It is 12.30 pm. The Bowie University President arrives at Egerton University. In the serene corridors of Egerton University, a palpable buzz filled the air as Bowie University President walked into the Vice Chancellors Chambers to explore new avenues of collaboration.

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. 

Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya, will host an intensive workshop titled "Navigating from Phenotypic Analysis to Genomic Selection in Plant Breeding" 

Egerton University is proud to announce its prominent role in the official opening of the 2^nd  RUFORUM Triennial Conference, which began today, 12^th  August 2024, in Windhoek, Namibia.

Led by Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Kibwage, Egerton University joins a network of 170 universities from 40 African countries in this significant event organized by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM).

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.

On the second day of the 2^nd Triennial RUFORUM Conference, discussions centred on the urgent need for African universities to align their efforts toward work readiness and transformative education. The panel on "Work Readiness: Transformative Efforts by African Universities" was opened by Egerton University Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Kibwage, who delivered a speech on behalf of Kenya’s Principal Secretary at the State Department for Higher Education and Research Dr Beatrice Inyangala.

During the 2^nd Triennial RUFORUM Conference, the Academic Registrars Dialogue on Transformative Education emerged as a pivotal event, with Egerton University’s Academic Affairs Registrar, Prof. Mwanarusi Saidi, leading a compelling discussion on breaking barriers in higher education. Prof. Saidi shared the experiences of Egerton University in overcoming challenges faced by African higher education institutions, such as inadequate financial support, maintaining quality amidst rapid expansion, and misalignment between academic programs and market demands.

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.

The Egerton University Alumni Board recently convened the EUAA 79^th board meeting on Saturday, August 18, 2024. at Milele Resort in Nakuru City.

The Egerton University Alumni Association (EUAA) Secretary General recently welcomed first-year students to the University, congratulating them on their decision to join this esteemed institution.

Egerton University has once again demonstrated its research prowess by securing the most awards at the National Outstanding Research Awards (NORA) during the Kenya National Research Festival, held from 19th to 23rd August 2024 at the Edge Convention in Nairobi. 

Egerton University is proud to announce that Petra Kienyiy Chui, a Master of Science student in Natural Resources, has been awarded the prestigious Eni Award 2024 in the Young Talents from Africa category.