Agro 2023 - Biennial Conference and Exhibition.
Theme: Harnessing Research in Agriculture and Environment of…
Water security and safety is of vital concern in arid and semiarid regions of Kenya. Potable water accessibility and supply is limited due to fluctuating climatic conditions and environmental pollution that lower the wholesomeness of most water sources. The aim of this study was to establish the
Read moreDifferent authors have defined food security differently. This paper therefore explores various definitions of food security and other concepts related to food security. It discusses various dimensions of food security and its indicators and provides a situational analysis of
Read moreChronic malnutrition has been consistently high in Kilifi District, Kenya, despite efforts to improve nutrition. This report presents an alternative approach to nutrition planning in Kilifi District, taking into account the multidimensional and multidisciplinary nature of
Read moreMetaboloic and Nutritional Diseases of Food Animals provides those interested in animal welfare with a sufficient but comprehensive account of metabolic and nutritional diseases of cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. The most important feature of the book is the way information is
Read moreOn September 27th, 2025, the Food Advice Accelerator Demo Day was successfully held at the Smart Classroom, University of Nairobi, Faculty of Agriculture in the
Read moreDuring the 73rd Graduation Ceremony of the University of Nairobi, the Department of Food Science, Nutrition, and Technology presented graduands across various academic programs. These included PhD in Applied Human Nutrition; Master's degrees in Applied Human Nutrition, Food Safety and Quality,
Read moreThe Department of Food Science, Nutrition, and Technology welcomed over 100 freshmen enrolled in its two core undergraduate programs: BSc. Food Science and Technology, and BSc. Food Nutrition and Dietetics. The firstyear students were officially received by the Department Chairman, who led a
Read moreThe Faculty of Agriculture, through the Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology in collaboration with the Food Advice Accelerator Program, participated in the Africa Future Food Conference and the 10th Edition of the AFMASS Food Expo held at the Sarit Expo Centre from July 2–4, 2025
Read moreProf. 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.