January 2023, Esri Eastern Africa signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Masinde Muliro University (MMUST). This collaboration is a crucial step towards advancing geospatial excellence and supporting academic innovation.

As part of this strategic alliance, Esri Eastern Africa will provide Masinde Muliro University with full access to its cutting-edge GIS tools such as ArcGIS. This software suite will allow students and professors to experiment with geospatial analysis, visualization, and decision-making, creating a collaborative framework for geospatial technology integration, research, and capacity building.

Esri Eastern Africa will also provide training programs and workshops in addition to software to empower faculty members and students with important geospatial abilities. These capacity-building activities will enable MMUST to provide high-quality geospatial education and research, establishing the institution as a regional center of excellence.

The collaboration between Esri Eastern Africa and Masinde Muliro University represents a significant stride towards bridging the gap between academia and industry in geospatial technology. This will foster a vibrant ecosystem that encourages collaboration, innovation, and the exchange of ideas among students, researchers, and industry professionals.

About Esri Eastern Africa

Esri Eastern Africa is the leading provider of GIS solutions and services in the Eastern Africa region. With a rich history of empowering organizations and individuals with geospatial technology, Esri Eastern Africa is committed to advancing the understanding and application of GIS across industries and sectors.

About Masinde Muliro University

Masinde Muliro University is a distinguished institution of higher learning situated in Kenya. With a focus on excellence in teaching, research, and innovation, the university strives to nurture talent, creativity, and foster a culture of academic excellence.