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On September 27th, 2025, the Food Advice Accelerator Demo Day was successfully held at the Smart Classroom, University of Nairobi, Faculty of Agriculture in the Department of Food Science Nutrition and Technology . The event was a vibrant celebration of innovation and sustainability in agricultural education.

During 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, and Food Science and Technology; as well as Bachelor's degrees in Food Science and Technology, and Food Nutrition and Dietetics.

The 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 mentorship session and a departmental tour.

In addition to the undergraduate intake, the department also admitted new students into its postgraduate programs, including MSc. Food Science and Technology, MSc. Food Safety and Quality, and MSc. Applied Human Nutrition.

The 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. The event brought together key players in the food industry, including leaders, professionals, executives, policy makers, and food enthusiasts. Stakeholders from the HORECA sector, the hospitality industry, and food business owners were also well represented.

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.

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