Moi University on July 16, 2026, hosted a high-level delegation from Addis Ababa University to formalise a strategic Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) under the Africa Health Collaborative (AHC), supported by the Mastercard Foundation.
The historic engagement commenced with a courtesy call on the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kiplagat Kotut, followed by a symbolic tree-planting ceremony to commemorate the deep-rooted partnership.
The day featured high-impact presentations outlining the vision of the Africa Health Collaborative, culminating in the official signing of the MoA, an expansive tour of the Main Campus, and a visit to the iconic Moi University Botanical Garden.
What the Moi University-Addis Ababa University health partnership entails
Driven by a shared vision of transforming global health from within Africa, this powerhouse collaboration will actively catalyse:
- Joint Academic Initiatives: Co-developing world-class, cross-border academic programs.
- Cutting-Edge Collaborative Research: Pioneering innovations to solve critical health challenges.
- Dynamic Faculty & Student Exchange: Fostering academic mobility and cultural synergy.
- Institutional Capacity Building: Cultivating the next generation of healthcare leaders through robust mentorship.
- Impactful Community Interventions: Deploying practical healthcare solutions directly to the grassroots.
- Strategic Resource Mobilisation: Unifying efforts to secure major global funding.
This high-profile ceremony was graced by key leadership, including Dr Lukandu Ochiba (Dean, School of Dentistry-Moi University, representing Prof. Robert Tenge – Principal, College of Health Sciences at Moi University), Prof. Assefa Abegaz Yimer, Prof. Patrick Kere (Dean, School of Public Health-Moi University), and Dr Faith Yego.
Also in attendance were the Deputy Vice-Chancellors, distinguished representatives from the Mastercard Foundation, University Management, and members of staff.
By uniting their academic and research strengths, Moi University and Addis Ababa University are proudly championing African-led solutions designed to fortify healthcare systems, elevate medical research, and spark transformative innovation across the continent.
About the Africa Health Collaborative
The Africa Health Collaborative is a multi-year partnership of leading African and global universities working alongside the Mastercard Foundation to revolutionise primary healthcare.
The network transforms health ecosystems by cultivating youth talent, building institutional capacity, and scaling healthcare entrepreneurship across the continent.
