The College of Agriculture and Veterinary Services recorded very good performance in the just concluded Performance Contracting awards held on Friday 29th January 2021 at Taifa Hall. The University of Nairobi adopted PC in 2005/2006; to date, the University continues to use it as a tool to measure performance at all core levels. Read more about the event
The University of Nairobi, Washington State University, and the International Livestock Research Institute recently received a grant from the United States Aid for International Development (USAID) under the Feed the Future Animal Health Innovation Lab.
Smart Farming Innovations for Small-Scale Producers Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks Smart Farming solutions that leverage digital technology innovations that have the potential to drive positive impact for small scale producer (SSP) entrepreneurs delivered through bundled farmer services and enabled by scalable digital and data platforms.
The University of Nairobi, through C4DLab (the Innovation and Incubation Hub) and a strategic industry partner, is running a 6 month-long prestigious Research & Innovation Fellowship.
The reporting dates for our students for on-campus learning will be on Monday, 11th January 2020. (Year II, III and IV). 1st year students will report to the College on Monday, 1st February 2020 for 2nd semester.
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In keeping with tradition; the University of Nairobi held the 64th graduation ceremony on Friday, December 11, 2020. The ceremony was conducted virtually and broadcast on national television and social media to allow all graduands to follow the virtual event. During the December graduation 2 honorary Degrees were awarded; Prof. Julia Ojiambo received Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) in Leadership and Prof. Micere Mugo received a Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) in Literature and about 5,709 graduands were conferred degrees and awarded diplomas.
As the University of Nairobi celebrates its 50 years of academic excellence, the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences (CAVS) recognizes the exceptional contribution of Prof. Willis Oluoch-Kosura from the Department of Agricultural Economics. During the last four decades of distinguished service to the University, Willis has formed many collaborative partnerships for capacity building and resource mobilization, and continues to play an important professional role in mentoring many young staff in the networks developed over time.
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is proud of its four ladies graduands who will be awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) of the University of Nairobi at the 64th graduation ceremony on Friday December 11, 2020.
The linkage between the University and the alumni is critical in forging strong partnership and collaboration for quality capacity development. There has been a weak linkage between the learning institution and their alumni, which has impacted on efforts to strengthen partnership and development of initiatives that address the current needs.
The College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences led by the Principal Prof. Rose Nyikal held tree planting exercise at Kanyariri Vet farm on 20th November, 2020. The University of Nairobi office of Career Services, Green Belt Movement, Acorn Holdings (Qwetu Residences), Workmate (Virtual Jobs Finder), Hultz Prize UoN Campus, KEFRI, Dedan Kimathi Fondation and UoN staff and students were among the stakeholders who graced the event.
