Alumni Profiles
Kelvin Mtondo
Class of 2023, HorticultureKelvin Mtondo is an alumnus of Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (MUAST), having earned a first-class BSc Honors degree in Horticulture in 2023. In recognition of his exceptional academic performance, he was honoured with multiple prestigious accolades, including the E.D. Mnangagwa Chancellor’s Award for Overall Best Male Graduating Student, the Vice Chancellor’s Award for Best Graduating Student in the faculty of Plant and Animal Sciences and Technology, and the University Book Prize, inter alia. Following his graduation, Mr. Mtondo assumed the role of Teaching Assistant in the Department of Horticulture at MUAST. Meanwhile, Kelvin is pursuing a Master of Philosophy in Horticulture with Marondera University, with a focus on temperate deciduous fruit production. His research aims to explore the expansion of apple (Malus domestica) cultivation into warmer climatic regions of Zimbabwe, thereby contributing to climate change resilience strategies.
Ruvimbo Veremu
Class of 2023, Development Sciences and PolicyRuvimbo Veremu graduated from Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (MUAST) in 2023 with a first-class BSc Honours degree in Development Sciences and Policy. She received several prestigious awards for her outstanding academic performance, including the E.D. Mnangagwa Chancellor's Award for Overall Best Female Graduating Student, the Vice Chancellor's Award for Best Graduating Student in the faculty of Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship, and the University Book Prize for best graduating student in her department, among others. Following her graduation, Ms. Veremu assumed the role of Teaching Assistant in the Department of Development Sciences and Policy at MUAST where she assists in various educational and research projects. Ms Veremu is currently pursuing a Master of Philosophy programme at MUAST with a focus on climate change and gender dynamics.
WhatsApp Channel