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’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The architecture landscape is fast evolving due to the development of new techniques that apply artificial intelligence and 3D printing in the creation of models, sketches and building construction. This has necessitated the need to appropriately skill and prepare students for the labor market. In light of this, Department of Architecture in the School of...
The University organized a one-day training on customer service facilitated by the JKUAT Centre of Professional Consultancy in an effort to align the skills of front office staff with current customer engagement and satisfaction trends. The training participants were taken through the process of creating a culture of customer focus, understanding and serving customer needs,...
The Centre for International Migration and Development (CIM) has donated emission analysis equipment to JKUAT’s through the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The equipment will be used in research and training of staff and students in the analysis of gas emissions. CIM is a joint program of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the...
