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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.
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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."
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.
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 is in the process of updating the graduands information.
The 71st Graduation Ceremony will be held PHYSICALLY on Friday 20 th September 2024 startingat 7.30 a.m. Graduands should be assembled by 7.00 a.m.
1) Confirm that all marks entered in the SMIS are correct and all required units are complete.
2) All fees should be cleared at least one month before graduation.
3) Convocation fee should be paid before filling an Application for Graduation:
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 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.
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, Prof. Stephen Kiama visited the Department of Food Science Nutrition and Technology Bakery. The Chairman of the Department received the Vice chancellor and showed him the various products in the bakery e.g. scones, bread, buns and cakes. The VC was happy to have a taste of the products and congratulated the department for the effort made and mentioned that its among the best department in the University because of many research and innovations.
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