AGRO-Conference 2023
Dates: 25- 26TH October 2023
Convener: University of Nairobi, Faculty of Agriculture
Physical Sessions: Upper Kabete Campus
Virtual Sessions Registration:
Join us as we usher in the new dawn of cutting edge agricultural innovations during the ground-breaking ceremony for the Agricultural Technology and Innovation Centre (ATIC) at Upper Kabete Campus is set for Tuesday, 25th July. This milestone is part of our collaboration with Elgon Kenya, aimed at fostering innovation and advancing Kenya's agricultural sector. ATIC will nurture promising innovations and empower students, farmers, and entrepreneurs.
Poor quality and unsafe agricultural and processed food products are some of the most critical issues in Africa’s quest to provide adequate, nutritious and safe food to its growing population. They also negatively affect the continent’s ability to boost consumer health and hinder the realisations and growth of local, regional and international trade – making the continent one of the most vulnerable to hunger, food-borne illnesses and death, trade restrictions, and loss of economic and social potential.
During the 7th Nairobi innovation week at the University of Nairobi , the Department of Food Science Nutrition and Technology was represented by Dr. Lucy Njue and Dr. Caroline Muthike whereby they show cased different uses of garlic and also Dr.
The University of Nairobi awarded over 800 outstanding students in academic, talent, research and publications, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Corporate Social Responsibility, Leadership, Volunteerism and Sports and Games through an award ceremony which was held on Friday, May 5, 2023 in Taifa Hall.
On April 10-13, 2023, The Kenya National Codex Committee (NCCK) welcomed the delegation from the USA who are the current chair of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH54). Their visit was to confirm and validate the possible meeting venues for the CCFH54 that is scheduled for 10-16 March 2024 in Nairobi. Kenya is co-hosting this meeting for the 1st time in Africa and the NCCK is mandated to work closely with the team from the USA to realize this activity. Prof.
Faculty seminar on proposal writing for staff and students. The Associate Dean, Prof. C.N. Kunyanga . and the DFSNT chairman Prof. George Abong' attended the seminar among others . 
The Chairman of the Department of Food Science Nutrition and Technology Dr George Abong’ and Dr. Duke Gekonge were featured on Citizen Tv’s Made in Kenya show on October 17, 2022 for their innovative small scale processing techniques of the invasive and neglected Prickly Cactus pear fruit (Opuntia species) for commercialization and empowerment of the ASAL communities through Pera Foods. Pera Foods, a startup incubated by the Department, is the brainchild of Dr.
The 67th Graduation Ceremony for the University of Nairobi was held today September 23, 2022. in the Taifa Hall. The Department of Food Science Nutrition and Technology produced a total number of 65 Graduands. PhD 3, MSC 9 and BSC 53. congratulations to all our graduands.. Dr. G.O. Abong' the Chairman of the Department had the honour to bear the mace and lead the procession of the top Management of the University of Nairobi
