Faculty of Agriculture

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."

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 University of Nairobi's Student recognition Ceremony was held on May 3rd 2024.  Below are the students who were awarded from the Department of Food Science Nutrition and Technology . 

1. Lawrence Mugambi -Research and Publication  award 

2. Mandre Joseph  - Interpreneurship and renovation award

3. Mwarome Jumbale

4. Rhoda Nekesa

5. Gatwiri Lolyne Kaimenyi

6. Awutonde Adeola Omotola

7. Khetia Nandani

Prof. G. O. Abong' and family was among the Prize  Donor's 

The Department of Food Science Nutrition and Technology,Staff and students led by the chairman Prof. G.O. Abong' participated in tree planting event that took place on Friday 19, 2024 at The upper Kabete Campus. The chairman encouraged students and staff to make sure they plant 100 trees this year. The University of Nairobi participates in this exercise  in solidarity with the Kenyan Government. The campaign aims at reducing greenhouse emissions, stopping, and reversing deforestation.