On June 17, 2025, thirteen (13) farmers and three (3) staff from the Cereal Growers Association (CGA) participated in a day-long training session at the University of Eldoret’s biotechnology lab, focusing on potato seedling production. Ten farmers were drawn from different potato farming groups in Laikipia County, notably Karuga Youth Group, Gatero Women Group, Wakulima Group, Muhotetu Group, Peace Makers Group and Makutano B. Women Group, Sipili.

As part of the implementation of the MOU between UoE and Core Health and Wealth International, the Outreach Centre carried out a farmers training on ‘Post-Harvest Management and Value Addition of Leafy Vegetables’ on 11th June, 2025 at Kiibisi Gardens, Mbakalo Ward in Bungoma County. The session was organized by Mr. Cleophas Chesoli, the Director (CH&WI), Ms. Ann Njoki and Mr. Cosmas Mutai of the Outreach Centre. The trainers were Dr. Emmanuel Ayua and Dr.

On 12^th June, 2025, the OC was hosted by Ms. Winny Rutto (Koriryo), son a one-hour talk show on Dairy Animal Feeds and Feeding at KASS FM Studios. The main speaker, Ms. Monicah Yator, an Animal Scientist from the Department of Animal Science, University of Eldoret, provided an in-depth analysis of the different types of feeds essential for dairy production. She categorized feeds into grasses, legumes, and concentrates, explaining their nutritional roles in promoting milk yield and overall animal health. Ms.

The University of Eldoret has formally embarked on a strategic collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP) through the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI), designed to fortify and advance agriculture, enhance food security, and foster community development in Kenya and the surrounding region. This significant occasion took place on June 10th, 2025, at the University’s main campus.

The University of Eldoret, through its Productivity Mainstreaming Committee and the Directorate of Strategic Planning & Performance Contracting, held a successful two-day workshop on Productivity Management Framework and Data Collection from 12th to 13th June 2025.

Facilitated by experts from the National Productivity and Competitiveness Centre (NPCC), the workshop aimed to equip staff with knowledge on measuring productivity using UoE’s customized metrics. The productivity baseline index developed will be tracked annually to support continuous improvement.

U6+ CONSORTIUM OF AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES
9th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2025

CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENTS, ADDRESSING CHALLENGES AND ENVISIONING BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR AFRICA

Venue: University of The Gambia
Dates: 23^rd – 25^th September, 2025

Call for Abstracts

The Local Organizing Committee of the U6+ Consortium is calling for abstracts in any of the following axes:

The World Food Programme delegation was led by Mr. Baimankay Sankoh, the Deputy Country Director.  He was accompanied by Mr. Charles Sangok, Head of Area Office Central, Ms. Sylvia Kezengwa, Innovation Manager and Ms. Kezia Kironji, Market Systems. They were accompanied by Dr. Jeremiah Laktabai and Pamela Busienei from AMPATH.

The University of Eldoret proudly emerged as the Best Innovation Institution during the Eldoret City Innovation Week held from June 5^th to 7^th, 2025. This prestigious recognition marked a defining moment for the institution, underscoring its unwavering dedication to cultivating a culture of research, creativity, and pragmatic problem-solving both within and beyond the confines of the university. This accomplishment serves as a testament to our leadership in the innovation space, not only within the North Rift but also nationally and internationally.

The University of Eldoret held the 2^nd Edition of the University Tree Growing Day, coinciding with the observance of the World Environmental Day  celebrated on June 5th, 2025, under the theme “Putting an end to Plastic Pollution.”