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NAIROBI INNOVATION WEEK PROGRAMME- Friday, 10th May, 2024

Nairobi Innovation Week (NIW) 2024 will be held on 8th - 10th May 2024. This is a call for innovators to apply to exhibit their innovations during NIW 2024. This is a great opportunity for innovators to meet potential funders, innovation commercialization partners, get useful feedback on their innovations and win cash prizes.

Please register your innovation for exhibition during NIW 2024 using the link below:

https://forms.gle/3166zTJ6dzvQzNj88

OVER 14,000 TREES PLANTED AT THE FIELD STATION IN UPPER
KABETE CAMPUS, UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, ON 16 TH APRIL, 2024
Climate change and the negative effects associated with it, is now common knowledge
across the world and especially in the fragile environments in the tropics. Individual and
collective effort is urgently needed to mitigate the effects of climate change. Tree
planting and restoration of forest ecosystems has been adopted as one of the strategies
of mitigating the effects of climate change. As a premier institution of higher learning,

Are you passionate about innovation and developing ideas to solve society's greatest challenges? In preparation for The Nairobi Innovation Week 2024, register to participate in the Faculties-based Hackathons and learn how to innovate!

 Calling all aspiring innovators, entrepreneurs, and everyday problem-solvers!!!

Are you passionate about making a difference?

Do the challenges we are facing because of climate change and lack of energy access in Kenya fire you up?

️Here is a golden opportunity to be a part of the renewable revolution!

Participate in the Jacob's Ladder Africa renewable energy innovation challenge.

Open to young people aged 20yrs - 25yrs.
Tons of exciting prizes to be won!

The Source plus through the African Agriculture Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) grant in partnership with Cranfield University, UK and the University of Nairobi , Kenya is offering an opportunity to work as an African Agriculture Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate.

Farm Inputs Promotions (FIPS) Africa Ltd. is hosting a recruitment for employment drive on February 23, 2024, starting at 9:00 a.m.

The Faculty of Agriculture, with Prof. James Muthomi representing the Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, warmly welcomed Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen, the 6th Chancellor of the University of Nairobi. During his visit to the campus, they guided him through various projects, including those focused on post-harvest loss reduction and value addition initiatives. Additionally, they showcased the prestigious innovations in beans by Prof. Kimani and various tissue cultures and highlighted the accomplishments of staff and former students.

FSNet-Africa fellow, Dr Juliana Cheboi, writes about the importance of value-addition technologies and the positive impact that value-added products can have for farmers in Kenya. She also shares her recipes for chapati and mandazi. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Rt9u89

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