FIRST YEARS WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT

The department of plant science and crop protection has welcomed first years to the 2021/2022 Academic year.  The registration process started on Monday 20th September, 2021 after which the Orientation process started on 27th September to 4th October.  The first years were addressed by the chair of department as well as the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Kiama.

While welcoming the first years, the chair of department gave brief outline of the department and what was expected of the students. He also emphasized on the importance of plant science and crop protection courses and their contribution to sustainable development. The students were also taken through the various career options available.

In his speech, the security director’s representative cautioned the new students against the various security risks that they might encounter during their stay in campus.  He cautioned then against walking alone in the dark and to always be on the look out for any suspicious people. He also highlighted oin the perils of drug and alcohol abuse as well as use of rape drugs in clubs and night spots.

The Dean, Prof. Rose Nyikal warmly welcomed the first years, while congratulating them for making it this far. In her address, she gave the first years a brief of what is expected of them in their new environment. She cautioned them against too much indulgence at the expense of their studies. She ended her speech by wising them an amazing time at the faculty.

While addressing the freshmen, the Vice Chancellor congratulated the over 10,000 students for being admitted at the University. He told them that this would be their home for the next 4-5 years depending on their programme. He further assured students that the University will transform the student’s lives, adding “Take advantage of our supportive environment. We are going to expose you to experiential learning and seek to impact on you so that you leave the University as a different person-completely refined and transformed. We will train and repackage you.” He ended by wishing the students the best at their stay in the University.