Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) will set up a Sh30 million gymnasium for Sports Science, Paramedic Science, Cosmetology and Beauty Therapy.
MMUST Vice chancellor Fredrick Otieno disclosed this during the ground breaking ceremony signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Body Flex GYM for the project expected to be complete by April 2018.
The institution signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Body Flex GYM for the project expected to be complete by April 2018.
Otieno said the gymnasium will help alleviate conditions that have hit their staff and end up spending close to Sh29 million.
He said this can easily be prevented through regular exercise which will be easily accessible once the gymnasium is completed.
“The gym will also offer rehabilitative programmes critical in prevention and management of lifestyle health complications among staff, students and the community at large,” he said according to the Star.
“Students need to practice a wide range of skills including instruction, rehabilitation and assessments.”
The local community is also expected to benefit from the project according to Issah Kweyu, health and sports science chairman.
Once the gymnasium is complete, it will host a studio, cafeteria, changing rooms and a swimming pool according to Body Flex Gym director Adolf Shihemi.