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Multimedia University of Kenya (MMU) and the University of Linz in Austria have embarked on a joint research initiative under EU-funded ERASMUS+ Mobility Exchange Programme, which is aimed at enhancing durability and efficiency of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. The two institutions hope to achieve this by testing how solar panel encapsulants—protective materials sandwiched between glass layers—perform under varying environmental conditions in Kenya and Austria. MMU Director of Research and Innovation...Read More

With many new frontiers of development opportunities emerging on the African continent in the recent past, inspired by Artificial Intelligence and other ideas, academicians, researchers, and development practitioners at this year’s 16th International and Interdisciplinary Conference, noted that there is need for all sectors on the continent to be revived to create new impetus for Africa’s development stimulus. The contention during the conference that was held on June 25 –...Read More

Multimedia University of Kenya (MMU) Council and the varsity’s top management have committed to ensuring that the institution acquires more strategic assets and infrastructure to enhance operational effectiveness, institutional visibility, and service delivery. Speaking during the official handing over ceremony of two brand-new Toyota RAV4 vehicles, purchased for the office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor–Academic Affairs, Research and Innovation, and the office of Deputy Vice-Chancellor–Finance, Administration, and Planning, MMU Chairman of...Read More

On 27th June 2025, Multimedia University of Kenya (MMU) signed two strategic Memoranda of Understanding — one with the Kenya Film Commission (KFC) and another with the Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI) — marking a significant step forward in advancing film production, animation, artificial intelligence education, and digital media training for students and faculty. The MoU with KFC is expected to open up exciting opportunities for MMU students in the...Read More

Water hyacinth is one of Kenya’s most troublesome invasive plants, clogging lakes and rivers across the country. However, MMU researcher Prof. Anastasiah Ngigi’s research is giving the aquatic weed a new purpose, creating eco-friendly biochar composites that can sorb antibiotic residues and antibiotic resistance genes in manure before it is applied to farmland. “Manure contains traces of antibiotics given to animals. These drugs can cause bacteria to become resistant, making...Read More