The University of Eldoret, Outreach and International Students’ Centre (OISC) in collaboration with the Uasin Gishu County Government, Department of Agriculture organized for a one-day farmers’ training on coffee farming on Wednesday, 28th February 2024.  The training was organized following requests from the Ward Agricultural Officer (WAO), Lucky Self-Help Group and Ambassadors Disabled Farmers Group. A total of sixty-one (61) participants attended the training. This included Ainabkoi Sub County Agricultural Officer, four (4) staff members and fifty-six (56) farmers.

In order to meet our Vision and Mission as we work towards transforming ourselves to become an International Center of excellence, the University was well represented by the Director Research and Innovation Prof. Lizzy A. Mwamburi during the 3rd Edition of the East Africa Community regional STI Conference which was held between 6th-8th March 2024 at the Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.  The STI Conference themed: ‘Accelerating Development and Diffusion of STI Solutions for a Resilient East Africa’ was opened by Prof.

Colleagues and students from the Department of Animal Science and Management celebrated the retirement of Prof. George Oduho Oliech, the gentleman from Kadenge Village in Siaya County, having served in the department since 2006.

Prof. Julius Onyango Ochuodho is a Professor of Agriculture (Seed Science) at the University of Eldoret, a lecturer in Plant Pathology and Seed Science & Technology. He is an academician, researcher, innovation incubation specialist, and a champion in resource mobilization.

He holds Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Science (University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa), Master of Science in Plant Pathology (University of Nairobi), Postgraduate Diploma in Seed Pathology (DGISP, Copenhagen, Denmark) and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (University of Nairobi).

Prof. Caleb Otieno Othieno retired from active service on the 18^th of December, 2023. Colleagues and students gathered at the Outreach & International Students Centre of Eldoret to celebrate him and showered him with tributes on his industrious career as well as congratulatory and wishes of goodwill on his retirement.

The University of Eldoret Student leaders were privileged to participate in a HIV awareness sensitization that was done by the Uasin Gishu County in collaboration with AMPATH USAID. Speaking at the event, the UoE HIV Committee Chair, Dr. Salina Rono, reiterated that this was a great step towards students' empowerment in their reproductive health.

The three-week intensive training and competition workshop on development of mobile apps by the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM) came to a close on 16th February 2024, with University of Eldoret Student shining. The inter-university workshop involved 50 brilliant students from University of Eldoret and Moi University working in teams to develop mobile apps geared towards solving various societal challenges and contribute to the realization of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Baringo County Students Association from University of Eldoret held their annual mentorship program by visiting schools within Baringo. The mentorship program is an annual calender event for the association whereby the BARCOUSA students visit different regions within Baringo County to encourage and empower high school students.

A delegation from Ghent University led by the Rector, Prof. Rik Van de Walle paid a courtesy call to the Ag. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Wilson Ng’etich to discuss and explore areas of collaboration and partnership with University of Eldoret. The team comprised of:

The Health Services Department has launched Medical Laboratory Services at the Eldoret Town Campus. The is part of the repositioning and transformation of the Health Services Centre by upgrading the services are offered at the Town Campus clinic to the University students and staff. With the enhancement of the services there is a reduction in the time spent and cost incurred by University students and staff who previously had to seek medical laboratory services from other medical service providers.