Prof. Keith Fowke, Chair of the Departments of Medical Microbiology and Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Canada and a visiting professor in the Department of Medical Microbiology paid courtesy call and was welcomed by the Chair of Department, Dr Marianne Mureithi. They discussed the continued collaboration and partnership of the two departments regarding the research, mentorship and training of young investigators.

Members of the department undertook a visit to the Institute for Primate Research in Kenya led by Chair of the department Dr. Marianne Mureithi and Senior Researcher  Prof. Omu Anzala. They were joined by Dr. Kariuki Njanaake, Dr. Robert Langat and Dr.