The University of Nairobi Gender, Equity and Inclusivity Committee invites participants for a one…
The University of Nairobi Health Services has planned a virtual webinar to commemorate the Word …
The ever-increasing animal feed costs are driving many vulnerable communities involved in animal husbandry out of business. The high cost is mainly driven by the protein source, which represents the most expensive component in animal feed. In conventional feed, protein is obtained mainly from
Read moreIn the last few decades, farmers have relied on synthetic pesticides to managed crop pests and diseases. This is because synthetic pesticides are easily available, have quick knock down effect, have varied modes of action and are reliable. However, some synthetic pesticides are
Read moreContinuous cultivation of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in monoculture systems represents the greatest factor deteriorating soil organic matter (SOM) in smallholder farms.
Prof. Jane Ambuko will deliver the 50th professorial inaugural lecture at the historical Taifa Hall on Friday, September 27, 2024. The lecture titled "From the Lab to the Land: Solutions for Food Loss & Waste Reduction for the People and the Planet," it promises to be both topical and
Read moreThe Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Nairobi has officially welcomed a new cohort of first-year students, marking the beginning of an exciting academic journey for the latest batch of aspiring agriculturists. The admission of these students signifies a fresh influx
Read more3. Agriculture
Title: Harvest for Health Breakthrough Crop Challenge
Funder: FFAR
Guests from North Carolina State University who are visiting the University made a
courtesy call at the Dean Faculty of Agriculture on 21 st May 2024. They also visited the
Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, Department of Food Science and
Technology and Department
On 9th May 2024, the Fresh Produce Aggregation and Distribution Hub was designed and built through a partnership between the University of Nairobi (UON) and Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM) was commissioned as part of the Nairobi Innovation Week 2024 activities. The
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