Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has unveiled plans to transform its Tailoring Unit into a vibrant income-generating enterprise, marking a significant step towards strengthening the institution’s financial sustainability while providing students with practical entrepreneurial skills. The initiative forms part of the university’s broader strategy to integrate academic learning with enterprise development by...
Prof. Kenneth Ngure of the Department of Environmental Health and Disease Control at JKUAT has been elected President of the International AIDS Society (IAS) during the 25th International AIDS Conference, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 26 – 31, 2026. An award winning-globally renowned HIV prevention scientist, Prof. Ngure’s appointment places Kenya at...
Three law students from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) represented the University at the Global Rounds of the Nuremberg International Criminal Law Moot Court Competition, held at the historic Palace of Justice in Nuremberg, Germany, from July 22 to 25, 2026. The JKUAT team, comprising Sewe James Philip Goro, Dennis Kaboro and...
Kenya’s deteriorating soil health is emerging as one of the biggest threats to agricultural productivity, with experts estimating that the country loses about 320 million tonnes of soil annually. During a high-level stakeholder’s workshop at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) held on July 29–30, 2026, experts called on county governments to invest...
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has cemented its position as a leader in Africa’s digital transformation by becoming a founding member of the United Nations-supported Artificial Intelligence Capacity Development Network (AICDN). JKUAT’s Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence for Capacity Building in Africa (AICEX-Africa) joined the global network which was officially launched in...
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has received three electric motorcycles and related electric vehicle (EV) equipment from ARC Ride to strengthen training, research and innovation in sustainable mobility technologies. ARC Ride is a Kenyan electric mobility company that designs and deploys electric motorcycles and charging solutions to accelerate the transition to clean,...
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has taken a significant step towards advancing higher education and agricultural innovation through artificial intelligence (AI) following the implementation of a Cooperation Agreement with the International Institute of Online Education (IIOE). The milestone was marked by a high-level courtesy call on Vice Chancellor Prof. Victoria Ngumi by...
President William Ruto has commended Kenyan university students, highlighting top performers from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), for their landmark victory at the 2026 Huawei Global ICT Competition held in Shenzhen, China. Speaking during a celebratory reception at State House, Nairobi on Monday July 27, President Ruto praised the students for flying...
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has formalized a three-year partnership with the CALP Network through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reaffirming its commitment to strengthening humanitarian education and professional capacity in Africa. Speaking during the signing ceremony on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Director of the JKUAT Nairobi CBD...
As institutions of higher learning prepare to receive the first cohort of Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) graduates in 2029, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) continues to sensitize its staff to strengthen institutional preparedness for the transition. As part of these preparations, JKUAT, in collaboration with the Commission for University Education (CUE)...
