University of Eldoret

Sharon Auma (Best Overall Student, Valedictorian 2020)

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I wish to inspire other students to follow this path of success and that it is possible with self -discipline, respect and belief in oneself irrespective of your background. First Class Honors in Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

Agan Leonard Owour (Best Overall Student, 2019 Valedictorian)

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I am not the brightest student, but I am trainable towards achieving identified goals. First Class Honors in Bachelor of Environmental Studies-Science (Environmental Biology and Health)

Farmers’ Training On Major Pests and Diseases in Meibeki Ward, Moiben Sub County

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The University of Eldoret, Outreach and International Students’ Centre (OISC) in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Uasin Gishu County successfully carried out a farmers’ training on ‘Major Pests and Diseases’ in Moiben Sub County.

Farmers’ Training on Dairy Management Held at Megun Ward, Uasin Gishu County

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The University of Eldoret, Outreach and International Students’ Centre (OISC) in collaboration with the Department of Animal Science and the Uasin Gishu County Government held a farmers Training on Dairy Management on Wednesday, 31st May 2023 at ACK St. Paul’s Nariri, Megun Ward, Kesses Sub County, Uasin Gishu.

University of Eldoret Alumni: Esther Kimani win Sh25m for life-changing innovations

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Ms. Esther Kimani, bagged the Waislitz Global Citizen Disruptor Award. She is the chief executive officer of Farmer Line Technologies, which uses a solar-powered artificial intelligence-based crop pest and disease detection device. Her company’s goal is to end hunger for more than one million smallholder farmers.

University Participates in The 8th Devolution Conference

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The 8th Devolution Conference was held on 15 – 19 August 2023 at Eldoret Sports Club, Uasin Gishu County. The convention, themed 10 Years of Devolution: The Present and the Future set the stage to relook the devolution journey. The conference was officially opened by H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces. Other dignitaries included H.E Rigathi Gachagua, EGH who officially closed the conference, Rt. Hon. Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, EGH.

Prof. Thomas Kimeli Cheruiyot takes over as University Vice-Chancellor

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The University of Eldoret opened a new chapter in its calendar of events when the University Council, Management, and Senate welcomed the new Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Thomas Kimeli Cheruiyot, on Friday 1st September, 2023.

Prof. Cheruiyot who takes over the reign from Prof. Wilson K. Ng’etich who has been acting as the Vice-Chancellor from 9th June 2023 to date, will be the Second Vice-Chancellor in the History of the University.

University of Eldoret Don Unveils New Potato Varieties

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Potato is the second most important staple food after maize in Kenya. However, the yield levels are too low at 9t/ha, compared to a potential yield of 20-40t /ha. The low yields are attributed to biotic and abiotic stresses which include inadequate quality seed and planting materials, low soil fertility, low-yielding varieties, diseases and insect pests, poor adaptability and yield stability to different environments and climatic changes among others.

University Hosted a Public Lecture on The Question of Intelligent Design

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The University through the Directorate of Research and Innovation in liaison with the School of Arts and Human Development, Department of Humanities hosted a Public lecture themed ‘The Question of Intelligent Design: We Follow the Evidence Where it Leads on 11th of September, 2023 at the Kerio Hall. The lecture which was attended by University Management Board members led by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Thomas K. Cheruiyot, Chair/CEO BioCosmos Africa Mr. Dag Kr. Norli, Chair BioCosmos Kenya Dr. Richard Ochieng, Reuben Kigame HSC, and over 500 participants were presented by Dr.

2023 Agribusiness Trade Fair

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The University hosted its’ 16th Agribusiness Trade Fair on Thursday 14th, Friday 15th, and Saturday 16th, September 2023 at the University Pavilion Grounds starting at 8.00 a.m. daily. The theme for this year’s Agribusiness Trade Fair was: “Promoting Climate Smart Agri-preneurship and Value Addition to Spur Industrialization for Sustainable Development”