The Morendat Institute of Oil & Gas National Polytechnic is proud to announce the signing of a five-year Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Multimedia University of Kenya, setting the stage for a collaboration that will drive knowledge exchange, innovation, and capacity building in Kenya’s energy and technology sectors.
Speaking during the signing, Dr. Nancy Kosgei, MIOG Director, emphasized the importance of forming strategic alliances with like-minded institutions committed to advancing practical skills, research, and innovation in ways responsive to industry demands. “This strategic collaboration marks a significant step in MIOG’s mission to link academia with industry,” she said.
MMU’s leadership expressed strong interest in leveraging Morendat’s advanced facilities to support practical learning for their students, especially in engineering and applied sciences.
“It is important for students to see how the knowledge they gain in class is applied in industry. This linkage will strengthen their skills and boost their employability,” said Prof. Geofrey Kihara, Acting Vice Chancellor, MMU.
Besides, the partnership opens exciting opportunities for staff and student exchange programs, consultancy services, and joint resource mobilization through grant proposals and scholarship development.
Beyond academic collaboration, the agreement places strong emphasis on graduate job linkages, business incubation, and shared corporate social responsibility initiatives. These initiatives align with MIOG’s broader goal of delivering training and ensuring that learners are well-equipped to transition into meaningful employment and entrepreneurship.
Following the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), the visiting team from MMU was taken on a guided tour of the MIOG facilities. This provided an immersive look into the Institute’s state-of-the-art infrastructure, including the fully equipped welding booths, the Quality Control (QC) laboratory, and the smart classrooms. The MMU team was impressed with the high level of technical capability and instructional innovation on display, noting that the facilities not only support excellence in skills development but also reflect MIOG’s deep commitment to producing industry-ready graduates.
This partnership reinforces MIOG’s position as a center of excellence in technical and professional training and the many opportunities and collaborative successes that will unfold over the next five years.