The Kenya Innovation Week Africa Edition at the Edge Conference Center, Nairobi, was a significant milestone for the innovation and startup ecosystem in Africa. Bringing together innovators, policymakers, researchers, educators, and industry leaders, this event provided a platform to share ideas, showcase groundbreaking solutions, and explore strategies to scale innovations to benefit society. Representing the University of Eldoret was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (PRE) and two students to showcase their innovations/prototypes as detailed in Table 1.

The TAGDev 2.0 Implementation team led by the Team Leader Prof. Julius Ochuodho handed over to the University Management led by Prof. Nicholas Makau (Ag. Vice-Chancellor) the instruments of the program during the colourful launch.
In attendance were the Program Partners and Collaborators who included;

Implementing Universities:

The program “Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa’s Growth and Development” - TAGDev 2.0 was officially launched at a colourful ceremony witnessed by the University Management leadership, University Deans and Directors, the  Consortium partners, stakeholders and the TAGDev 2.0 Implementation team.

Dr. Derrick Samuels, Ph.D, the President and Founder of the Derrick Samuels Leadership Institute in USA paid a courtesy call to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Thomas Cheruiyot. Dr. Samuels’ visit was the start of the ongoing strategic partnership between the Institute and UoE in the area of training facilitation, consultation and research and development. Dr.

Requirement:

• A minimum grade of C in KCSE with at least D+ in both mathematics and English OR
• Diploma in relevant areas other than information technology OR
• KCE Division III or other equivalence with at least a pass in mathematics and English OR
• Certificate in information technology from an institution recognized by University of Eldoret Senate

Requirement:

• A minimum mean Grade of C in KCSE with at least D+ in Physics, mathematics and English OR
• Diploma in relevant areas other than computer science OR
• KCE Division III or other equivalence with atleast a pass in mathematics, Physics/Physical sciences and English OR
• Certificate in computer science or related disciplines from an institution recognized by University of Eldoret Senate Certificate in Information Technology and at least two years relevant working experience

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• Theoretical Physics
• Electronics
• Materials Science
• Renewable Energy (Photovoltaic and wind)

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• A master’s degree or its equivalent from University of Eldoret or any other recognized University in a relevant area

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• Applied Mathematics
• Pure Mathematics
• Biostatistics

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• A master’s degree or its equivalent from University of Eldoret or any other recognized University in a relevant area

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• Analytical
• Organic
• Physical
• Inorganic Chemistry

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• A master’s degree or its equivalent from University of Eldoret or any other recognized University in a relevant area

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• Animal Ecology
• Entomology
• Parasitology
• Animal Physiology

Requirement:

• A master’s degree or its equivalent from University of Eldoret or any other recognized University in a relevant area