Tripartite Agreement Reached to Foster Research Cooperation
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology has entered a tripartite agreement with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (United Kingdom) and Ghent University (Belgium) for collaborative research and...
View ArticleNixtamalization Vital in Maize Aflatoxin Reduction
Acknowledging that maize is a major food source for one-third of the world population, the Mexican Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Erasmo Roberto Martinez believes that nixtamalization increases nutritional...
View ArticleJKUAT Researchers Secure 18 Million NRF Award for Energy Project
National Research Fund (NRF) has awarded three physics researchers from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) over Ksh. 18 million worth of grant to implement their project...
View ArticleJKUAT Spearheads Campaign Towards Eradicating Malnutrition in Kenya
According to recent reports, malnutrition in Kenya continues to impede the country’s efforts in achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of “ending hunger, achieving food security and improved...
View ArticleFraunhofer Explores Research Collaboration with JKUAT
The Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (Fraunhofer ICT)) is seeking a research collaboration centered on sustainability and renewable energy with the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture...
View ArticleRemote Sensing; A Critical Game-Changer in Sustainable Agriculture
Research indicates that the coming 10-40 years will see major challenges in meeting food demand in a sustainable manner. Food demand will rise by 60% by 2050. This comes at the backdrop of increasing...
View ArticleJKUAT, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Ghent University Joint Sweet Potato Research
Sweet potato plays a critical role in food security and is considered as the sixth most important food crop worldwide, following rice, wheat, potatoes, maize, and cassava. However, in Sub-Saharan...
View ArticleIEET Trains Experts in Evaluating and Mitigating Environmental Effects
Nine trainees from various professional sectors concluded a three-week Environmental Social Impact Assessment and Environmental Audit (ESIA/EA) training by JKUAT’s Institute of Energy and Environmental...
View ArticleResearchers Show Their Knack in Poster Presentations
In a bid to promote more research and validate academic publications in the University, AFRICA-ai-JAPAN organized poster presentations for post-graduate researchers funded under the project. During...
View ArticleStudents’ Research Critical for Coconut Value Addition
Seven postgraduate students from various departments in the University are beneficiaries of a research grant by the Manufacturing Research Chair on Coconut Value Addition. The students comprising of...
View ArticleJKUAT Mental Health Day Shines Spot Light on Importance of Self Awareness
Speakers during this year’s University’s Mental Health Day have stressed the need to focus on self-awareness in order to understand mental health and reduce stigma associated with the problem. When we...
View ArticleEmbrace Local Solutions for Regional Peace and Development, Amb. Maalim Urges
Eastern African states must individually and collectively streamline peace and stability efforts if the region is to attain and even surpass the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, and the...
View ArticleFood Fortification on Course but Maize Aflatoxin Problem Persists, Study Reveals
A recent study has indicated that Kenya has made significant strides in efforts to eliminate micronutrient deficiencies through food fortification but the lingering aflatoxin problem in Kenyan staple...
View ArticleJICA Special Advisor Visits to Strengthen Ties with JKUAT
The Special Advisor to the Japanese International Co-operation Agency (JICA), Mr. MIHARA Asahiko has acknowledged the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) as one of the best...
View ArticleJKUAT Acquires More Patents
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), through the Directorate of Intellectual Property Management and University-Liaison (DIPUIL), has acquired 9 more Certificates of Grant of...
View ArticleJKUAT Innovators Awarded by Kiambu County Government
Nine innovators from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) who took part in the Kiambu County Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship week have been awarded by Kiambu County...
View ArticleCouncil Urges Satellite Campuses to Identify Niche Areas
With the decline in the number of self-sponsored students and the dwindling financial capitation to public universities, JKUAT satellite campuses have been urged to identify their niche to remain...
View ArticleBusiness Students Learn Case Study Writing Skills
Over one hundred (100) students pursuing business related courses from the College of Human Resource Development (COHRED) have successfully concluded a three-weeks training in Case study writing,...
View ArticleIsrael Keen to Extend Agriculture Collaboration With JKUAT
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and Israel’s eight-year agricultural collaboration on practical internship has had a positivel impact to the country as evidenced by the...
View ArticleSchool of Business Hosts Essex University Scholars
The School of Business and Entrepreneurship (SOBE) hosted Prof. Teeroven Soobaroyen and Dr. Danson Kimani, both scholars from Essex University, United Kingdom, on Friday, May 27, 2022. They shared...
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