Mrs. Mmsekgoa Masire Mwamba, the Commonwealth Deputy Secretary General visited KIST on 11^th February, 2009. She was in Rwanda to attend a high level strategy retreat on the East African Community (EAC).

At KIST, Mrs. Mwamba was received by the Rector, Prof. Abraham Atta Ogwu, among other KIST officials and students. As part of his welcome message, Prof. Ogwu thanked the Commonwealth Deputy Secretary General for having graced KIST with her timely visit.

In response to questions from the KIST audience, Mrs. Mwamba highlighted that the Commonwealth thrusts its focus on activities that involve democracy, development and education in member countries. She was then given a guided of tour of KIST facilities like laboratories, ICT centers and cottage industry.

Mrs. Mmsekgoa Masire Mwamba was impressed by the current achievements marked by KIST. KIST illustrates a practical pragmatic approach to contribute to global challenges, she stressed. She added that institutions such as KIST contribute to the development of various industries of a country

Mrs. Mmsekgoa Masire_Mwamba addresses KIST staff & students. Prof. Abraham Atta Ogwu(centre) looks on.	Mrs. Mwamba on a guided tour of KIST campus & facilities
Mrs. Mwamba visits the KIST cottage industry	The commonwealth Deputy addresses students in an ICT class