MMUST - Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (Official)

03/06/2026

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology has participated in the just-concluded 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations, which were led by the President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E Dr. William Samoei Ruto in Wajir County. This year’s celebrations, themed ‘Education, Skills and the Future’, featured a three-day thematic exhibition, high-level panel discussions and the 2026 Elimu Mashinani forum held at Wagberi Primary School in Wajir. MMUST showcased a number of outstanding innovations, earning high praise from the Principal Secretary-State Department for Higher Education and Research, Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, during her visit to the University’s booth. The PS noted that MMUST’s innovations are economically viable and affirmed her Department’s commitment to supporting and collaborating with the University.

MMUST team, led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo, comprised the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs)-Prof. Hussein Golicha, the Director of Science Park, Innovation and Incubation Centre (SPIIC)-Dr. Tecla Sum, MMUSO President-Mr. Obade Valentine, as well as two (2) student innovators. The Madaraka Day Celebrations highlighted the vital role of education, innovation and research in advancing Kenya’s socio-economic development and equipping citizens with the skills and knowledge required to navigate emerging global opportunities.

MMUST is proud to have been selected to participate in this historic milestone, as Wajir County hosted the national celebrations for the very first time.

02/06/2026

This is a friendly reminder that all students on the Trimester Programme are expected to have cleared at least 50% of their tuition fees by now. The Trimester and Special/Supplementary Examinations for the 2025/2026 Academic Year are scheduled to take place from 27th July to 7th August 2026.

Students are therefore encouraged to clear their fee balances in good time and ensure they meet all examination requirements to avoid any inconveniences.

01/06/2026

HELB wishes to inform all continuing students that the 2026/2027 subsequent loan application window is open starting today, 1st June 2026.
Eligible students are encouraged to apply early to facilitate timely processing and disbursement.

01/06/2026

As we celebrate , let us honour our freedom, unity, and the spirit of progress that drives our nation forward.

to our staff, students, and the entire Kenyan community.

31/05/2026

29/05/2026

A team from Stima Sacco Society Limited is currently at MMUST conducting awareness on their savings and investment products and services. The team is stationed next to the library and will conclude the exercise today, 29th May, 2026.
Staff members and students in session are encouraged to visit the team and take advantage of this opportunity to learn more, seek clarification, and explore the various financial products and services available.

28/05/2026

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology in collaboration with the Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB), on 28th May, 2026, officially kicked off the MMUST-LREB Research and Innovation Dissemination Conference, with experts calling for strengthened collaboration among stakeholders in addressing regional challenges. The two-day conference, set to conclude on 29th May, 2026, has brought together institutions of higher learning from across the Bloc; research and innovation agencies including the Ministry of Education (State Department for Higher Education and Research), National Research Fund (NRF), the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI), as well as partner Universities from Uganda. The conference was officially opened by the Director Higher Education- State Department for Higher Education and Research, Dr. David Watene, who represented the PS, Dr. Beatrice Inyangala. The event themed, ‘Driving Sustainable Development through Research-Driven Innovations, Resilience and Inclusive Growth’, was organized by the Directorate of Research and Postgraduate Support, under the leadership of Prof. Francis Orata.

28/05/2026

The MMUST Greening Initiative has today, 28th May, 2026, led the University community in planting over 7,500 indigenous tree seedlings across the University and the neighboring Approved School grounds. This was in an effort to advance the University’s environmental conservation and climate action agenda. The exercise contributes towards the institution’s target of planting 28,440 trees within the current financial year, in line with national afforestation campaign championed by the President of Kenya, H.E Dr. William Samoei Ruto, which seeks to achieve 15 billion trees nationwide by 2032. Members of the University Management Board (UMB), staff, students, partners and the community participated in the exercise as a show of solidarity with the national initiative. The event was graced by the Director of Higher Education at the State Department for Higher Education and Research, Dr. David Watene. Other notable delegates present at the event included the Chief Executive Officer National Research Fund (NRF), Prof. Dickson Andala and a team from the Kenya Forest Service (KFS).

27/05/2026

Eid-al-Adha reminds us of sacrifice, faith, kindness and humanity. MMUST wishes all its students, staff and stakeholders a blessed Eid-al-Adha. May this day bring you peace, joy and the true spirit of sacrifice.

26/05/2026

The Coordinator, MMUST Greening Initiative, Dr. Edward Mugalavai, invites all staff and students to participate in a tree planting exercise on 28th May 2026.
Together, we aim to plant over 7,500 indigenous tree seedlings in support of environmental conservation and sustainability. The event will be graced by our Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo.
Mark your calendars!