The County Government of Bungoma, on the 1^st October 2025, signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with various partners supporting the Department of Health. These partners include Moi University, Dumisha Afya, Sight Savers, Lifestraw, Jacaranda Health, Maristops, Centre for Public Health and Development, Health Rights Kenya, and Rotary.

As part of the ceremony, Moi University signed an addendum to its existing MOU with Bungoma County to further strengthen research-to-policy implementation under the SCINOP (Science to Policy) Project. This initiative, led by Moi University through AMPATH and funded by the World Health Organization (WHO) via the Alliance, is one of only four projects in East Africa working to bridge the gap between science and policy to improve health outcomes.

Bungoma County, Governor Ken Lusaka signing the MoU	Prof. Robert Tenge, Principal College of Health Sciences signing the MoU

Speaking on behalf of all partners, the Principal, Moi University College of Health Sciences, commended the County Government for its strong collaboration with stakeholders, particularly Moi University. He emphasized the critical role of allocating county resources to support research and pledged continued technical support to enhance the County’s research and innovations capacity, support for academic placements and strengthening of translation of research to policy. The Principal CHS was accompanied by Dr. Julia Songok, Paediatrician and Dean at Moi University School of Medicine.