University of Nairobi

Specialists from Fresenius Kabi conducted a training session on Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition, with the theme "From Theory to Practice." The training took place at DFSNT on March 21, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. The session was hosted by Prof. C.N.  Kunyanga, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture.

Ms. Charlene Ruto, the Founder of SMACHS Foundation, visited the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Nairobi. During her visit, she toured the Department of Food Science's Pilot Plant section and the food processing hub, where we had the opportunity to showcase our innovations and products. The theme of the visit was "Youth Opportunities in Post-Harvest Management, Food Processing, Value Addition, and Agricultural Technologies."

Researchers from University College Dublin and Meru University accompanied by CUE representatives visited the department of Food Science Nutrition and Technology .Fostering a collaborative spirit among the participating institutions. The discussions were productive, emphasizing potential partnerships and collaborative research opportunities among the three universities. 

All parties expressed a strong interest in forming a partnership that could enhance research capabilities and academic exchange.

The Chairman of the Department of Food Science and Technology, Prof. G.O. Abong, who also serves as the Chairman of the University of Nairobi Show Committee, recently attended the Nairobi International Trade Fair. We are proud to announce that the University of Nairobi won several awards at the event, including the prestigious Best Stand Award presented by the Deputy President, with the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi present to receive it.

During the 71st Graduation Ceremony of the university of Nairobi, The Department of Food Science Nutrition and Technology produced 48 professionals to the world.

The University of Nairobi Medical Microbiology and Immunology Review Board assessed laboratories in the Department of Food Science Nutrition and Technology and The Department of Public Health Pharmacology and Toxicology  in compliance to ISO. They inspected microbiological laboratory for analysis of pathogens (salmonella and camploybacter).

The winners and runners up  of the Great Millet Quest Competition  were students from the Department of Food Science Nutrition and Technology Pursuing  BSc. Food Science and Technology and BSc. Food Nutrition and Dietetics respectively . The Department is proud of its students of having produced such brilliant Innovators. Click  

The Departemnt of  Food Science Nutrition and Techonology's unit  Pilot Plant is wholly owned by the University of Nairobi specializing in teaching and research in Food Science, Food Nutrition and Dietetics and Food Safety and Quality.

The Department of Food Science Nutrition and Technology held its first cultural day event on Tuesday 28, May 2024 within the Department. Staff and students cooked various dishes from different communities in Kenya and show cased in a very colourful event. Most staff were dressed in traditional attires. Traditional songs were played and everyone present enjoyed.