AICAD Urges Founding Member Egerton University to Unlock Greater Research Opportunities

NJORO, KENYA — The African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD) has urged Egerton University, one of its founding members, to strengthen its participation in the organisation and fulfil its membership obligations to unlock greater opportunities in research funding, postgraduate training, capacity development and institutional collaboration.The call was made during a courtesy visit to Egerton University by an AICAD delegation led by its Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. James Njiru together with Grace Ogola, Senior Administrative assistant. The delegation was received by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Kibwage

Egerton University Exploring New Opportunities to Deepen collaboration in Agricultural Innovation in plant biotechnology and biodiversity conservation

 Prof. George Muthaa, Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, Finance and Planning Egerton hosted a courtesy meeting with institutional partners to explore opportunities to deepen and broaden collaboration in areas of mutual interest, building on an existing relationship anchored in agriculture, research, professional training, innovation and environmental conservation.  Landscape Alliance and Amb. Amina LIVE Foundation as partner institutions have consistently recruited high-quality graduates from Egerton University, particularly from programmes in agricultural sciences and agricultural extension.
University Scholars Gain New Perspectives on Women’s Capacity Building and Sustainable Development in China

By Dr Magdalene Gesare as narrated to Kurian Musa 
Two members of the Egerton University community, Dr. Magdaline Gesare of the Institute of Gender and Development Studies and Ms. Mercy Mwangi of the Department of Applied Community Development Studies, represented the University at an international Seminar on Capacity Building for Women held at China Women’s University in Beijing, China.
Held from 21 July to 4 August 2026, the two-week programme provided an intensive learning experience combining lectures, institutional engagements, field studies and cultural exchange.

Two members of the Egerton University community, Dr. Magdaline Gesare of the Institute of Gender and Development Studies and Ms. Mercy Mwangi  of the Department of Applied Community Development Studies, represented the University at an international Seminar on Capacity Building for Women held at China Women’s University in Beijing, China.Held from 21 July to 4 August 2026, the two-week programme provided an intensive learning experience combining lectures, institutional engagements, field studies and cultural exchange.

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