Renowned Japanese culinary expert, Chef Miyan Kimura, brought the rich traditions of her country’s cuisine to Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) through a captivating live demonstration that offered hospitality students a rarely glimpse into authentic Japanese culinary arts. Held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the university’s Food Science Department, the hands-on...
Principal Secretary State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs, Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, Eng. Aden Adbi Millah, held talks with Vice Chancellor of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Prof. Victoria Ngumi (JKUAT), at the State Department of Shipping and Maritime Affairs on Monday May 12, 2025. During the meeting,...
Led by the Director, Dr. Quentin Wodon, a delegation from the UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (IICBA) visited Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) on May 14, 2025. The UNESCO IICBA is a specialized institute under UNESCO focused on improving education quality across Africa by strengthening the capacity of educators...
The Ministry of Health has launched the Kenya Electronic National Vaccine and Immunization Portal (KeNVIP), a cloud-based data platform developed by Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) to streamline immunization data management and improve decision-making across the country. Commissioned by the National Vaccine and Immunization Program (NVIP) with support from Gavi and UNICEF,...
Japanese Ambassador to Kenya, Hiroshi Matsuura, has commended Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) for its exceptional balance of training, research, and innovation, highlighting the institution’s far-reaching influence at the grassroots level. Amb. Matsuura singled out the in-country training program supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), noting that it is instrumental...
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and French Institute for Research in Africa (IFRA), have initiated talks aimed at forging a collaborative partnership in research and knowledge exchange. Located in Nairobi, IFRA supports and promotes interdisciplinary research in the humanities and social sciences across Eastern Africa. The proposed partnership between the two institutions...
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and UK-based international healthcare company, MOBAY and Company, have entered into partnership discussions focused on advancing health training and capacity building. The proposed partnership is expected to strengthen healthcare delivery systems through enhanced rehabilitative training programs, research collaboration and exchange of expertise. Combining resources, knowledge and regional...
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in partnership with Embu Water Sanitation Company (EWASCO) have launched a research project to implement “Waste water treatment for climate change innovation and commercialization.” The project, launched on March 20, 2025, is spearheaded by two JKUAT scientists: Dr. Dennis Magu (Senior Medicolegal Epidemiologist) and Mr. Evans Ogondi...
Agriculture remains vital to our economies, providing food security, employment and livelihoods for millions, particularly in rural areas. However, the sector is facing an evolving set of challenges like climate change, youth unemployment, resource constraints and shifting market demands. Addressing these issues requires a new generation of well-trained, innovative and adaptable professionals who not only...
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Technology (COETEC) hosted a public lecture on May 2, 2025, titled “Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Program: Relevance and Opportunities in Kenya and the World at Large.” The lecture aimed to shed light on the significance of the Materials and Metallurgical Engineering program in today’s...
