Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) has scooped two awards at the 2026 Sustainability Olympiad (SOL) Global Finals held in Geneva, Switzerland, cementing its position in technology-driven research and innovation.
The university clinched a Gold Award in the Health Technology Innovation category through its AfyaLink digital health platform and a Bronze Award in the overall competition.
The global contest, held from November 6 to 9, brought together university student innovators from different parts of the world to showcase solutions addressing sustainability challenges through science, technology and innovation.
AfyaLink, which earned MMUST the gold accolade, is a digital health platform designed to enhance emergency healthcare coordination by linking ambulance teams, nurses and hospitals through real-time patient referral tracking.
The innovation seeks to streamline communication among healthcare providers, improve patient referrals and strengthen coordination during medical emergencies.
MMUST innovators earn global recognition
The MMUST delegation was led by Dr Sum Psusma Tecla, Director of the university's Science Park, Innovation and Incubation Centre.
Environment, Albert Milka of the School of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Laura Shaviya of the School of Science, and Ian of the School of Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences and Technology.
The double award marks a significant milestone for the university, highlighting the contribution of its student innovators in developing technology-based solutions to pressing societal challenges.
The recognition also places MMUST on the global innovation platform, particularly in the application of digital technology to improve healthcare service delivery.
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