The Strengthening Higher Institutional Agriculture and Food Training – Kenya-France (SHIFT KF) Project was officially launched on Tuesday 9th June at University of Nairobi Upper Kabete Campus.The project, a collaborative academic and research initiative co-coordinated by the University of Nairobi (UoN) and AgroParisTech, brings together Kenyan and French institutions in a shared commitment to enhancing higher education in agriculture and food systems.

The University of Nairobi held its Annual Tree Planting and Growing Initiative at Upper Kabete Campus, bringing together staff, students, and partners such as Safaricom PLC, Kenya Forest Service, and Kenya Defence Forces to promote climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable land restoration. The initiative emphasized a shift from simply planting trees to ensuring their survival, with participants trained at the Kantaria Agricultural Technology & Innovation Centre (KATIC) on proper species selection, planting techniques, and post-planting care.

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