Multimedia University of Kenya (MMU), Vice Chancellor Prof. Rosebella Maranga has called on the university’s staff to take collective ownership of the institution’s newly approved KSh 1.6 billion budget, urging them to embrace accountability, prudent resource management and innovation to successfully deliver the university’s strategic priorities for the 2026/2027 Financial Year.
Speaking during presentation of the approved budget to staff, Prof. Maranga said the budget, approved by the university Council on July 31, 2026, provides the resources required to implement the university’s Strategic Plan and deliver on its 2026/2027 Performance Contract.
She noted that the budget is a reflection of the university’s shared commitment to advancing quality teaching and learning, research, innovation, community engagement and efficient service delivery.
The VC challenged every member of staff to play an active role in ensuring successful implementation of the budget by taking ownership of their respective responsibilities, while calling for prudent utilisation of resources, timely execution of planned activities, compliance with procurement laws, accountability, protection of university assets, support for revenue generation initiatives and continuous innovation across all departments.
Prof. Maranga outlined the university’s key investment priorities for the financial year, including enhancing internet connectivity and ICT infrastructure, strengthening research, expanding library resources and e-library services, equipping laboratories, reviewing academic programmes, improving student welfare, refurbishing university hotel, completing Library and Innovation Centre, and upgrading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
She noted that while the approved budget provides a strong foundation for achieving these priorities, the University continues to operate within a constrained financial environment, with an estimated funding deficit of approximately KSh 300 million, attributing the challenge to delayed disbursements of funds, fee collection challenges, inflation, rising utility costs, pending bills and unexpected operational disruptions.
To strengthen the university’s financial sustainability, Prof. Maranga highlighted several revenue diversification strategies, including increasing student enrolment, expanding short courses, revitalising Income Generating Units, commercialising innovations, growing consultancy services, leveraging Multimedia University Enterprises and Services Limited (MMUES), attracting research grants and strengthening alumni engagement.
She added that the university will complement these initiatives through revenue enhancement measures, digitisation of processes, improved procurement efficiencies, optimal utilisation of assets and strict budget discipline.
Prof. Maranga therefore urged staff to work together in implementing the approved budget, emphasising that its success will be measured not by the allocations themselves, but by the tangible improvements in teaching, research, innovation, student experience and institutional performance.
She expressed confidence that through teamwork, accountability and shared responsibility, MMU will overcome its financial challenges and continue delivering quality education while achieving its strategic growth agenda.
Also present during the budget presentation was Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs, Research and Innovation, Prof. Livingstone Ngoo; Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Finance and Planning, Prof. Geoffrey Kihara; Chief Finance Officer, CPA Dr. Grace Kakiya; and other members of staff.
