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Welcome to the Faculty of Agriculture!
The Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Nairobi has warmly welcomed a new
cohort of first-year students joining the University for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The new students are beginning their university journey at a time when agriculture is
increasingly central to addressing food security, climate change, sustainable livelihoods
and economic development. Their arrival marks the beginning of an exciting period of
academic discovery, professional growth and personal development.
Call for Abstracts and Papers: AGRO 2026 Conference
Theme: Sustainable Agri-Food Systems: Integrating Technology, Climate Resilience and Economic Policy for Global Impact.
Strengthening Higher Institutional Agriculture and Food Training – Kenya-France (SHIFT KF) Project at the Upper Kabete Campus of the University of Nairobi
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.
UoN Staff, Partners Join Hands in Annual Tree Growing Initiative at Upper Kabete Campus
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.
The Launch of De Heaus Animal feed manufacturing factory at Athi River
At the official launch of De Heus Kenya’s new animal feed manufacturing facility in Athi River, the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture delivered a congratulatory address on behalf of the institution. He began by acknowledging distinguished guests, including representatives from De Heus, national and county government leaders, industry partners, farmers, and colleagues from academia, before expressing his excitement at the launch of the state-of-the-art facility.
Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection Celebrates Major Research Publication
The Department of Plant Science & Crop Protection at the University of Nairobi is thrilled to announce significant achievements in research and leadership, highlighted by a major publication in a world-leading journal.