On Wednesday, 11^th February, 2026, CAMCO Machinery Company signed a commitment letter in line with the previously signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing practical training, research, and skill development in line with current industry needs.

Professor Miriam Kinyua is an esteemed Kenyan agricultural scientist and academician, presently serving as a Professor of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology at the School of Agriculture and Biotechnology, University of Eldoret. Her specialization encompasses the advancement of crop varieties through plant breeding and biotechnology techniques, with an emphasis on creating enhanced and climate-resilient crop varieties that support food security and facilitate sustainable agricultural development.

Dr. Charlotte Atsango Serrem is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Agriculture and Biotechnology at the University of Eldoret and currently serves as the Head of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. She holds a PhD in Food Science/ Nutrition from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, an MSc in Food Science/Human Nutrition from the Universities of Strathclyde and Glasgow, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Nairobi.

Dr. Robert Aming’a is an accomplished scholar, teacher and teacher educator with an experience of over 30 years having successfully served in various secondary schools, teacher-training colleges and now at the University of Eldoret as a Home Science and technology education specialist. He holds a PhD in Curriculum Studies with bias in Home Science education (University of Eldoret).

Dr. Siringi is a highly experienced academic and professional engineer with over two decades of teaching, research, consultancy, and academic leadership in Civil, Environmental, and Water Engineering. Holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering & Management, a Master of Engineering, and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, with strong interdisciplinary training acquired in Kenya and the United States.

Day 2 of the Mid-Level Staff Retreat at KSG Kabarnet was graced by the presence of the University of Eldoret Vice Chancellor, Prof. Thomas Cheruiyot, who shared his vision for institutional transformation and the strategic repositioning of the University. His  keynote address underscored leadership driven change as a foundation for sustainable growth, aligning closely with the TAGDev 2.0 mission of transforming African agricultural universities to meaningfully contribute to Africa’s development.

The Mid-Level Staff Retreat convened by the University of Eldoret TAGDev 2.0 team commenced this morning 19th February 2026 at the Kenya School of Government, Kabarnet Campus, with a strong emphasis on strategic alignment and effective institutional management.

Event Overview:The week serves as a premier platform for scholars, students, and industrial players to showcase sustainable solutions.

Theme: Sustainable Innovations for Climate Change Resilience

Venue: New Site Building, University of Eldoret

The 7th Annual University of Eldoret (UoE) Innovation Week is scheduled to take place from February 4 to 6, 2026.

Event Overview:

Watch the highlights from the Build Bout Hackathon 2026 hosted at the University of Eldoret in collaboration with PayHero!

This recap shows how students turned classroom knowledge into real projects, connected APIs and pitched their ideas to industry experts.