Hosting Vaal University of Technology (VUT)

The University is hosting a delegation of four senior management staff and professors from the Vaal University of Technology (VUT), South Africa, for a meeting to review the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), discuss action plans, and explore potential research collaborations between the two institutions.

Led by Prof. Christa Grobler, the delegation paid a courtesy call to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Peninah Aloo-Obudho, before engaging in discussions and interactive sessions with university staff. Key areas of collaboration explored include faculty exchange, innovation and commercialization, multilateral partnerships, funding opportunities, curriculum development, and joint research initiatives.

The discussions highlighted possible research areas such as tourism, environmental sciences, hydrogen energy, alternative energy sources, nanotechnology, water purification, traditional medicine, technical management, nutrition, and health.

The delegation is also scheduled to visit Egerton University and Rivatex Africa Ltd. to explore further research collaboration opportunities and conduct a benchmarking exercise on agricultural programs.