challenges Research Fund.