Maasai Mara University Celebrates Dr. Vimal Shah as New Chancellor
Maasai Mara University is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Vimal Shah as its new Chancellor by President Dr. William Samoei Ruto on Friday, September 8, 2023, for a period of five years.
Dr. Vimal Shah, a prominent East African industrialist and the chairman of Bidco Africa, provides a wealth of knowledge and experience to the University.
As the East African Entrepreneur of the Year in 2012, he received recognition from the All-African Business Leaders Awards. In 2011, President Mwai Kibaki awarded him a first-class chief of the Order of the Burning Spear for his contribution to national development.
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The Chairman of the University Council, Dr. Kennedy Ole Kerei, conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Vimal Shah, highlighting the crucial role his appointment will play in advancing the university’s commitment to the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Plan (BETA).
Under the direction of Dr. Vimal Shah, Maasai Mara University seeks to increase the manufacturing sector’s contribution to GDP by 20% by 2030.
Prof. Penina Aloo, the Acting Vice Chancellor of Maasai Mara University, conveyed her delight at this significant development as a bridge between academia and industry, emphasizing its significance as the university prepares to implement the 5M Community Impact Model in Narok County.
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The 5-M Model is a comprehensive community impact initiative that addresses numerous vital aspects of Narok County and the South Rift region, such as the preservation of the Mau Forest, the rich Maa culture, conservation efforts in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, the sustainable management of the Mara River, and the promotion of peace and reconciliation through interfaith engagement and prayer.
This appointment is a significant step towards enhancing the university’s contributions to the economic growth and cultural preservation of Narok County and the South Rift region as a whole.
The University anticipates a productive and cooperative relationship with Dr. Vimal Shah as its Chancellor, and together they work toward a future of innovation, education, and economic development.
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Maasai Mara University Celebrates Dr. Vimal Shah as New Chancellor
