The Cassava Cook Festival held in Nakuru kicked off with an insightful overview from Director of Research, Prof. Nancy Mungai, highlighting the substantial support provided by Ruforum and TAGDev to promote sustainable farming in the region.

In a bid to foster collaboration and enhance educational initiatives, Egerton University's Director of Research, Prof. Nancy Mungai, embarked on a fruitful visit to Gulu University. The rendezvous aimed to explore synergies between the two institutions and advance transformative strategies in African agriculture, aligning with the overarching goal of contributing to Africa's growth and development.

Dr Leonard Oruko, a consultant engaged by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), undertook a comprehensive assessment of the TAGDev 1.0 Program at Egerton University from 25th to 27th March 2024.

The Kenya Agricultural Student Association (KASA) was officially launched on March 27, 2024 at Egerton University's Main Campus in Njoro The event marked a significant milestone in the University's commitment to nurturing agricultural talent and fostering innovation in the field.

 TAGDev Entrepreneurship and Community Engagement Summer School on 22nd to 26th April, 2024

Venue: Egerton University at TAGDev Centre

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Good morning. It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you all to this breakfast meeting on policy dialogue in agriculture as an enabler for youth employment and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Good morning. It is my pleasure to welcome you to this important policy dialogue focused on agriculture as a catalyst for youth employment and the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Good morning. It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you all to this breakfast meeting on policy dialogue in agriculture as an enabler for youth employment and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

TAGDev Program hosted a Policy Dialogue with the Nakuru County Government and other key stakeholders, focusing on agriculture as a catalyst for youth employment and the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Egerton University and Bowie State University, USA, launched the 2024 Global Research and Extension Experience for Undergraduates in Kenya on 13 June at Egerton University. This year’s cohort comprises of fifteen (15) students drawn from nine (9) American universities.

Background information Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is the second staple food after maize in Kenya, playing a crucial role in the national government's commitment to food security through BETA in Agriculture.

Today, the Vice Chancellor (VC) of Egerton University, Professor Isaac Kibwage, officiated the opening of the TAGDev Project Building at the Science Park, Njoro Main Campus, Nakuru County. This milestone follows the building's groundbreaking ceremony led by Prof. Kibwage two years ago. During the opening ceremony, Prof. Kibwage expressed his gratitude to the project committee, the project coordinator Prof. Nancy Mungai, and the contractor for their efficient resource management, which resulted in the timely completion of the impressive building. He remarked on the beauty and design of the structure and praised the team for adhering to their agreements.

Egerton University is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) Second Triennial Conference scheduled for Windhoek, Namibia, from August 12^th to 16^th, 2024. 

At the 2nd RUFORUM Triennial Conference, Egerton University's Vice Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Kibwage, joined Gulu University's Prof. George Openjuru in a panel discussion reflecting on the impact of TAGDev 1.0. Prof. Kibwage emphasized the transformational changes brought by the program at Egerton University, highlighting how agriculture, often associated with poverty, has been repositioned as a lucrative field for young people.

Prof. Nancy Mungai, the acting Director of Research and Extension and TAGDev Coordinator, took part in a panel discussion focused on training the next generation of engaged, productive young Africans on the second day of the 2nd RUFORUM Triennial Conference.

Egerton University is at the forefront of transforming education and creating lasting impact in the community and industry through Problem-Based Learning (PBL).

As Kenya grapples with the harsh realities of climate change, the need for crop diversification has never been more urgent.

Ideation Weekend Igniting Innovation:
"Ideation weekend" is a series of short module designed to faciliate young women and men
to generate, develop, evaluate and pitch business ideas for launching innovative and viable
new ventures.

By Kurian Musa

Prof. Antony Egeru, a leading scholar from the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM),