In a bid to merge African potential with Japanese scientific technology towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and Utsunomiya University, Japan, embarked on a collaborative initiative known as the Sakura Science Program. According to the Project Coordinator, Ms. Naomi Chelimo from the Department of Horticulture and Food Security, the partnership that commenced in March 2021 has been marked by active engagement between the two institutions including 6 other universities from Africa. Under the theme, Programme for Developing Human Resource to Contribute to SDGs by Merging African Potential and Japanese Scientific Technology, the...

The University management through the Human Resource department organized a one-day empowerment workshop for staff who will be retiring in the next few years. The workshop drew a number of staff members who were given valuable guidance and advice on how to transition into retirement. The seminar whose topic was: Equipping retirees with important tools for the next stage of life, was held Thursday, April 4, 2024 and served as a platform for the participants to acquaint themselves with critical knowledge on a wide range of issues including financial management and personal planning. Retirement is something that all of us will...

The enduring perception, mostly stereotypical, that girls are not well adopted to pursue courses and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) has stopped many girls from enrolling into STEM subjects. To unroll this practice, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology has launched a strategic initiative designed to empower and woo young women enrolled in the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) system, guiding them toward Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers. By actively engaging with the students and providing them with targeted support and career guidance, the university aims to instill balance in traditional career paradigms and foster a...

Dr. Maina Ngotho of the Department of Animal Science at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is working with the World Animal Protection (WAP) on  a two-year field study in Nyeri County that seeks to address the growing concern of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) estimated to cause a million deaths of humans annually, according to the World Health Organization. This collaboration, funded by Open Philanthropy, aims to establish a comprehensive framework to address the growing concern of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), while simultaneously improving animal welfare standards. This strategy is expected to lead to the production of quality animal products...

Higher education institutions have been called upon to conduct research into the development of robust governance norms that will streamline the country’s leadership structure. This, according to the experts, will be vital in providing necessary resilience and sustainability. This was revealed when JKUAT CBD Campus hosted a lecture for its staff and postgraduate students pursuing studies and research in the fields of governance and leadership on Thursday, March 28, 2024. The purpose of the discussion titled, “The Role of Robust Governance Systems in Supporting Leadership,” was to educate participants on the significance of putting in place strict rules and regulations that would...

Prof. Gideon Kikuvi, an Associate Professor at the College of Health Sciences (COHES) has been elected the new Dean, School of Public Health for the next two years. Kikuvi was unanimously supported by the faculty as the sole candidate during the elections held Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Prof. Gideon Kikuvi Dean School of Public Health Prof. Kikuvi is an astute leader who played a major role in laying a strong foundation for COHES having served in various leadership capacities at the then Institute of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases (ITROMID). He served as Deputy Director, ITROMID before serving as Acting...

Over 450 people have benefitted from a two-day medical camp organized by the JKUAT Students Medical Association (JKUSMA) in Juja, Kiambu County. During the outreach, important healthcare services were extended to the local community during the two day event that run from March 25 – 26, 2024. Partnering with esteemed institutions such as Guru Nanak Hospital, St. John’s Hospital, Marie Stopes Kenya, and JKUAT Hospital, among others, the initiative aimed to provide comprehensive medical care to those in need. Medical specialists from different areas of specialization provided an array of services including dental care, reproductive health consultations, physiotherapy, blood pressure...

Students from eight Kenyan universities convened at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Karen Campus for the inter-university Moot Court Competition on March 22, 2024. The event saw students participate in a mock court session presided over by practicing judicial officers – in an effort to highlight the enduring challenges of human trafficking and child abuse. The students had to handle a hypothetical case in which a 15-year-old Guyo was subjected to child labour after being trafficked into a neigbouring country through a recruitment bureau. Guyo was repeatedly physically assaulted by her employer, underpaid, starved and finally thrown out...

Dr. Winfred Nyambura Karugu has bid farewell to JKUAT after a distinguished career spanning over 30 years. Regarded as a beacon of knowledge, Dr. Karugu’s scholarly pursuits have inspired many within the academic community. Her insights and commitment to excellence have not only enriched the intellectual landscape but have also served as a source of inspiration for countless students and colleagues. During a heartfelt ceremony at the Sino-Africa Joint Research Center on Friday, March 22, 2024, colleagues and friends from the College of Human Resource Development (COHRED) and Jomo Kenyatta University and Agriculture Enterprises Limited (JKUATES) gathered to bid farewell...