Maasai Mara University unveils Sh100m Water Analysis Tech Equipment

Maasai Mara University has unveiled state-of- the-art Water Analysis Equipment valued at Sh 100million.

The Water Analysis Equipment, donated by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, arrived at the University on Saturday morning from overseas in China and will greatly aid in research to address challenges facing drylands and wetlands in Kenya, the East Africa region and globally as well.

“Scientific research into wetlands and drylands as home and habitat for humanity and wildlife touches on key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals agenda, particularly goals number 2 & number 11 of Zero Hunger and Sustainable Cities and Communities respectively, focused on achieving a clean global habitat and food security.” Said Prof. Mary Walingo, the Maasai Mara University Vice Chancellor.

This come amid the upcoming ANSO-MMU-SAJOREC INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE week that kicks off on Wednesday 4th September 2019 at Maasai Mara University.

Presentations at this International Conference are expected to come from some of the best research experts and minds drawn from across the world.

These papers presented therefore will be repackaged and published in a global book, offering extremely viable and noble recommendations and policy strategy guidelines towards rooting out the degradation of Wetlands and Drylands not only in Kenya’s South Rift but also countrywide and globally.

Prof. BAI Chunli, a chemist and an expert in nanoscience. Prof Chunli is the President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and the Chairman of the Presidium of the Academic Divisions of Chinese Academy of Sciences is expected to grace the ceremony as the Chief Guest.

Prof BAI Chunli is also President of the World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries (TWAS), the Honorary President of the University of Science and Technology, and the Honorary President of the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS).

The ANSO-MMU-SAJOREC INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE happening within this coming week at Maasai Mara University will provide an arena for global science researchers and professionals drawn from various backgrounds from both private and the public sector to mutually address the diverse development challenges and opportunities in the drylands and wetlands of the 21st Century.