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!
“Congratulations to this second cohort of student innovators in the Faculty of Agriculture, we celebrate you. Grateful to the partnership with Food Advice Accelerator program led by Mercy for the unwavering support in maturation and acceleration of student innovations. Youth and Agri-food innovations is a powerful tool for cultivating youth employment in Agriculture and Food Sectors”
Meru County–Meru University of Science and Technology Collaboration
with Pennsylvania State University (USA) and Technical University of
Denmark
Yesterday, 19th May 2025, the Faculty of Agriculture was honored to host an important delegation of change-makers from the Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU).
Mark your calendars for the 5th All Africa Postharvest Congress & Exhibition (5th AAPHCE), a hybrid event which is scheduled for 16th to 19th September 2025 at the African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
On March 17, 2025, Ms. Charlene Ruto, Director of the SMACHS Foundation and daughter of President William Ruto, visited the University of Nairobi's Upper Kabete Campus On March 17, 2025. Her visit was aimed at exploring potential collaborations between the Foundation and the University's Faculty of Agriculture. The visit aimed to identify opportunities for youth engagement in post-harvest management, food processing, value addition, and agricultural technologies.
The University of Nairobi Students Association (UNSA) elections will take place on March 26, 2025. This event will see students elect new leaders to represent their interests and steer the association for the upcoming academic year.
The elections are a cornerstone of student governance at the university, providing an opportunity for students to actively participate in shaping campus policies and initiatives. Key positions up for grabs include the UNSA President, Vice President, Secretary General, Treasurer, and various school representatives.
The Brazilian Embassy in Kenya, in collaboration with the University of Nairobi’s Faculty of Agriculture, organized an insightful seminar focusing on agricultural technologies and technology transfer on 28th Feb 2025. The event, held at the university’s Faculty of Agriculture, highlighted innovative solutions to address water scarcity in arid regions, with a particular emphasis on rainwater harvesting techniques.
