This Friday, April 10, 2026, the Bayekes leadership was the scene of a landmark event for the local academic world. The Technological University M’siri 1er hosted the official handover and resumption ceremony between the former and the new Rector, in the presence of the authorities of the Board of Directors, as well as several influential executives of the leadership.

At the end of this solemn ceremony, Professor Ordinary Jimmy Kalenga Kaunde Kasongo was officially installed as Rector, succeeding Professor Gustave Mukoko Kalenda.

In his speech, the representative of His Majesty Mwami Mwenda Bantu Masuka Kaneranera Munongo Godefroid Junior – Promoter of the Technological University M’siri 1st, Grand Chief of the Bayekes and King of Garenganze – sent his warm congratulations to the new Rector. He expressed his wishes for success, while encouraging him to work for a mandate of influence and excellence for the institution.

Speaking in turn, the new Rector would like to express his deep gratitude to the Promoter for the trust placed in his person. He is committed to working with determination and rigor in order to meet the expectations assigned, with the main objective of the development and influence of the University.

The ceremony took place in a friendly atmosphere and ended with a cocktail, offering guests a moment of exchange and sharing.