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As you begin this exciting new chapter, we encourage you to embrace every opportunity to learn, grow, make new friends, and discover your full potential. May your time at the university be filled with meaningful experiences, valuable knowledge, and lasting memories.

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Theme: Sustainable Agri-Food Systems: Integrating Technology, Climate Resilience and Economic Policy for Global Impact. 

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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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.

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.

The Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, hosted representatives from Odoo as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

The meeting aimed to reaffirm the commitment of both parties to implement agreed areas of collaboration. Key focus areas discussed included organizing industrial visits for students and developing an educational programme aimed at enhancing students’ business skills and industry readiness.