The Prime Cabinet Secretary, Honourable Musalia Mudavadi

The Principal Secretary for Performance and Delivery Management, Ms Esther Ngero

The Principal Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs, Ms Aurelia Rono

The Governor, Her Excellency Susan Kihika

The Senator, Honourable Tabitha Karanja

Ladies and gentlemen,

Good evening and a warm welcome to the Nairobi City Chapter - Alumni Dinner, hosted by the Egerton University Alumni Association. It is an absolute delight to see such a gathering of esteemed alumni and friends of Egerton University here tonight.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Today marks a momentous occasion as we celebrate the successful completion of the 2023 REU-REEU Programme, a remarkable collaboration between Bowie State University in the United States and Egerton University in Kenya. It gives me immense pleasure to stand before you and extend my heartfelt gratitude to all who have made this journey possible.

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.

It is with heavy hearts that the Egerton community mourns the passing of one of its esteemed Alumni, Professor Samson Wokabi Mwangi, a distinguished Social Science educator, researcher, and consultant. His unwavering dedication to the field of sociology and his contributions to academia have left an indelible mark on the world.

In recent developments at the University, the Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Kibwage made a series of key appointments and reappointments.

On 13 June Mr. Wekesa Talia was appointed Assistant Dean of Students at Nakuru Campus College. His vast experience and dedication to student welfare are expected to be valuable assets in this role.

We are inviting applications from 2023 KCSE candidates who have been placed by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) in other institutions, but wish to transfer, to fill vacancies in our programmes.

To apply online, visit https://students.kuccps.net/

Join us for a two-day capacity-building workshop focused on Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research, aimed at building institutional capacities in African universities and research institutions.

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Egerton University has been ranked at position 2,606 in the world, 85 in Africa and position 4 in Kenya. The methodologies used for the rankings are:

1. Visibility/Impact: Number of external networks linking to the institutional webpage (journals linked to the Egerton website). This carries a weight of 50%. For this parameter, Egerton University ranked at position 2,344 in the world, 32 in Africa, and 4 in Kenya.

2.  Transparency/Openness:  Top cited researchers. Number of citations from Top 210 authors. This carries a weight of 10%. For this parameter, Egerton University was ranked 2,855 in the world, 143 in Africa and 7 in Kenya.

3.  Excellence/Scholar:  Top cited papers. Number of papers amongst the top 10% most cited in each one of all 27 disciplines of the full database. This carries a weight of 40%. For this parameter, Egerton University attained position 3,716 in the world, 209 in Africa and 5 in Kenya.

    Source: https://www.webometrics.info/en/Africa 

Egerton University would like to congratulate all students placed to the university by Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS).

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.

In partnership with the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR), Egerton University is thrilled to announce the successful recipients of the prestigious DAAD In-Country/In-Region scholarship for the collaborative Master of Research and Public Policy (MRPP) programme.

The rigorous selection process has identified six exceptional scholars awarded this scholarship, enabling them to embark on a transformative educational journey. These deserving students are set to commence their studies in the 2023/24 Academic Year.

The recipients of the DAAD In-Country/In-Region scholarships for the MRPP programme are as follows: Glorious Jesang, Anicet Bucumi, Prosper Nzoyishemeza, Maxwell Ralph Ochen, Edwin Onyango Opondo and Barbara Wabuyele.  The one-year scholarship aims to equip them with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives needed to tackle the continent's complex challenges and drive positive change.

 On behalf of the Egerton University community, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Kibwage, congratulates the scholarship recipients and wishes them a fruitful and impactful academic pursuit.

Agnes Mwangi

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.

Africa Climate Summit (4th - 6th September) and Africa Climate Week (4th - 8th September) registration is now open! The Kenyan government will host both events, and registration has been centralized.

Both events will bring together African government leaders, corporations, civil society organizations, and communities to share their experiences, thoughts, and solutions.

Check out the registration link on the website: https://africaclimatesummit.org/

Egerton University and the Cooperative University of Kenya are poised to collaborate on an ambitious initiative that will empower and integrate smallholder farmers with all actors along the agriculture value chain by connecting farmers with the private sector and public services.