Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University (HSWT) of Applied Sciences, held a workshop on May 8, 2026, aimed at strengthening collaboration in research, innovation, and academic exchange between the two institutions. During the meeting, representatives from both universities explored areas of mutual interest and opportunities for joint programmes, capacity building, and knowledge and staff exchange. Both institutions are leveraging wealth of expertise in applied sciences, research, and innovation, providing a strong foundation for strategic partnerships that can drive sustainable development and global academic engagement. Speaking during the meeting, the Vice President for International Affairs and...

African universities have been challenged to move beyond being passive recipients of international aid and take full ownership of collaborative projects, as stakeholders at a high-level leadership forum in Nairobi called for partnerships that deliver measurable institutional and societal impact. The call to action was made during the IMPACT HE Leadership and Stakeholder Forum held from May 4–7, 2026, which brought together university vice-chancellors from Kenya and Ethiopia, European funding agencies, continental higher education networks, Kenyan government and regional policy actors to deliberate on the future of higher education cooperation in Africa. The IMPACT HE project is spearheaded by Dr....

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in collaboration with the Smart Manufacturing Engineering Education for Knowledge Economy (SME2KE) initiative, organized a capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the University’s internationalization of education and research. The workshop, co-funded by the European Union, was strategically designed to enhance academic mobility, foster joint research and dual-degree partnerships, strengthen industry linkages and accelerate the commercialization of research outputs within a global knowledge economy framework. The event, held on Wednesday, 25 February 2026 at the IPiC Building at JKUAT, brought together over 30 faculty members, researchers, postgraduate students, and institutional leaders, who engaged in...

Prof. Naomi Maina, Director – Diectorate of Grants Management and Dr. Peter Kahenya, Director-Research in attendance of a regional stakeholders meeting on Kenya Science, Research and Innovation (SRI) Initiative – Panari Hotel, Nairobi. The State Department for Science, Research and Innovation (SDSRI), in partnership with the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) and the British High Commission, convened the Nairobi–Central Regional Stakeholders Meeting under the Kenya Science, Research and Innovation Synergy Initiative on 5 February 2026 at Panari Hotel, Nairobi. The meeting formed part of a series of engagements aimed at gathering insights for a comprehensive landscape analysis of...

Between September 22 nd and 25 th , 2025, JKUAT participated in Good Grant Practice Virtual Academy (GGP-VA), Grant Writing Workshop. The GGP-VA initiative led by Dr. Joseph Gichuru (Deputy Executive Director, APHRC) brought together 40 participantsfrom diverse African institutions. The workshop equipped attendees with practical skills to develop competitive research proposals, contributing to stronger institutional capacity for resource mobilization. This engagement not only enhanced the visibility of GGP-VAbut also reinforced APHRC’s role in building a robust research and innovation ecosystem that enables African researchers and institutions to translate knowledge into tangible societal impact. The JKUAT GGP Virtual Academy team...

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has initiated a strategic partnership with the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) aimed at strengthening its research capacity, enhancing grant management, and elevating the University’s profile in competitive grant writing. The partnership was pursued through JKUAT’s Directorate of Grants, led by Prof. Naomi Maina, who headed the University delegation to APHRC headquarters on Wednesday, December 3 2025. The delegation was received by Deputy Executive Director, Dr. Joseph Gichuru Wang’ombe, who described JKUAT as a leading force in Kenya’s research landscape. “JKUAT’s recent Gold Tier Good Financial Grant Practice certification demonstrates...

Prof. Naomi Maina, Director, DGM sensitized SOBS/COHES staff on Grant application and Management on 30th April 2025 in IPIC. The researchers were also issued with fliers to sensitize them on activities at DGM and Procurement procedures in acquisition of materials and equipment.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology has been certified on prudential management of grant resources. The certificate for Good Financial Grant Practice (GFGP) under the recognized GFGP standards, was awarded to JKUAT on Thursday March 20, 2025 following a rigorous certification evaluation by the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC). Receiving the award, Vice Chancellor Prof. Victoria Wambui Ngumi noted that the recognition reflects JKUAT’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and efficient management of resources, across all operations. She lauded the efforts by faculty and the Grants Management Directorate for ensuring that donor funds are put to productive and...