Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), through the Africa-ai-Japan Project, hosted Prof. Yohei Takeda from Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine (OUAVM), Japan, for a visit from 29th July 2026 to 10th August 2026. The visit involved a series of extensive meetings, field visits, an innovation incubation seminar and institutional courtesy calls aimed at expanding collaborative research among JKUAT, OUAVM, and other Kenyan Institutions. Engagement with JKUAT Academic Departments and University Leadership Prof. Takeda and the delegation paid courtesy calls to key JKUAT academic departments and university leadership to strengthen institutional linkages and explore opportunities for sustained...
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JKUAT and Tokyo City University Researchers Explore Kenya’s Clay and Volcanic Material Deposits for Porous Materials Research
A joint research team from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Tokyo City University (TCU), and the Africa-ai-Japan Project recently completed a two-day field expedition on 18th and 19th August 2026 across Machakos, Makueni, and Kibwezi to explore local raw materials for porous material development and to strengthen ties with Kenya’s ceramics industry. The field expedition brought together a multidisciplinary team from JKUAT, Tokyo City University (TCU), the Africa-ai-Japan Project, and Ceramics and Clay Masters Technologies Ltd. The team comprised Dr James M. Mutua, Dr Gerald Odhiambo, and Dr Benson Njuguna of JKUAT; Dr Shohei Aoki of JKUAT...
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🌱 “Putting More Money into Farmers’ Pockets: A Farmer Event on Improved Soil Management for Enhanced Potato Productivity in Nyandarua.”
On April 16th, 2026, farmers, local leaders, Equity Bank, and agricultural experts gathered at Wiyumiririe Social Hall in Ol Kalou for an engaging and insightful farmer dissemination event. With over 150 attendees, the atmosphere was vibrant, full of curiosity, questions, and a shared goal: Improving potato farming in Nyandarua. 🌟 Spotlight: JKUAT Takes the Stage The highlight of the day was an impactful presentation by the JKUAT team, led by Dr. Rintaro Kinoshita and Mr. Daniel Mburi of the Department of Horticulture. Drawing from years of research under the Potato Value Chain Project funded by JICA and Fujita Corporation, the...
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Robotics Dojo Cafe Seminar on ROS2 Mars Rover
On March 27, 2026, the Robotics Dojo Café Seminar hosted Jabari Designers, a student-led engineering team headed by Japhet Libese Musera. The team presented their Mars Rover project, which competed in the Cars4Mars Competition 2025, where they secured 3rd place overall and won the Best Designed Rover award. The mission objective was to build a Martian Rover capable of autonomously navigating harsh terrain to predefined waypoints using only real-time sensor feedback, without relying on preloaded maps, closely simulating real Martian exploration conditions. From a mechanical perspective, the team emphasized iterative design and simulation as critical to improving reliability. With support...
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JKUAT Hosts Multidisciplinary Virtual Reality Training Workshop at iPIC
Overview The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), through the College of Engineering and Technology (COETEC), in collaboration with the Innovation Centre for Engineering Education (ICEE), successfully conducted a multidisciplinary Virtual Reality (VR) training workshop at the Innovation, Prototyping Integrated Centre (iPIC), located within the JKUAT Engineering Workshops. Held from 26th February to 6th March 2026, the workshop brought together academic and technical staff from diverse engineering disciplines to explore the application of immersive technologies in teaching and learning. The initiative reflects JKUAT’s strategic commitment to integrating digital solutions into engineering education to enhance both quality and accessibility....
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JKUAT and JICA HQ Delegation Visits ROAM Electric to Strengthen Industry–Academia Collaboration in E-Mobility
On 12th February 2026, a delegation from JKUAT, led by Dr. Shohei Aoki, JICA Expert, and accompanied by JKUAT staff, Dr. Rehema Ndeda, Dr. Irene Muisyo, Dr. Meshack Hawi (Director, Directorate of Intellectual Property Management and University–Industry Liaison – DIPUIL), and Dr. Peter Oketch, recently conducted an industry visit to ROAM Electric. The visit formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen industry–academia linkages and align university research with real-world industrial applications, particularly in electric mobility. The delegation was also joined by Ms. Edah Ikue, Program Officer from JICA Headquarters (Department of Technical and Higher Education), whose mission was to gain...
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Chandaria Business Innovation and Incubation Center Hosts Seminar on Robotics
On January 16th, 2026, Lenny Ng’ang’a, Research Assistant at the AFRICA-ai-JAPAN Project (JICA) at JKUAT, delivered an insightful talk on “Robotics Research at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology” at the Chandaria Business Innovation and Incubation Center, Kenyatta University. The seminar was organized by Eagobotics, a division of Eago Group Automation, which focuses on providing STEM-related content in schools. Attendees included thirty-five teacher trainees from Kibabii Diploma Teachers’ Training College, eager to gain hands-on experience with robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and machine learning. During the seminar, Lenny introduced innovative programs such as Robotics Dojo, which trains university students in...
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German NewSpace Delegation Explores Collaboration Opportunities with Kenya’s Growing Space Sector
A high-level German NewSpace delegation visited Kenya from 1st to 5th December 2025 as part of a program organized by AHK Services Eastern Africa Ltd. on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi). The delegation comprised leading German companies in satellite technologies, mission design, systems engineering, geospatial applications, and other NewSpace innovations. The Nakuja Rocket Project at JKUAT was invited to participate in the program, attend the conference sessions, and host the delegation for a technical visit. The mission’s objective was to build connections between German industry and Kenyan institutions active in NewSpace and emerging...
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2025 Robotics Dojo Competition Showcases Kenya’s Growing Talent in Agricultural Robotics Innovation
The atmosphere at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) was electric on 8th October 2025 as students showcased their creativity and engineering prowess during the 4th Robotics DOJO Competition. This year’s event, themed “Autonomous Mobile Robot for Sustainable Agriculture,” attracted 11 teams drawn from JKUAT, the University of Nairobi, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, and the Technical University of Kenya. Judged by Prof. Kiyasu and Prof. Sakaguchi from Nagasaki University, Japan, this year’s competition challenged participants to design and build autonomous robots capable of addressing agricultural needs from crop disease detection, object recognition, to field navigation with a...