Co-operative Bank showed its commitment to education and community development by paying a courtesy call to Multimedia University of Kenya (MMU), with the main objective of exploring strategic areas of collaboration.
Led by Head of Institutional Banking Department Bernard Osoro, the delegation engaged with MMU Chairman of Council Dr. Albert Kochei, together with the top management, in a productive meeting held at the Chairman of Council’s office.
The visit’s deliberations centered around discussions of potential collaboration between the bank and MMU, where both parties viewed the meeting as a significant first step towards building a lasting and mutually beneficial relationship.
MMU Chairman of Council Dr. Albert Kochei said that the university is committed to bridging the gap between academia and the corporate world by exploring partnerships that will benefit students, the university, and the community.
Dr. Kochei emphasized the value of industry-academia partnerships, underlining their role in bridging the gap between education and the corporate world through mentorship and career opportunities.
In response, Mr. Osoro expressed the Co-operative Bank’s commitment to supporting education, saying that the areas of collaboration explored will not only fulfil the strategic interests of the two institutions but will also bring a positive impact within the communities they serve.
MMU top management represented by Deputy Vice-Chancellor—Administration, Finance and Planning Prof. Geoffrey Rurimo and Deputy Vice-Chancellor—Academic Affairs, Research and Innovation Prof. Dr-Eng. Livingstone Ngoo.
By Nicanor Ndiege