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CIRAD is the French agricultural research and international cooperation organization working for the sustainable development of tropical and Mediterranean regions. CIRAD is a public establishment (EPIC) under the joint authority of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
Its activities concern the life sciences, social sciences and engineering sciences, applied to agriculture, the environment and territorial management.

Today, on behalf of the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, I am honoured to officially launch the Kenya Science Translation Hub.

This Hub is not merely a project—it is a strategic institutional platform for translating scientific discoveries into real-world impact.

DEAN’S KEYNOTE ADDRESS TO FRESHMEN – FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE 2025/2026
Held on August 20, 2025 at 8.4.4

Congratulations to all first-year students, and welcome to the Faculty of Agriculture!
Today marks the beginning of your academic journey and the foundation of your future career. We are excited to have you join our vibrant community dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in agriculture. Wishing you all the best as you embark on this exciting path!

On 15th August 2025, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Enterprise (DVC-RIE)-representative, convened a strategic meeting with the faculty leadership to assess the preparedness of the faculty for the upcoming University of Nairobi Research and Innovation Week.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Krp9JHSZSHs

The 'Kuku Safe' project team, operating under the Food Safety Lab led by Prof. Catherine Kunyanga, recently paid a courtesy call to the Dean’s Office at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi.

The team is currently conducting research activities at Burma Market, where they are collecting poultry and environmental samples. These samples will be analyzed for antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) pathogens as part of a broader food safety initiative.

The Faculty of Agriculture through the Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology and Food Advice Accelerator Program participated in the Africa Future Food and the 10th Edition of FAMASS Food Expo event at Sarit.

FOA represented. Attending the 10th Annual Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH 2025) Academy Week at Julius Nyerere International Convention Center, Dar-salaam, Tanzania

Today, I had the privilege to host a team of staff and students from the Nuertingen Geislingen University (NGU) and University of Hohenheim in Germany who share our vision of Agriculture and  food systems thinking!  Thanks to the FoA team staff & students on the ground who participated! Proud of you all!