This evening, the Vice Chancellor, Rev. Prof. John Kobia Ataya, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mr. Wilson Matumbi , Chief Executive Office Buji Drones Company, to pioneer transformative drone technology initiatives within the university.
The MoU sets the stage for the establishment of a Drone Training Centre, Drone Clubs, Drone Technology Labs, and Vertiports (drone takeoff and landing ports) at KeMU. These initiatives will open new frontiers for research, innovation and practical learning in the fields of drone piloting, irrigation, surveillance and transport.
Present at the signing were:
1. Dr. Lawrence Muriira, Dean, School of Computing and Informatics
2. 鈦燤r. Evanson Nyairo, COD, Department of Information Technology
3. 鈦燤s. Joccylyn Mwikali 鈥� Partnerships and Collaborations Officer
4. 鈦燤s. Lilian Mutuma -P站视频官网School of Law (Coming Soon)
Buji Drones was represented by:
1. Mr. Wilson Matumbi, Chief Executive Officer
2. 鈦燤s. Lucy Kaaria, Legal Advocate
This partnership will roll out in the next four months through the Students鈥� Research and Innovation Centre, offering students and staff hands-on experience with drone applications in real-world scenarios.
This partnership underscores KeMU鈥檚 commitment to equipping learners with future ready skills and contributing to technological advancements across sectors.
Stay tuned for more updates as P站视频官网takes to the skies 鈥� literally! The future is here!
