Theme: Food Systems and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development.

Whenever he is not in class or completing an academic assignment at Kenya’s Egerton University, Gabriel Kwendo is likely to be at Comrades Dairy, helping to make and package yoghurt or sell milk to customers.

Delivered on Monday, 18^th October 2021, At Main Campus, Njoro.

Egerton University, Kenya, in partnership with the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) and Gulu University in Uganda, through the support from MasterCard Foundation, is implementing a Program titled “Transforming African Agricultural Universities to meaningfully contribute to Africa’s Growth and Development (TAGDev)”.

Egerton University is seeking to boost value addition for cassava, which is largely consumed as subsistence food in Eastern Africa’s rural households.

The programme funded by Community Action Research Project (CARP+), Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) and the MasterCard Foundation also targets to create jobs, increase food and nutrition security, as well as improve cassava quality, productivity and its marketability both locally and abroad.

This kickoff session will focus on preparing you for the emotional, social and economic aspects of the transition following graduation and will help you think through your different career stages and options, including employment opportunities, entrepreneurship, continuing study and post-internship opportunities.

Whenever he is not in class or completing an academic assignment at Kenya’s Egerton University, Gabriel Kwendo is likely to be at Comrades Dairy, helping to make and package yoghurt or sell milk to customers.

Delivered at the 14^th Biennial International Virtual Conference via ZOOM (23^rd to 25^th March, 2022)

I am honored to play this role of speaking at the closing ceremony of the Egerton University 14^th Biennial International Conference ‘Virtual’ whose theme is “Research and Innovation for Resilience in a Changing Environment”.

Egerton University remains committed to address the knowledge and skills gap in achieving sustainable development. Enhanced collaboration with TVET institutions is important towards provision of knowledge and solutions to underpin the implementation of key national development goals.

Egerton University has a long history of offering extension services to the communities. The university uses many avenues to reach the community, one of them being the Egerton Radio hosted at 101.7 FM or online streaming https://www.egerton.ac.ke/radio. “Kilimo Bora”, a Swahili word translated to ‘Good Agriculture’, is an agricultural show hosted on Egerton Radio.

The Transformative Higher Education in Africa SERIES ONLINE RUFORUM will be held on Friday, March 31st, 2023, from 4.00pm EAT

Zoom Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3yCdMzy

The Regional Centre of Excellence in Agri-Food Systems and Nutrition (CE-AFSN) at Eduardo Mondlane University is implementing the African Centers of Excellence project,phase II, Additional financing (ACE II AF) for the East and Southern Africa funded by the World Bank

Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

I stand before you today with immense pleasure and pride as we gather here at Egerton University for the 5^th National Forum for Universities, TVETs, and Agricultural Stakeholders. This event serves as a remarkable platform for us to collectively address the critical issues of entrepreneurship, innovation, food and nutritional security, youth empowerment, and national development.

Esteemed scientists, researchers and experts from across the globe will convene at Egerton University on the 16^th and 17^th of August for the Capacity Building Workshop on Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research for African Universities and Research Institutions. The event marks a pivotal moment in advancing scientific knowledge and innovation in genetic engineering and biotechnology on the African continent.

Ladies and gentlemen,

A warm and heartfelt welcome to each of you, esteemed participants, as we gather here today for the commencement of the Capacity Building Workshop on Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research for African Universities and Research Institutions. Your presence here is a testament to your unwavering commitment towards advancing knowledge and innovation in genetic engineering and biotechnology.

 Egerton University will host the Cassava Cook Fest. Theme: Cassava For Food, Feed, Nutrition, and Income Generation.

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.

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. The conference, themed "Operationalising Higher Agricultural Education and Research Ecosystems for Innovation, Industrialisation, and Economic Development in Africa: A Call for Action", will be a pivotal moment for the continent's agricultural sector.

A highlight of the conference will be the launch of TAGDev 2.0, a program designed to strengthen universities and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in driving an inclusive, equitable, and climate-resilient transformation of Africa's agriculture and agrifood systems.

TAGDev 2.0 focuses on experiential learning, skilling, and empowering young people to become leaders in African agriculture. As a leading institution in agricultural education, Egerton University is committed to contributing its expertise and resources to the success of this program.

The opening ceremony of the RUFORUM Conference will officially launch TAGDev 2.0, bringing together over 1000 delegates, including policymakers, academics, researchers, young entrepreneurs, and farmers. Egerton University will actively participate in the conference, showcasing its contributions to agricultural innovation and education while fostering collaborations and partnerships to advance Africa's agricultural development.

Egerton University will also be showcasing its achievements in research and innovation through various exhibitions and presentations. The University’s commitment to addressing the challenges facing African agriculture through education, research, and community engagement will be highlighted during the conference.

Agnes Mwangi

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.