Prof. C. Kunyanga, the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, led a team of researchers on a courtesy visit to the Dean of the Faculty.
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 Department of Food Science, Nutrition, and Technology has been recognized as the best teaching department in the entire university. This remarkable achievement, marking them as both the best teaching department and overall winner, was widely celebrated. The award was presented to Prof. G.O. Abong' who has recently concluded his tenure as department chairman, and Dr. Dasel Mulwa Kaindi , who has just begun his term as chairman.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Jeff Wamiti Muthui, a lecturer in the Department of Food Science, Nutrition, and Technology. A specialist in Clinical and Sports Nutrition, Dr. Jeff Wamiti Muthui will be deeply missed as a friend, teacher, scientist, colleague, and mentor.
Abdiaziz Beina PhD student a PhD Student form the Department of Food Science Nutrition and Technology has been prominently featured on the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Safety website. We are incredibly proud of Abdiaziz accomplishments and the recognition he is receiving for his dedication to advancing food safety He is being Supervised by Prof . Catherine N. Kunyanga. who is also the associate dean if the faculty of Agriculture . See
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).
