Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology’s Council has performed a two-day inspection train in the three (3) University campuses to evaluate their suitability for full accreditation. The inspection, which befell from 12th to 13th November, 2025 in the Webuye (MMUST TVET College), Butula and Bungoma campuses, is a part of the Council’s ongoing efforts to broaden the University. The train was spearheaded by Council member, Ms. Dorothy Kimeu, who was standing in for the Chairperson of Council, Dr. Pamela Sitienei. The Council workforce comprised Dr. Kennedy Olungo, Ms. Eunice Wakofula, Ms. Grace Kimotho, Ms. Susan Nyasinga, in addition to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo.
“The University Council is focused on expanding MMUST campuses in a bid to reach more students, and consequently increase the institution’s revenue streams. There is a need to make our campuses more vibrant while ensuring that we adhere to the Commission for University Education’s standards and guidelines in order to attain full accreditation for them,” remarked Ms. Kimeu throughout a gathering on the MMUST TVET College-Webuye.
MMUST Council members with workers on the University TVET College in Webuye.
Speaking on the similar venue, Prof. Shibairo famous that the University Management’s objective is to see that the MMUST TVET College turns into a middle of excellence, attracting college students from throughout the Country. “I am glad to point out that we have acquired ownership of this land and that we have full support from the County Government of Bungoma to operationalize this campus,” added the Vice Chancellor.
“This visit sends a message of confidence and renewed hope for this young but vibrant institution. Within the last seven months, we have been able to operationalize this campus and successfully admit two cohorts of students for the Diploma in Pedagogy programme,” acknowledged the Acting Principal-MMUST TVET College, Prof. Stephen Odebero. In his speech, Prof. Odebero identified that the College boasts well-lit school rooms, practical laboratories and workshops, accessibility options for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), in addition to a library with a big assortment of bodily books and one which has entry to over 3 million e-books. He added, “the recent TVETA assessment confirmed that the College’s foundation is strong, the administrative framework is compliant, the governance structure is functional and that the staff are fully committed. We have also received confirmation from the Authority that six of our programmes are ready for delivery.”
MMUST Council member, Dr. Kennedy Olungo, vegetation a tree in Webuye. The University Greening Initiative Unit coordinated the planting of 15 indigenous timber that day.
In Bungoma campus, the Council was acquired by the Director, Prof. William Wanjala Toili, who in his presentation revealed that the ability was established in 2008 as MMUST’s first department. “This campus has adequate physical facilities to support the various academic and non-academic programmes offered here. Although we have met most of the Commission for University Education’s requirements, there are a few issues that need to be addressed for full accreditation,” acknowledged Prof. Toili, including that plans are underway for the campus to concentrate on programme specialization and area of interest concentrating on as a method for enhancing the scholar inhabitants.
Council members tour the MMUST Bungoma campus.
“The MMUST Butula campus operates under a Memorandum of Understanding between the University and the Butula Centre for Education, Research and Development-BUCERED. The local community has been very supportive towards the development of this campus, as they envision having a University College in their region, which will not only serve as a center for training, research and innovation, but also create employment opportunities,” stated the MMUST Butula Campus Coordinator-Dr. Joel Ogutu, including that the institution continues to obtain important funding from Butula’s Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Notably, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs), Prof. Hussein Golicha, was current in the course of the Butula go to by the Council. He reiterated that the group is raring to see the campus absolutely operational, saying that MMUST is in full assist of guaranteeing that it grows into what it has been meant to turn into.
Council members on the MMUST Butula campus grounds.
The go to by Council to the University campuses to evaluate their suitability for accreditation is certainly a affirmation of its dedication to increasing MMUST. It is obvious that Council is eager on guaranteeing that every campus meets the required tutorial, infrastructural and administrative requirements, needed for guaranteeing the services’ credibility and supporting the supply of high quality training.
By Wangari Wambugu
Photos by Shiundu Masafu