The Meru University of Science & Technology (MUST) hosted H.E. Dr. Adarsh Swaika, High Commissioner of India to Kenya on 21st September, 2026, for the launch of the Indian Corner at the Reuben Marambii Library (University Library), a new platform for cultural exchange, learning and access to knowledge about India.

H.E. Dr. Swaika was warmly received by Prof. Romanus Odhiambo, PhD, Vice Chancellor, MUST, and Prof. Hilda Omae, PhD, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Finance and Planning.

The High Commissioner plays an important diplomatic role in advancing Kenya–India bilateral relations, including facilitating cooperation in education, trade, technology, culture, health, agriculture and people-to-people exchanges. Through such engagements, diplomatic missions help create pathways for institutions in both countries to connect, share expertise and develop practical partnerships.

At MUST, the visit provided an opportunity for meaningful discussions on potential collaboration in education, research, culture, agriculture, health and academic exchange programmes. 

For MUST’s education sector, such partnerships will create opportunities for student and staff mobility, joint research, knowledge transfer, capacity building, innovation and exposure to international academic networks. They can also strengthen access to new perspectives, technologies and educational resources while opening avenues for collaboration with Indian universities, research institutions and industry.

The launch of the Indian Corner therefore represents more than a new library facility. This is a space for learning, cultural understanding and connection, reflecting MUST’s commitment to building international partnerships that contribute to quality education, research and innovation.

This promising engagement lays the foundation for stronger Kenya–India partnerships, creating new opportunities for education, research, innovation and cultural exchange that can shape a more connected academic future.

A memorable highlight of the visit was a friendly woodball game at the MUST Main Campus grounds, where H.E. Dr. Adarsh Swaika and Prof. Romanus Odhiambo, stepped onto the course to showcase the importance of sport in university life. The light-hearted sporting moment reflected MUST’s commitment to nurturing well-rounded students through academics, culture and sports, while celebrating woodball as a growing sporting discipline at the University. MUST’s woodball journey has also reached the international stage, with MUST students representing Team Kenya at the 3rd Beach Woodball World Cup in Malaysia, demonstrating the talent and opportunities that sport can create for students beyond the classroom.