Community Outreach

TRAINING OF KITUI MANGO FARMERS GROUP ON MANGO PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND VALUE ADDITION

The Faculty of Agriculture through the Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology (DFSNT) and the Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection (PSCP) in conjunction with Purdue University and support from Rockefeller Foundation conducted a training on key requirements for value addition of mangoes and other fruits and vegetables.

Faculty of Agriculture day out with Naivasha Girls High School

On 26th February 2021, the Faculty of Agriculture (FOA) team led by the Dean, Prof. Moses Nyangito and the Chair of the Visibility and Outreach Committee, Prof Jane Ambuko hosted a virtual interaction with the Form 4 students of Naivasha Girls High School (Naivasha GHS). The meeting with Naivasha GHS was made possible through the connection to Prof. Nyangito, who is the Chair of the School’s Board. In attendance from the FOA was Dr. Oscar Koech (LARMAT), Dr. Judith Mbau (LARMAT), Ms.