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Boosting Science, Technology and Innovation for shared prosperity in Africa

30th Anniversary and 30th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of African Export-Import Bank (the “Bank” or “Afreximbank”), which is scheduled to hold in Accra, Ghana, during June 18-21, 2023, under the auspices of His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana.
This year’s Annual General Meetings, which coincide with the Bank’s 30th Anniversary, provide an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate, Afreximbank’s achievements and contributions to boosting Africa’s trade and in transforming African economies.

Emerging food safety issues in Africa and the the Globe

ABOUT THE AFRICAN FOOD SAFETY SUMMITS
Poor quality and unsafe agricultural and processed food products are some of the most critical issues in Africa’s quest to provide adequate, nutritious, and safe food to its growing population.
They also negatively affect the continent’s ability to boost consumer health and hinder the realizations and growth of local, regional, and international trade – making the continent one of the most vulnerable to hunger, food-borne illnesses and death, trade restrictions, and loss of economic and social potential.

The Food processing hub at the Faculty of Agriculture hosts a high-level delegation from the Rockefeller Foundation

On Thursday, 29th June 2023, the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi was honored to host a high-level delegation from The Rockefeller Foundation. The visiting team was led by the Foundation’s Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Natalye Paquin from the New York Office, and Mr. William Asiko, the Vice President, of Africa Region, who happens to be an Alumni of the University of Nairobi, Faculty of Law class of 1987. The other team members were drawn from the Foundation’s Head Quarters in New York and other regional offices.

Webinar invitation on “Airport-driven Development: Tradeoff between Socio-economic Benefits and Environmental Sustainability Post Covid-19”

The Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology (LARMAT) invites you to a Webinar titled “Airport-driven Development: Tradeoff between Socio-economic Benefits and Environmental Sustainability Post Covid-19” on Friday, 9th June 2023 at 14.00-15.00 EAT.

Call for abstracts for the 4th AAPHCE

I am writing to encourage us to submit and/or encourage your students to submit abstracts for the 4th All Africa Postharvest Congress and Exhibition (4th AAPHCE) scheduled for 17th to 19th September, 2023. It is a Hybrid event - the physical sessions will be held at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa. The congress is being organized by a consortium of institutions/organizations including University of Nairobi and will be hosted by the African Union Commission. The deadline for abstract submission is 8th June, 2023. 

Tree Planting

The faculty of Agriculture organized a tree planting day on Friday 19th May 2023. The exercise was in line with the government’s initiative of planting 15 billion trees in the next 10 years. Over 2000 seedlings were planted.  In his opening remarks, the dean faculty of Agriculture Prof. Moses Nyangito said that the faculty had a running Environmental Stewardship Committee led by Dr. Kibet. He thanked the Vice Chancellor for setting aside land for planting trees. He also reiterated plans to create a buffer zone for university land by planting trees around it.