Universities have been challenged to accelerate the commercialization of research and innovation to create jobs, enterprises and practical solutions to Africa’s development challenges. Education Cabinet Secretary Hon. Julius Migos Ogamba said institutions of higher learning must ensure promising innovations move from laboratories to the market, as universities face growing pressure to demonstrate the economic value...
Ahead of its 46th Graduation Ceremony, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) hosted a high-level panel discussion on KBC TV, urging graduating students to look beyond traditional employment and leverage their academic training to solve pressing societal and industry challenges. The special pre-graduation broadcast, titled Beyond the Gown and themed “Scaling JKUAT’s Research,...
The growing role of aerospace and information technology in driving sustainable development in Africa took centre stage during the 2026 China-Africa International Aerospace Information Technology Conference, held at Sino Africa Joint Research Centre (SAJOREC) in Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) on Tuesday August 11, 2026. The conference, held under the theme “Empowering...
Ms. Hellen Ngethe has been appointed a member of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-Kenya), Elite Youth Development Commission, a body established to strengthen athlete development pathways and enhance service delivery across Kenya’s Olympic movement. A Senior Sports Officer at JKUAT’s Sports and Games Department, Ms. Ngethe’s appointment is a testament to her expertise,...
The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) hosted faculty and students from Gwynedd Mercy University, United States, for a three-day academic exchange programme beginning August 3, 2026. The exchange brought together participants from diverse fields of rehabilitation and healthcare, including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, Nursing, Public Health...
There were smiles, heartfelt tributes and moments of reflection as staff from the Office of the Dean of Students at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) gathered to bid farewell to the outgoing Dean of Students, Prof. Fredah Wanzala, as she concluded a distinguished seven-year tenure. Hosted by the Office of the Dean...
The Directorate of Gender Mentorship and Disability of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering an inclusive and accessible learning environment following the successful completion of a Disability Inclusion Scorecard Assessment conducted by Light of the World, an international organization championing the rights and inclusion of persons with...
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Industrial Park (JKUAT IP) has assembled 3,000 computers that will be deployed to equip 100 digital hubs and Centres of Excellence across Kenya, supporting the Government’s Digital Superhighway initiative and the growth of the creative economy. The computers form the first tranche of a pilot programme that will...
The College of Health Sciences (COHES) has embarked on strengthening the implementation of Competency Based Education and Training (CBET) to enhance the preparation of health professionals equipped with practical skills and competencies required in the workplace. To advance this agenda, COHES held a one-day sensitization workshop on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the JKUAT Main...
The Wheelchair Learning and Service Centre at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), in partnership with Motivation Africa, held a Referral, Screening and Follow-up Training (RSFT) on 5th August 2026. The training brought together Community Health Services Coordinators and Assistants from all sub-counties in Kiambu County, equipping them with vital knowledge on appropriate...
