Food Safety

COVID-19 OFFICE HOUR MEETING

The University of Nairobi, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences , Department of Food Science Nutrition and Technology in collaboration with Cornell University and Food Science and Technology Platform of Kenya ( FoSTeP-K) invites you to a question and answer session dubbed office hour. Dr. G.O. Abong' , Chairman Department of Food Science Nutrition and Technology is among the panelists .See Poster for details 

MANGO PROCESSING TRAINING

The University of Nairobi through the SAP project established a food processing hub at the Department of Food Science and Technology fully equipped with small scale mango processing equipment and machines. The facility serves as a training centre on mango value addition to students, farmer groups, youths and interested micro small and medium enterprises interested on mango value addition.

DFSNT STAFF RANKED AMONG THE TOP 500 AUTHORS IN KENYA

The web of science ranking that featured Kenyan authors between 2014 and 2020 saw three of the departmental staff ranked among top 500 authors. Prof. Michael Wandayi Okoth, a food process engineer with lots of experience ranked 299 with 21 peer reviewed publications, Dr. George Abong, Chair of the Department and Senior lecturer (Food Chemistry) ranked 387 with 18 peer reviewed publications and The Later Mr.

A visit by the IFT Representatives

Staff and students having a session with Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) representatives in the department during their recent visit to Kenya. IFT is a global organization that partners with organizations and institutions towards advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system.

HARMONIZATION OF FOOD STANDARDS (OIL SEEDS, FATS AND OILS) IN EAST AFRICA, 4-5TH NOVEMBER 2019

The regional harmonization meeting of the East Africa standards on oilseeds, Edible Fats and Oils was convened by the East African CommunitySecretariatand hosted by the United Republic of Tanzaniawith thefinancialsupport ofTrade Mark East Africa – Tanzania (TMEA- Tanzania).The meeting was attendedby delegatesfromSix Partner Statesthat included Republic of Burundi,Republic of Kenya,Republic ofRwanda,Republic of Sout