JKUAT was started in 1981 as a middle level technical college through bilateral technical cooperation between the government of Kenya and the Government of Japan. It became a constituent college in 1988 before assuming autonomy through an Act of Parliament in 1994. To respond to the new aspirations of the Universities Act 2012, the JKUAT was chartered by former President Kibaki, early 2013. Department of Food Science and Technology was one of the early departments started in those formative year  and we are therefore so proud to be an integral part of JKUAT’s success. This year, JKUAT… Continue reading →

The department organised a high level Food Additives Workshop at the Intercontinental hotel in June 2014 to discuss the food industry on the use of additives, safety and regulations. The event attracted over 100 participants among them from food and nutrition industry operators, Scientific experts, representatives of Kenya Bureau of Standards and Ministry of Health. The vent was graced by the PS, Ministry of Health. Stakeholders had the opportunity to share their views and make suggestions on how to strengthen scientific cooperation in the use of  and management of food additives. All suggestions will be evaluated for… Continue reading →

Welcome to the department of Food Science and Technology. The multidisciplinary nature of the programmes offered in the department, as well as exposure to the industry (visits to food factories, practical work in the Department’s pilot plants), allow graduates to pursue a large variety of careers in the food and the food-related industries, based on each individual’s personal interests. The interface between food science, nutrition, health, food service is an area of increasing concern to consumers, government and the food industry. There is an increase in consumer awareness of the impact of diet and the… Continue reading →