Latest News & Announcements

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Dr. Juliana Cheboi and team  paper on crops that nourish has officially been published in Nature Food. This achievement is more than just a milestone; it is a testament to resilience, curiosity, and the unwavering belief that science can transform lives. This paper  shed light on opportunity crops like pigeonpea and amaranth. It stresses the importance of collaborative and community-driven research that empowers local stakeholders and focuses on ground up systems change

he Africa Center for the Study of the U.S. (ACSUS) based at the Department of Diplomacy and International Studies (DDIS), at the University of Nairobi invites you to a webinar focused on practical technologies and sustainable practices to enhance farming in Kenya and the surrounding region.

The ARUA Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Jane Ambuko as the Director of Research and Training at African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA). Professor Ambuko’s appointment is a result of a competitive recruitment process that followed a call for expressions of interest in the position. She is a Professor of Horticulture from the University of Nairobi with extensive experience in research, training and community engagement.

Dr. Juliana Cheboi awarded the 2nd best researcher with the best innovative idea for participatory action research (PAR) after pitching her VACs project idea on " Co-designinga farmer led pigeonpea improvement program in Kenya through participatory research and seed system strengthening" during the 4th African Plant Breeding Association Conference in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe 6th- 8th, October 2025.

The Director, Library & Information Services has organized an online training on TURNITIN SIMILARITY CHECKER scheduled on 25 th November, 2025.
 

CIRAD is the French agricultural research and international cooperation organization working for the sustainable development of tropical and Mediterranean regions. CIRAD is a public establishment (EPIC) under the joint authority of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
Its activities concern the life sciences, social sciences and engineering sciences, applied to agriculture, the environment and territorial management.

The Vice Chancellor's First Year's address is happening now: Watch through this link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FP8frjGmDqY

DEAN’S KEYNOTE ADDRESS TO FRESHMEN – FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE 2025/2026
Held on August 20, 2025 at 8.4.4

• Our dear Students/Freshmen
• Distinguished Faculty Members
• Ladies and Gentlemen

Good morning.

Congratulations to all first-year students,
Today marks the beginning of your academic journey and the foundation of your future career. We are excited to have you join our vibrant community dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in agriculture. Wishing you all the best as you embark on this exciting path!