In response to the escalating impact of climate change-induced natural disasters, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Nairobi CBD Campus (JKUAT-NCBD) joined forces with the CALP Network to conduct groundbreaking training sessions on Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA). Recognizing the increasing frequency of cyclic flooding, droughts, and disease outbreaks, the initiative aimed to equip...
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Bayer launches Safe Use Ambassador program at JKUAT
The School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (SOAES) hosted an event on November 28, 2023, to inaugurate Bayer’s Safe Use Ambassador Program. This initiative marks a significant collaboration between Bayer and universities, with JKUAT being the pioneering institution in Kenya to benefit from this partnership. Bayer, a global enterprise specializing in healthcare and agriculture, is...
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Eliud Kipchoge feted as 4,775 graduate at JKUAT
The internationally revered Kenyan marathoner, Eliud Kipchoge has been awarded an honorary degree by Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology during the institution’s 41st convocation ceremony held on Friday December 1, 2023. JKUAT Chancellor Prof. Joseph Mathu Ndung’u conferred Kipchoge with Doctor of Humane Letters (Honoris Causa), in recognition of the athlete’s outstanding philanthropic and...
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JKUAT and Laikipia County Enter a 3-year Collaborative Agreement
Successful technology transfer requires a supportive ecosystem involving collaboration between academia, government, industry, and various stakeholders. These were the sentiments of the Laikipia Governor, H.E Governor Joshua Irungu during a Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony between JKUAT and his county, November 29, 2023. “There is a dire need to bridge the gap between our universities’...
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JKUAT and KSA Plant Trees to Boost Kenya’s Forest Cover
In support of the Kenya government’s objective to achieve 30 percent tree cover in the country, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in partnership with the Kenya Space Agency (KSA) and the Kenya Defense forces planted 3000 trees on main campus grounds. The activity which took place on Monday, November 27, 2023, saw...
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JKUAT and Belgian University Firms Up Partnership
A team from Vives University of Applied Sciences, Belgium is in JKUAT to explore cooperative tracks following the signing of a partnership agreement in July 2022. The team led by Mrs. Joke Calcoen, comprises Dr. Ir. Isabel Vanslembrouck, Mrs. Mieke Calus, and Mr. Evert Cottyn. During the weeklong visit, the team will engage in thematic...
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JKUAT Students Celebrate Cultural Diversity
The Office of the Dean of students in partnership with Office of the President (JKUSA) organized an annual cultural week event on November 23,2023 at the JKUAT Pavilion grounds to provide a vibrant platform for students to enhance national cohesion and diversity amongst the student through showcasing and celebrating their cultures. Themed; “Cultural Diversity: Fabric of...
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SOMMME Introduces New Programs to Foster Career Opportunities
The School of Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Materials Engineering (SOMMME) has unveiled two ground-breaking programs: the Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering and the Bachelor of Science in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering. This initiative marks a significant milestone for the school, signaling a focused drive towards innovation and career-centric education. The inaugural intake in September 2023...
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Hussein Champions Youth Climate Agenda at UNESCO in France
Mohamedin Hussein, 23, an undergraduate student pursuing Analytical Chemistry, was one of the delegate participants including 33 Ministers for Youth and 170 members of the Youth Forum on the social impact of climate change during the 42nd UNESCO General Conference held in Paris, France, 14 – 15 November, 2023. Hussein who hails from Isiolo County, is...
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Bridging the Industry-Academic Gap Through Synergistic Partnership
The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences organized a Final Year Project Pitching Presentation to foster the development of holistic students. Running under the theme; ‘Mind the Gap: Bridging Theory and Practice,’ the event aimed at weaving together academic knowledge and real-world applications. The presentations cut across various thematic areas and students showcased projects that not...