JKUAT and DAAD teams in a commemorative photo 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 of Passau University visited the University on Thursday, March 30, 2023 on a fact-finding mission. During their visit, the DAAD team expressed their enthusiasm for fostering academic cooperation between German and Kenyan Universities. Prof. Possega was impressed...

Elegwa Mukulu, a professor of business and entrepreneurship, has officially retired after 30 years of illustrious service to JKUAT. The don held various positions in the university over the years; his final posting being the Principal of the College of Human Resource Development (COHRED), where he served for the last 9 years. Prof. Mukulu recalled his academic and leadership journey beginning in 1991, when he joined JKUAT as a budding and passionate communication lecturer after serving 13 years at the Kenya Technical Training College (KTTC). He considers the move to have been an important step in his career progression because...

To fully develop the health records and information management profession, it is essential that students and professionals in this field remain updated on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements. This was established during a consultative meeting between the Health Records and Information Management Board of Kenya (HRIM) and the faculty of the College of Health Sciences, JKUAT, March 29, 2023. According to the Chairman, HRIM, Mr. Onesmus Kamau, Continuous education opportunities must be sought to keep their skills and knowledge up-to-date, which will enable them to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare services provided to patients. The board...

Investment in human capacity development is vital for creating a country that is self-reliant and resilient. It empowers individuals and communities to be proactive in addressing their challenges and opportunities. These were the sentiments of the Ambassador of Japan to Kenya, Mr. Okaniwa Ken during an event at JKUAT to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Kenya-Japan partnership. “Human capacity development empowers individuals and communities, promotes innovation and creativity, which are essential for solving complex problems and adapting to changing circumstances,” said Amb. Okaniwa. Borrowing from adage, ‘continuity is strength’ the ambassador was alive to the fact that JKUAT has...