Emgwen Legislator, Hon. Josses Kosgey Lelmengit, and his counterpart from Marakwet West, Hon. Timothy Kipchumba Toroitich visited JKUAT with the aim of exploring collaborative ventures on technology transfer. Aligned with the national government’s development agenda, the duo articulated their intention to partner with JKUAT, in order to promote value addition of agricultural products within their...
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Faculty Elect Dr. Lucy Kananu as Dean, SOAES
Dr. Lucy Kananu Murungi, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Horticulture and Food Security (HFS), has been elected as Dean, School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (SOAES), College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (COANRE). During the highly contested elections held on August 10, 2023, Dr. Murungi won with a majority of the vote, against...
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JKUAT and EABL Stage STEM Engagement Day
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and the East African Breweries (EABL) staged a STEM Engagement Day, Friday March 17, seeking to leverage on emerging trends and opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics disciplines, against the backdrop of a rapidly changing work ecosystem. In his welcoming remarks, JKUAT Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic...
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St. Paul’s University at JKUAT to Benchmark on Nursing Programme
A team from the School of Health Sciences at St. Paul’s University (SPU) visited Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) on Tuesday March 21, 2023 for academic exchange and benchmarking mission. The aim of the visit was to discuss and gain insights into three key areas namely clinical instruction, medical skills laboratory, and...
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JKUAT Hosts International Training on Geothermal Technology
A five-day international training workshop aimed at building capacity for exploration and utilization of geothermal resources for sustainable development is underway at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). The training provides a platform for stakeholders in the sector to share knowledge on the latest research findings while also exchanging information and experiences that...
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JKUAT and Passau University Fostering Academic Cooperation
The University of Passau, based in Germany, in collaboration with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), is currently exploring the possibility of a strategic partnership with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). Representatives of DAAD led by their Director Ms. Beate Schindler-Kovats and Programme Officer Mr. Jules Onyango accompanied by Prof. Joachim Possega...
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Microsoft Vice President Talks Artificial Intelligence and Future Jobs
The Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Igor Sakhnov has demystified the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in future jobs and human interaction. The lingering questions about the implications of artificial intelligence, not just for the future of technology but the future of jobs and communities, is something Microsoft is investing new energy...
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Tree Planting to Support National Tree Growing Restoration Campaign
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has taken a significant step towards supporting the government’s efforts to combat climate change through tree planting. In collaboration with the Kenya Defense Force and Kenya Space Agency, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, April 25, planted 3000 trees in support of the National Tree Growing...
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JKUAT and Teikyo Collaborate to Tackle Non-Communicable Diseases
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has taken a major step in addressing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) by signing a Collaborative Research Agreement with Teikyo University of Tokyo, Japan. The agreement comes as the two institutions await the establishment of a state-of-the-art Non-Communicable Disease Institute at JKUAT, worth Kshs. 6 billion, with the financial...
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JKUAT Unveils Advanced Manufacturing Lab Equipment
JKUAT Vice Chancellor, Prof. Victoria Wambui Ngumi unveiled Advanced Manufacturing lab equipment at the College of Engineering and Technology’s (COETEC), May 15, 2023. The acquisition of this state-of-the-art machinery, worth Kshs. 13.5 million, was made possible through fruitful collaborations with various partners, including the Sustainable Additive Manufacturing (SustainAM) project, JICA, NACOSTI, International Development Research Centre...