Multimedia University of Kenya (MMU) has initiated discussions with SBC Kenya Limited (Pepsi Kenya) to explore strategic partnerships in research, student development and industry linkages.
MMU delegation, led by Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs, Research and Innovation, Prof. Livingstone Ngoo, paid a courtesy call to Pepsi Kenya at its bottling plant along Baba Dogo Road, Ruaraka to learn more about the company’s operations and explore areas of mutual interest.
Speaking during the meeting, Pepsi Kenya Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Dan Kagwe expressed the company’s willingness to support the university through mutually beneficial partnerships.
Mr. Kagwe said that as a step towards formalization of the engagement between the organizations, Pepsi Kenya will send a team to MMU to identify and work on priority areas for collaboration, with a view to developing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to guide the partnership.
On his part, Prof. Ngoo said that the visit was an important step towards strengthening engagement between the university and the private sector.
He emphasized the value of connecting academic training with industry needs to develop correct skill set that will enable students to seamlessly transitioned into the job market.
The two institutions also discussed opportunities for corporate support towards university infrastructure development and key events, including graduation ceremonies, student activities and alumni engagements.
Pepsi Kenya is the official bottler and distributor of PepsiCo beverages in Kenya, including Pepsi, Mirinda, 7UP, Mountain Dew, Sting and Aquafina and as part of the visit, the delegation toured the Pepsi Kenya bottling plant, where they were taken through various stages involved in beverage production.
The MMU delegation also included Director of Quality Assurance Dr. Martin Magu, Director of Alumni and International Students Services Dr. Barbara Nthoki, Registrar, Academic Affairs, Research and Innovation Mrs Judith Zirro, Registrar, Administration Dr. George Mocheche, Estate Manager Eng. Saul Mogusu, Directorate of Research and Innovation representative Mr. Shadrack Kirunga, Department of Planning and Central Services Administrator Mr. Nelson Ritho, MUKSA Chairperson Malcomx Odhiambo and Deputy Chairperson Nyangeri Julian Nyanchama.