Dr. Eng. John Mosonik,CBS

26/08/2026

24/08/2026

17/08/2026

I had the honour of participating in the 5th Annual Alumni Leadership Conference at the Safaricom M-PESA Foundation Academy a gathering that reminded me just how far this community has come.

Standing before hundreds of alumni, drawn from all 47 counties and now scattered across lecture halls and boardrooms worldwide, I was moved. It was a privilege to share this moment with M-PESA Foundation Chairman Mr. Joe Ogutu and the wider Board of Management.

As keynote speaker, I brought them one message: , the leadership our world needs now is servant leadership, powered by purpose and enabled by technology.

That’s the quiet power of this Academy. It doesn’t just hand young people an education it hands them a compass. World-class learning. A network stretching continents. Exposure most only dream of. And now, the tools to build the future: digital skills, Artificial Intelligence, and the courage to innovate.

I left that Academy lighter in step and fuller in conviction. The seeds this academy plants don’t merely grow they multiply, they lead, they give back, and they build with technology.

14/08/2026

Today I was deeply honoured to preside over the commissioning of the Cooler Plant for Temik Umoja Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd Sotik.

I was joined by area MCA Hon. Nathan Kibet and the dedicated team from the Bomet County Department of Cooperatives. To the entire leadership, officials, and members of Temik Umoja, I say hongera sana.This is not just an event. It is a milestone that will secure incomes and shape livelihoods for generations.

Cooperatives are the roots of our rural economy. They bring farmers together, and when farmers come together, the harvest always follows. With this cooler plant, Temik Umoja now has the capacity to preserve milk, reduce post-harvest losses, and access better markets.

Through Temik Umoja, we are laying a foundation for the future. Farmers will market collectively to secure better prices and stronger bargaining power. Together, they will build capacity through training, and value addition so that this cooperative stands strong for years to come.

The impact of this cooler plant goes beyond storage. It will create jobs for our young people in milk collection, transport, and processing. It provides a platform for knowledge on better dairy health, feeding, and milk hygiene. Above all, it guarantees food security and shared prosperity.

My commitment is clear: I will walk this journey with the members of Temik Umoja and our community every step of the way. Let us nurture this seed, and together we will reap a bountiful harvest.

07/08/2026

05/08/2026

Team Wellness & Field Exercise
Lake Naivasha Resort.

Following a full day of focused strategic deliberations, Chancellor’s Team Green 💚 and the Chairperson’s Team Yellow 💛 participated in field exercises, recreation, and team-bonding activities.

The session included physical exercise, fun games, and dance creating space for relaxation, wellness, and informal engagement among Council Members and Management.

This activity reinforces the Council’s commitment to staff well-being and team cohesion, because building a resilient university also means building a healthy, united team.

05/08/2026

As our Strategic Plan Mid-Term Review Retreat at Lake Naivasha Resort concludes, I leave inspired by our collective resolve to reimagine Rongo University.

Together with the University Council, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Samuel Gudu, and Senior Management, we have charted a bold path to accelerate academic excellence, digital transformation, curriculum accreditation, strategic partnerships, health sciences, and student success.

Rongo University is not just a university, it is a launchpad for ideas, innovation, and opportunity.

Together with government, industry, alumni, and development partners, we will build a globally competitive institution that transforms lives and shapes the future.

We are determined to make Rongo University Western Kenya's AI-powered hub of innovation, Kenya's leading Artificial Intelligence university outside Nairobi, and the academic gateway to the Lake Victoria Basin and the Great Lakes Region.

03/08/2026

We have today commenced the Rongo University Council and Senior Management Retreat at Lake Naivasha Resort.

The retreat brings together the Chancellor Dr.Eng. John Mosonik, Chairperson of the University Council Dr. Catherine wangeci, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Samuel Gudu, DVC Prof.Daniel K.Tarus OGW (Administration, Finance & Planning), the DVC Prof.Michael Ntabo (Academic and Student Affairs), distinguished Council Members, and Senior Management to reflect on our progress and shape the next phase of the University's growth and transformation.

Our deliberations for today were focused on institutional performance, infrastructure and staff capacity, academic excellence, financial sustainability, and strategic growth.

We are also advancing flagship initiatives including the AI and Digital Innovation Hub, The Lake Victoria Blue Economy & Research Institute, and the Migori Gold Mining & Sustainable Mineral Centre.

Together, Rongo University is demonstrating resilience, focused diversification, disciplined spending, and strategic investment for continued growth and excellence.
We remain committed to positioning Rongo University for excellence, innovation, and sustainable impact.