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Study on Togotia Leaves Shows Drought Tolerant and Disease Resistant Crop Variety to Boost Food Security in Kenya.

Study on Togotia Leaves Shows Drought Tolerant and Disease Resistant Crop Variety to Boost Food Security in Kenya.

The small African leafy vegetable Togotia has been discovered to be a drought-tolerant and disease-resistant crop, according to research carried out by Dr. Miriam Karwitha Charimbu and Dr. Charles Kih... read more..
Cultural Festivals

Cultural Festivals

A cultural festival is set to be held at Nyayo gardens (Nakuru city) from 20 to 25th  March by Nakuru county in collaboration with Egerton university. ... read more..
Entrepreneurship Business readiness training of trainer’s course with the support of TAGDev program takes place at CMRT, Egerton University.

Entrepreneurship Business readiness training of trainer’s course with the support of TAGDev program takes place at CMRT, Egerton University.

A total of 22 participants (Lecturers and tutors) drawn from Njoro Polytechnic, Rift Valley Institute of Science and technology, Dairy Training Institute, Baraka Agricultural College and Egerton unive... read more..
TAGDev Monthly Reports

TAGDev Monthly Reports

Welcome to our TAGDev Monthly Reports Hub, where we bring you insightful summaries of key events and discussions shaping transformative higher education and youth development. ... read more..
Egerton University Faculty Awarded the 'Transforming Institutions Strategic Funding' by the Alliance for African Partnership (AAP)

Egerton University Faculty Awarded the 'Transforming Institutions Strategic Funding' by the Alliance for African Partnership (AAP)

Egerton University is proud to announce two grantees of the 2022-2023 Transforming Institutions Strategic Funding by the Alliance for African Partnership (AAP). The award, granted to Dr. Benard O... read more..
Innovation Ecosystem drivers and challenges at higher education institutions discussed at Egerton University Research Division in collaboration with UON

Innovation Ecosystem drivers and challenges at higher education institutions discussed at Egerton University Research Division in collaboration with UON

A Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was held at the Egerton University Research Centre for HEIGHTS Innovation Ecosystem Project in Kenya, and it was a remarkable success. ... read more..
REDCROSS NAKURU COUNTY BRANCH - First Aid Grassroot Competition 2023

REDCROSS NAKURU COUNTY BRANCH - First Aid Grassroot Competition 2023

On 11th March, Redcross Nakuru county branch held the First Aid competition. The event was graced by County Coordinator,Staff and volunteers. The participants were able to showcase their knowledge, sk... read more..
Crop Molecular Laboratory boosting Egerton University's research capabilities

Crop Molecular Laboratory boosting Egerton University's research capabilities

Egerton University, located in Njoro, has taken a significant step in boosting research capabilities in crop molecular biology and biotechnology. ... read more..
A MENTORSHIP REPORT BY GULI AND PDO-KENYA HELD ON 19TH FEBRUARY, 2023 AT ST. CLAIRE GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL

A MENTORSHIP REPORT BY GULI AND PDO-KENYA HELD ON 19TH FEBRUARY, 2023 AT ST. CLAIRE GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL

A mentorship report by guli and pdo-kenya held on 19th february, 2023 at st. Claire girls secondary school The Growing Up and Liking It (GULI) club at Egerton University conducted a mentorship program... read more..
Food Safety and Metagenomics workshop-Overview of Metagenomics

Food Safety and Metagenomics workshop-Overview of Metagenomics

Learn the basics of Metagenomics from Drs. Teresa Bergholz (Michigan State University) and Benard Oloo (Egerton University), March 10,2023 8.30AM  EST4.30 PM EAT Zoom Link:https://msu.zoom.u... read more..
Egerton University Builds the Capacity of the Kisii National Polytechnic in the Agriculture Value Chain Through AGSKILLS

Egerton University Builds the Capacity of the Kisii National Polytechnic in the Agriculture Value Chain Through AGSKILLS

Egerton University (EGU) is in partnership with the Kisii National Polytechnic (KNP) to improve the institution’s competitiveness in the Agricultural Value Chain (AVC) under the “Building Capacity to ... read more..
Seed Potato Postharvest handling and Correct Seed store Management

Seed Potato Postharvest handling and Correct Seed store Management

Please join us for potato seed postharvest handling and correct seed store management on 10th March 2023 at Thimba Farm, Amboni, Mweiga from 10am to 1.30pm ... read more..
PBL Student Challenge 2023 launched

PBL Student Challenge 2023 launched

Students from Egerton University, the University of Zambia, and Häme University of Applied Sciences (Finland) are collaborating on a Problem-based Learning (PBL) Student Challenge Programmeto improve ... read more..
Matungu Youth Group- Student Challenge

Matungu Youth Group- Student Challenge

MATUNGU YOUTH GROUP- STUDENT CHALLENGE- PBL  Student Challenge Programmes 6th-17th March 2023   Download the Programme Here   ... read more..
LOUIS DREYFUS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

LOUIS DREYFUS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

LOUIS DREYFUS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MSc 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR Egerton University, Faculty of Agriculture is offering LDF Scholarships for the 2023/2024 Academic Year for September intake in tw... read more..
Run for The Mau Takes Place at Egerton Pavilion

Run for The Mau Takes Place at Egerton Pavilion

The main campus of the Egerton University was the venue for the event, which saw participants from different categories competing in the races. The categories included Junior men, Junior women, Adult ... read more..
Egerton University Engineering Innovation To Feature In World Engineering Day.

Egerton University Engineering Innovation To Feature In World Engineering Day.

For the second year in a row, Egerton University engineers, Joseph Nguthiru and Charles Rugendo have an innovation that has been shortlisted for presentation in World Engineering Day globally. The inn... read more..
African Biotech Gets Boost with Prof Omolo's Grants for Innovative Research

African Biotech Gets Boost with Prof Omolo's Grants for Innovative Research

Egerton University Research Division is set to benefit from the recent grants awarded to Prof. Josiah Ouma Omolo, a leading chemist in the Faculty of Science at his university. These grants will suppo... read more..
Reviving Togotia: A Forgotten African Leafy Vegetable for Nutritional Security and Climate Adaptation in Kenya.

Reviving Togotia: A Forgotten African Leafy Vegetable for Nutritional Security and Climate Adaptation in Kenya.

The grant-winning project by Dr. Miriam K. Charimbu, titled "Exploring the potential of Togotia, a forgotten African leafy vegetable for nutritional security and climate adaptation in Kenya," is a pro... read more..
Environmental Science Department at Egerton University Wins £400,000 Grant for Research and Innovation.

Environmental Science Department at Egerton University Wins £400,000 Grant for Research and Innovation.

Environmental Science Department at Egerton University Wins £400,000 Grant for Research and Innovation.The Division of Research at Egerton University, led by Prof. Nancy Mungai, is celebrating a signi... read more..
Position 5: The Lure of the Middle East: Must We Go?

Position 5: The Lure of the Middle East: Must We Go?

The Lure of the Middle East: Must We Go? By Martha Irene Mwende Wanjuki Recently, there has been a rise in the number of semi-skilled and unskilled Kenyans migrating to the Middle East, particularly Q... read more..
Position 4: My Two Cents’ Worth on Migrating to Explore the World

Position 4: My Two Cents’ Worth on Migrating to Explore the World

My Two Cents’ Worth on Migrating to Explore the World By Alexander Makau Mukiti I bet you two cents that the first white man to discover Africa was armed with nothing but faith, in a poorly made canoe... read more..
Position Three: The Destiny of the ‘Third World’ Is in Our Hands

Position Three: The Destiny of the ‘Third World’ Is in Our Hands

The Destiny of the ‘Third World’ Is in Our Hands By Erastus Wambiakale Otieno The issue of emigration from ‘Third World’ countries in search of livelihood opportunities in countries that are deemed t... read more..
Position Two :Reversing Emigration: Implications for Policy Makers

Position Two :Reversing Emigration: Implications for Policy Makers

Reversing Emigration: Implications for Policy Makers By Peter Ondari Rosana Traditionally, international migration trends involved people migrating from countries with less advanced living standards t... read more..
Position One:Live and Die in My Motherland or Leave?

Position One:Live and Die in My Motherland or Leave?

Live and Die in My Motherland or Leave? By Olive Nekesa Okumu Some time back, my eleven-year-old sister, ever inquisitive and probing into matters one would think were above her age, asked me what my ... read more..
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