A delegation from the Instituto Superior Politécnico Ndunduma (ISPN) in Angola has visited Egerton University to learn from the institution’s experience in university management and administration.The courtesy visit, which took place today, was part of an ongoing benchmarking exercise by ISPN. The engagement brought together the two institutions to share experiences, compare approaches and explore practical ways of strengthening the management and delivery of university services.
Egerton University Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Finance and Planning, Prof. George Muthaa, engages the delegation from Instituto Superior Politécnico Ndunduma (ISPN), Angola, during a benchmarking visit to the University.
Leading the Egerton University team was Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Finance and Planning, Prof. George Muthaa, accompanied by the Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Dr. John Nduko. They welcomed the Angolan delegation and highlighted the value of partnerships between universities, particularly in addressing common challenges facing higher education institutions.
The discussions covered several areas of university management, including financial management, strategic planning, human resource management, infrastructure development, governance and institutional sustainability.
Egerton University and ISPN officials exchange gifts as a gesture of friendship and a commitment to strengthening institutional collaboration.
Prof. Muthaa noted that benchmarking allows universities to learn from one another and identify practical solutions that can improve institutional systems and services.
“When universities share their experiences, they are able to learn what works, identify areas that need improvement and develop better ways of supporting teaching, research and community engagement,” he said.
The ISPN delegation was led by its President, Prof. Salome Clara Chimonifila, and included Djamila Cassomo and Ms. Consolata Adhiambo Alawo, Assistant Director at the State Department of Higher Education.
Prof. Chimonifila said the delegation was particularly interested in understanding how Egerton University manages its human resources, institutional systems and delivery of services to students and other stakeholders.
Beyond the benchmarking discussions, the two institutions also explored opportunities for future collaboration. These include staff and student exchanges, joint research, capacity building, professional development and continued sharing of best practices in university management.
The Angolan delegation expressed appreciation for the warm reception at Egerton University, saying the visit had provided useful lessons and practical insights that could contribute to institutional development and continuous improvement at ISPN.
The engagement further demonstrated how partnerships between higher education institutions can create opportunities for learning beyond borders, enabling universities to strengthen their systems while finding new approaches to shared challenges.
The Writer is the Communication Manager, Egerton University
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