Prof. Florence Ondieki has been appointed the substantive Principal of the College of Human Resource Development (COHRED), ushering in a new chapter in the College’s leadership. Her appointment follows a successful competitive recruitment process after serving in an acting capacity since 2023. She succeeds Prof. Elegwa Mukulu, the founding Principal of the College, who played...
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is pleased to announce the placement of 7,649 students by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) for the 2026/2027 academic year. This cohort of first-year students, drawn from across the 47 counties, will be joining the university’s five colleges based at the main campus;...
Three innovators from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) have been declared winners of the 2026 AFRICA-ai-JAPAN Project Poster Competition, with their innovations offering solutions in environmental sustainability, agriculture and food value addition. The three were selected from 16 researchers and postgraduate students who presented innovative research projects addressing challenges in health, agriculture,...
The Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) of AFRICA-ai-JAPAN Project has endorsed new implementation approach that seeks to transform Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and the Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation (PAUSTI) into hubs of scientific and technological excellence. The decision was made public during the first JCC meeting...
The Department of Information Technology at JKUAT in partnership with Smart Applications International Limited, an information technology solutions provider dealing in health insurance and biometric verification, hosted a career talk under the Smart Elevate Programme on July 15, 2026. Held under the theme: Elevating Minds, Shaping Futures, the career event brought together trainers in financial...
The Department of Chemistry at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has taken a major step towards enhancing the quality, credibility and international recognition of its laboratory services by hosting an intensive ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation Training. The week-long training, which began on Monday, July 13, 2026, will be facilitated by experts from the...
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) hosted the International Kids’ Conference, bringing together secondary school learners from Kenya and across the world to showcase innovative projects and share ideas across diverse fields of study. Held on Friday, July 10, 2026, the conference was organized by the College of Engineering and Technology (COETEC) to...
Forty-three (43) Marine Engineering cadets at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) have successfully completed their physical fitness training, marking a significant milestone during the University’s fifth pass-out parade as they prepare for careers in the global shipping industry. During a colorful ceremony held on Friday, July 10, 2026, at JKUAT Pavilion, 33...
Mineral resources play a critical role in economic growth, industrial development and job creation. Recognizing the need to strengthen skills, research and innovation in the sector, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Vice Chancellor, Prof. Victoria Wambui Ngumi, welcomed a delegation from the National University of Science and Technology MISIS (NUST MISIS), Russia...
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) hosted the 2nd International Conference on Mathematics and Physical Sciences, bringing together researchers, academics, industry experts, and postgraduate students to explore emerging scientific discoveries, foster collaboration, and explore innovative solutions to global challenges through mathematics and the physical sciences. The conference featured discussions and presentations across a...
