Parliamentary seat elections were also contested under the same coalitions where the A. I. M won 25 seats, against 13 seats, won by their opponents. Speaking during the colorful swearing in ceremony, the university Ag. Vice Chancellor Prof. Joseph Bosire congratulated the new student leadership for making it through the competitive elections. Prof. Bosire applauded the students for maintaining peace during the electioneering period. “My heart is for you student. Thank you for peaceful and mature campaigns that have been witnessed around the university. It is rare to have such campaigns among students. I want to believe God is in control, and I should also thank Him. I was aware of everything that was going on around the university”, said Prof. Bosire. He further urged the new student leadership to be aware of proper time management, to balance leadership duties and their studies. “These elections were free, fair and credible. There was open and transparent tallying. All of us are winners. We need to support one another. As a leader, you are there to serve. Students from different backgrounds will need your support. It is important for you to be mindful about time management. We are there to help you manage the challenges”, he added. 

The Deputy Vice Chancellors Administration and Finance, Planning and Research, Academics and Student Affairs congratulated the new student leadership for the bold move of vying for the leadership post and winning. They also applauded the university election body for conducting such a free and fair elections. The Dean of students, Rev. Dr. Omwoha, urged the student leaders to remain humble as they carry out their leadership roles, and learn to listen for them to be exemplary leaders. The MMUSO Election Commission (MEC) chairman Dr. Judah Ndiku, who doubles as the Executive Dean School of Education (SEDU) was thankful to students for maintaining peace during the electioneering period and after elections. 

While giving his inaugural speech, the incoming MMUSO President thanked the MMUSO electoral commission for conducting free and fair elections. He said he is ready to work with the university leadership of the day to make MMUST become a world class university. “I would like to assure those who have assisted me clinch this seat that am going to work for you through the university management and create a conducive environment for the comrades to carry on with their studies”, said Mr. Lumala.